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What was the most interesting thing you randomly spotted in real life that you just had to capture and share with others? It's amazing how many things surround us that are far more intriguing and maybe even weird, but we often don't pay enough attention to notice them. It may just take a particular moment to discover something that won't be visible in a couple of minutes. Sometimes it's the lighting creating unique artifacts, and from our perspective, something very ordinary suddenly looks like it's out of this world.

There are people who specialize in capturing these funny coincidences and sharing them online. Often, they are street photographers who have a keen eye for their surroundings and capture the most interesting moments. However, anyone can get lucky and come across something extraordinary. The Facebook page 'Mildly Interesting' features unique images shared by people online.

Scroll down and see if there's still something that may surprise you. If you find something mind-blowing, let us know in the comment section which image stood out the most to you.

#1

The Symmetry Of This Flower

The Symmetry Of This Flower

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Alexia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life." (The Last Samurai)

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My Dog Moved While I Was Taking A Panorama And Now They're Cerberus

My Dog Moved While I Was Taking A Panorama And Now They're Cerberus

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For this article, we got in touch with a street photographer from Greece, Anthimos Ntagkas, who specializes in capturing very unique and interesting shots of his surroundings. The whole magic of photos taken by Anthimos lies in finding little details no one else pays attention to in order to create a fresh image that's surprising for the viewer. That is why we found a correlation between the pictures featured in today’s post, which can cause an odd feeling of satisfaction while looking at them, and those taken by Ntagkas.

We asked the photographer how he approaches finding and selecting the elements on the streets that he later combines in his photographs. Ntagkas shared with us: “When I first started to take photos, I used to find a place in the streets that I liked and wait for people to come by. But this has changed. Nowadays, I don't choose the place, but I make every location work for me. I combine people with elements everywhere I am.”

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#4

This Very Realistic Wood Sculpture

This Very Realistic Wood Sculpture

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#5

This Message At The Bottom Of My Cereal Bar Box

This Message At The Bottom Of My Cereal Bar Box

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#6

Bored With Coins

Bored With Coins

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Hphizzle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are Japanese 1 yen coins. They’re so light, I think they float on top of water.

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Since Anthimos has years of experience in street photography, we wanted him to describe a specific photograph where he successfully combined elements found on the streets to create a visually satisfying and fresh composition. We were curious about what made this composition stand out. We were told: “The photographs that I found most interesting are the ones with the juxtaposition. The connection between two different themes or even more inside one photo is very intriguing to work for. Luckily the themes in this type of photography are endless and I never lose interest in photography; that’s why I love street photography.”

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#8

The Fog Made This Stadium Look Like A Spaceship

The Fog Made This Stadium Look Like A Spaceship

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#9

My Race Number Matched My Shirt And Finishing Time

My Race Number Matched My Shirt And Finishing Time

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Asked how he manages to strike a balance between the spontaneity of capturing elements on the streets and the need to create a cohesive and visually pleasing composition, the photographer answered: “I get influenced by a lot of photographers who relate to this subject of photography, but my main concern is always to do something completely different each and every time.”

#11

A 20th Century Bridge, Built On Top Of An 18th Century Bridge, Built On To Of A 12th Century Bridge

A 20th Century Bridge, Built On Top Of An 18th Century Bridge, Built On To Of A 12th Century Bridge

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Haylo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's that devils bridge in Wales? 1st bridge is 12th century, second bridge is 1753 and the final bridge 1901.

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#12

This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat

This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat

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Hawkmoon
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if there is a cat nearby, the bag will no longer look like a cat, but like a bag with a cat inside.

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Lastly, we were wondering if there are any particular themes or concepts that Anthimos Ntagkas finds work well when combining elements from the streets. The photographer told us: “Street photography is more challenging, artistic, and creative than other forms of photography and that was very appealing to me. It’s not only capturing the moment and the people in the streets but you also have to be an artistic director in order to combine people and elements from a fascinating perspective. It is very important to see the work of other street photographers, and always try to incorporate your own personal identity in your photos. Everything plays a role when trying to capture a unique moment. First of all, it is experience and persistence and sometimes it is only luck.”

