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OK, I know "mildly interesting" doesn't sound as exciting as "nature is f**king lit" or "nature is metal" but this subreddit also features lit and metal pictures of Mother Earth.

Since its creation in 2012, r/MildlyInteresting has become one of the biggest communities on Reddit. It has over 18.7 million members, with thousands browsing the sub at any given moment.

As Bored Panda showed in our previous article, nature is one of the most popular themes in this colorful corner of the Internet—whether it's a random fact or a unique photo, the surprises keep on coming. Continue scrolling and check out the most recent ones.

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This Tree That Has Grown Across The Driveway And Sprouted More Trees Off The Top

This Tree That Has Grown Across The Driveway And Sprouted More Trees Off The Top

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Spending some time in nature is really beneficial even if you come back without a cool photo to upload on r/MildlyInteresting. The fresh air, the sun on our skin; sometimes a short walk outside is all we need to feel refreshed and revived. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

The University of Michigan, for example, conducted a study that revealed students who regularly went for a nature walk actually had a better time retaining information.

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    #2

    Truck Door Handle On A Frosty Morning

    Truck Door Handle On A Frosty Morning

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    Flock Of Sparrows Portaying A Horse While Horses Gallop In The Background

    Flock Of Sparrows Portaying A Horse While Horses Gallop In The Background

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    In a world where we are surrounded by screens, taking the time to unplug and go outside can do wonders for reducing stress as well. Nature has a calming effect on our brains, even if we are going outside for just five minutes each day. Plus, outdoor exercise, like going for a walk, hiking, and so forth, gets the blood flowing and heart pumping, another way to lower stress levels.

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    #4

    The Way This Ice Has Formed Looks Like A Tiny Forest

    The Way This Ice Has Formed Looks Like A Tiny Forest

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    The Way This Bird Sits While Eating

    The Way This Bird Sits While Eating

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    Studies also show that getting between 15 to 20 minutes a day of sunshine will allow your body to produce vitamin D, which helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis.

    Furthermore, research has shown that going outdoors can help boost the immune system.

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    My Cat Has A Genetic Mutation That Makes Her Eyes Weird, Her Sight Is Perfect

    My Cat Has A Genetic Mutation That Makes Her Eyes Weird, Her Sight Is Perfect

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    I Found A Mushroom That Looks Like A Little Owl

    I Found A Mushroom That Looks Like A Little Owl

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    Some of the health benefits of nature are due to people getting more active when they are outside.

    But research shows that even sitting still in nature (as with Japanese “forest bathing”) can improve health.

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    Patricia H Hasbach, PhD, a licensed psychotherapist and ecotherapist in Eugene, Oregon, said nature also provides a break from hours of mentally tiring “directed attention” — time spent focused on our work, our computer screen, driving.

    #8

    I Saw A White Deer In The Woods The Other Day

    I Saw A White Deer In The Woods The Other Day

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    My Cat Has A Cookie Shape On His Belly

    My Cat Has A Cookie Shape On His Belly

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    “When people interrupt directed attention with even just brief times outdoors, they tend to allow for more involuntary attention,” Hasbach explained. “This becomes quite restorative for when people have to go back to directed attention.”

    These benefits, however, only show up if you put down your smartphone and give nature your full attention, whether it’s a breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon or a tree near your apartment.

    #10

    My Tuxedo Cat Wednesday Has White Lines Going Down Each Leg. From Underneath She Looks Skeletal

    My Tuxedo Cat Wednesday Has White Lines Going Down Each Leg. From Underneath She Looks Skeletal

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    #11

    The Area I Used To Work In Washington Looks Like Jurassic Park

    The Area I Used To Work In Washington Looks Like Jurassic Park

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    #12

    Stygian Owl Known For Red Reflection Of Their Eyes That Are Often Associated With The Devil

    Stygian Owl Known For Red Reflection Of Their Eyes That Are Often Associated With The Devil