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#14

This Tree That Fell Over Then Said Nope, I'm Not Done Yet

This Tree That Fell Over Then Said Nope, I'm Not Done Yet

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#17

Our D.c. Office Building Got A Security Robot. It Drowned Itself

Our D.c. Office Building Got A Security Robot. It Drowned Itself

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Nika B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember the headline: "automated robot commits suicide in fountain because the world is terrible"

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#19

Found A Caterpillar Last Year And Kept Him. Today He Woke Up

Found A Caterpillar Last Year And Kept Him. Today He Woke Up

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#20

A Flood Can Be A Great Opportunity To Turn Your Home Into An Aquarium

A Flood Can Be A Great Opportunity To Turn Your Home Into An Aquarium

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#24

These Very Tiny Hummingbird Eggs

These Very Tiny Hummingbird Eggs

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#29

My Flytrap Actually Caught A Fly

My Flytrap Actually Caught A Fly

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#31

Chalk Under An Electron Microscope

Chalk Under An Electron Microscope

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#32

Where British Columbia's Silty Fraser River Water Meets The Pacific Ocean

Where British Columbia's Silty Fraser River Water Meets The Pacific Ocean

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StumblingThroughLife
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our coasts in the UK look like that nowadays- but it's not silty water - it's sewage that our (private!) water Co's are pouring into the sea, so they can keep our bill money for their shareholders. We have e-coli breeding at, at least, one beach. 84524810_g...c92a46.jpg 84524810_godrevy-1-64b4fccc92a46.jpg

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#33

This Pepper Looks Very Upset

This Pepper Looks Very Upset

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#35

This Strange Ice Formation In Norway

This Strange Ice Formation In Norway

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Mel Schmidt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is only ice that is breaking up with the reflection of the sunset.

Terry Waters
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unusual maybe but not strange. A thin layer of ice formed on the surface and then broke.

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#36

This Butterfly Has Both A Blue And A Red Shadow Produced From One Light Source!

This Butterfly Has Both A Blue And A Red Shadow Produced From One Light Source!

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RandomEpiBioPerson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a great example of how light bends, and difference in the wavelengths of different colors of light.

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#38

This Guy's Earbuds Made A Treble Clef

This Guy's Earbuds Made A Treble Clef

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#39

I Collect Rocks That Look Like Eggs

I Collect Rocks That Look Like Eggs

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#41

Lightning Struck At The Exactly Moment I Took A Picture

Lightning Struck At The Exactly Moment I Took A Picture

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#42

My Friend's Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

My Friend's Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

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#43

The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It

The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It

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#44

This Hill Near My House Looks Like The Default Windows Xp Wallpaper

This Hill Near My House Looks Like The Default Windows Xp Wallpaper

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#45

Light Reflected Onto This Wall Looks Like Chromosomes During Meiosis

Light Reflected Onto This Wall Looks Like Chromosomes During Meiosis

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VonBlade
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this the most niché photo on BP? The Venn Diagram of people who understand it, agree, and are here looking for it is a circle.

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#46

Russian Soldiers Looking Like A Windows 95 Crash And Drag

Russian Soldiers Looking Like A Windows 95 Crash And Drag

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#47

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

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Satan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was said before once, and I feel obligated to say it again... "Who's a wood boy?"

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#48

At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

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Marcos Valencia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can it print my Ryanair boarding pass? If not, you lost a real opportunity to be helpful.

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#49

The Hotel I'm Staying At Has To Keep This Sign In A Locked Box

The Hotel I'm Staying At Has To Keep This Sign In A Locked Box

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#50

My Phones Camera Shattered, This Is All It Sees

My Phones Camera Shattered, This Is All It Sees

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#52

Frog Left His Tracks Behind On A Dewy Windshield This Morning

Frog Left His Tracks Behind On A Dewy Windshield This Morning

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#53

Somebody Made These Out Of Babybel Cheese Wax And Left Them On The Train

Somebody Made These Out Of Babybel Cheese Wax And Left Them On The Train

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#54

This Horse Has A Full Grown Mustache

This Horse Has A Full Grown Mustache

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#55

This 275 Year Old Bonsai Tree At The Montreal Botanical Gardens In Canada

This 275 Year Old Bonsai Tree At The Montreal Botanical Gardens In Canada

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#57

Concentric Circles Across A Calm Ocean From A Single Swimmer

Concentric Circles Across A Calm Ocean From A Single Swimmer

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#58

One Pillowcase Has Been Used Nearly Everyday For 40 Years. The Other Has Been In A Closet

One Pillowcase Has Been Used Nearly Everyday For 40 Years. The Other Has Been In A Closet

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#61

The Alien And Lincoln Movies Have The Same Cover

The Alien And Lincoln Movies Have The Same Cover

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Giles McArdell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I wanna see a sequel called "Lincoln's - this time it's war" where a bunch of good ol' boys have to enter a lair full of Lincoln's and try and take out the Lincoln Queen.

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#62

Went Inside An Abandoned Building Where There Was A Recent Fire That Left Ash Over All The Spider Webs

Went Inside An Abandoned Building Where There Was A Recent Fire That Left Ash Over All The Spider Webs

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#64

The Way These Measuring Cups And Mixing Bowls Fit Together

The Way These Measuring Cups And Mixing Bowls Fit Together

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Marcos Valencia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Joseph Joseph. My wife bought this. It saves a lot of space, unless you already have all the things contained there, in which case it takes more space for €65. I don't blame her. How could she know? She never uses the kitchen!

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#66

I Saved 80 Bucks By 3D Printing A Replacement Impeller For My Dyson Vacuum

I Saved 80 Bucks By 3D Printing A Replacement Impeller For My Dyson Vacuum

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#68

This Wood Dust Makes My Arm Look Like Dry, Cracked Dirt

This Wood Dust Makes My Arm Look Like Dry, Cracked Dirt

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#69

This Reflection Of The Sunset Gave Us A Better View Than The Actual Sunset

This Reflection Of The Sunset Gave Us A Better View Than The Actual Sunset

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#70

The Vending Machine At My School

The Vending Machine At My School

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OhnoI’vebeencensored
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quick, buy a protractor, highlighters, a packet of condoms and... those weird round spiky things next to the condoms. Now get in the car, no time to explain I'll tell you on the way!

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#71

This Yogurt Lid Can Be Folded Into A Little Spoon

This Yogurt Lid Can Be Folded Into A Little Spoon

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#72

This Lime Stopped My Drink From Falling Into The Bottom Of My Glass

This Lime Stopped My Drink From Falling Into The Bottom Of My Glass

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#73

The Perforated Window Vinyl On This Bus Forms A Flower Pattern In Overlapping Areas

The Perforated Window Vinyl On This Bus Forms A Flower Pattern In Overlapping Areas

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#74

Found In Argentina

Found In Argentina

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VonBlade
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aurora Borealis, in your closet, in this part of the world, at this time of day.

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#75

Vending Machine At Work Made An Error And Distributed Everything All At Once

Vending Machine At Work Made An Error And Distributed Everything All At Once

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Mila Preradović
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Healthy, LOL. The snacks couldn't stand living a lie so they are trying to escape.

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#76

This Photo Taken In The Algerian Desert Of Sand Covered Snow Looks Like Tiramisu

This Photo Taken In The Algerian Desert Of Sand Covered Snow Looks Like Tiramisu

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#77

I Wasn't Home So The Delivery Guy Was Thoughtful Enough To Hide My Package

I Wasn't Home So The Delivery Guy Was Thoughtful Enough To Hide My Package

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#78

Realized The Other Day That The Vans Logo Is Just The Square Root Of An Answer

Realized The Other Day That The Vans Logo Is Just The Square Root Of An Answer

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Marcos Valencia
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure if it's true, but the square root of an answer makes no much sense to me.

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#83

Beard Dye In My Country Has A Pic Of Ashton Kutcher On The Cover Which I'm Sure He Doesn't Know About

Beard Dye In My Country Has A Pic Of Ashton Kutcher On The Cover Which I'm Sure He Doesn't Know About

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#84

Lens Flare In This Photo Looks Like Eric Cartman

Lens Flare In This Photo Looks Like Eric Cartman

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Matt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a reflection from the window it is Eric Cartman on the person's who's taking the picture shirt

#86

The Number Of Holes In These Waffles Doesn't Match The Iron They Are Sitting In

The Number Of Holes In These Waffles Doesn't Match The Iron They Are Sitting In

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#88

46 Years Of Registration Stickers

46 Years Of Registration Stickers

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#89

My Daughter Found The World's Oldest Fidget Spinner In A Museum In Chicago

My Daughter Found The World's Oldest Fidget Spinner In A Museum In Chicago

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VonBlade
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want to burst your bubble of parental pride, but maybe someone found it before your daughter.

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#90

Got This Closed Ecosystem In The Mail Yesterday: Four Shrimp, Some Algae, Water, And No Maintenance Ever

Got This Closed Ecosystem In The Mail Yesterday: Four Shrimp, Some Algae, Water, And No Maintenance Ever

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#91

Had Hotdogs In A Thermos For My Lunch. Proceeded To Take One Out And Have A Look Inside, This Was The Result

Had Hotdogs In A Thermos For My Lunch. Proceeded To Take One Out And Have A Look Inside, This Was The Result

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Marcos Valencia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seven hotdogs is your lunch? No wonder you can see a light at the end of a corridor.

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#92

Found This In A 15 Year Old Computer Magazine

Found This In A 15 Year Old Computer Magazine

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M O'Connell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's worth mentioning that the original post comes from 2017. This was definitely new and relevant in 2002, not so much in 2008. I got my first flash drive in 2006, and I still have it.

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#93

What Happens When A Lotion Bottle Gets Run Over By A Car

What Happens When A Lotion Bottle Gets Run Over By A Car

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Anna Ekberg
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It puts the lotion on the car or else it gets the hose again.

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#94

The Table Number Sign Make This Guy Look Like He Got A Notification

The Table Number Sign Make This Guy Look Like He Got A Notification

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#95

This Sh**ty Sketch I Did Of A 3/4 Inch Square Is Exactly 3/4 Inch

This Sh**ty Sketch I Did Of A 3/4 Inch Square Is Exactly 3/4 Inch

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