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    #13

    The Inside Of My Purple Cabbage

    The Inside Of My Purple Cabbage

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    #14

    A 225 Million Year Old Petrified Opal Tree Trunk Located In Arizona

    A 225 Million Year Old Petrified Opal Tree Trunk Located In Arizona

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    #15

    Two Roses Are Growing Out Of The Dying Remains Of The Other Rose

    Two Roses Are Growing Out Of The Dying Remains Of The Other Rose

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    #16

    Black And White Squirrel That Came Up To Me On My Walk

    Black And White Squirrel That Came Up To Me On My Walk

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    #17

    I Took A Photo From The Same Spot In All 4 Seasons

    I Took A Photo From The Same Spot In All 4 Seasons

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    #18

    Blue Sky Reflecting On Neighboring Building With Storm Behind It

    Blue Sky Reflecting On Neighboring Building With Storm Behind It

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    #19

    How They Replanted This Forest To Smile At You In The Fall

    How They Replanted This Forest To Smile At You In The Fall

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    #20

    I Have Partial Heterochromia In Both Eyes

    I Have Partial Heterochromia In Both Eyes

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    #21

    A Tree Growing On The Branch Of Another Tree

    A Tree Growing On The Branch Of Another Tree

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    #22

    I Found Some Icicles Looking Like Chess Pieces

    I Found Some Icicles Looking Like Chess Pieces

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    #23

    The Way This Tree Stump Has A Cityscape On It

    The Way This Tree Stump Has A Cityscape On It

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    #24

    This Snowflake Perfectly Suspended On A Spider’s Thread

    This Snowflake Perfectly Suspended On A Spider’s Thread

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    #25

    This Cat Has Black Circles Around This Eyes

    This Cat Has Black Circles Around This Eyes

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    #26

    This Cat's Markings Make It Look Like It's Nose Is Missing

    This Cat's Markings Make It Look Like It's Nose Is Missing

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    #27

    Found A Patch Of Moss Behind A Loading Dock That Looks Like A Tiny Tropical Island With A Palm Tree

    Found A Patch Of Moss Behind A Loading Dock That Looks Like A Tiny Tropical Island With A Palm Tree

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    #28

    My Cat Has A Cat In His Markings

    My Cat Has A Cat In His Markings

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    #29

    The Way My Silhouette Appears Within This Circular Rainbow

    The Way My Silhouette Appears Within This Circular Rainbow

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    #30

    Jupiter And Saturn Alignment From Italy

    Jupiter And Saturn Alignment From Italy

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    #31

    Watched A Crimson Rose Caterpillar Metamorphosize To A Butterfly

    Watched A Crimson Rose Caterpillar Metamorphosize To A Butterfly

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    #32

    Splitting Firewood And Found A Piece Resembling The Sky In "The Starry Night"

    Splitting Firewood And Found A Piece Resembling The Sky In "The Starry Night"

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    #33

    This Rock That Looks Like A Sock

    This Rock That Looks Like A Sock

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    #34

    This Eagle Struck Me A Pose On The Top Floor Of A Mall

    This Eagle Struck Me A Pose On The Top Floor Of A Mall

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    #35

    The Way This Pumpkin Has Rotted Is Just Creepy

    The Way This Pumpkin Has Rotted Is Just Creepy

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    #36

    Tree Fell But Grew Back Up

    Tree Fell But Grew Back Up

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    #37

    Bone Cancer In A Snake Skeleton

    Bone Cancer In A Snake Skeleton

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    #38

    The Skin On My Apple Kinda Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Camel

    The Skin On My Apple Kinda Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Camel

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    #39

    This Knot On Our Door Glows Red When The Sun Shines On The Other Side

    This Knot On Our Door Glows Red When The Sun Shines On The Other Side

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    The Pattern Of The Ice On My Windscreen This Morning

    The Pattern Of The Ice On My Windscreen This Morning

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    #41

    I Went Hiking And Found A Rock/Log That Resembled A Giant Moss Puppy

    I Went Hiking And Found A Rock/Log That Resembled A Giant Moss Puppy

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    #42

    This Bridge To Nowhere. When The Tide Is Out, It Allows Beachgoers To Cross A Stream That Cuts Across The Beach

    This Bridge To Nowhere. When The Tide Is Out, It Allows Beachgoers To Cross A Stream That Cuts Across The Beach

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    #43

    This Egg My Chicken Laid Looks Like A Kinder Surprise Egg

    This Egg My Chicken Laid Looks Like A Kinder Surprise Egg

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    #44

    This Jalapeño Looks Like A T-Rex

    This Jalapeño Looks Like A T-Rex

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    #45

    Was Cutting Down A Tree At A Golf Course And Found A Golf Ball Wedged In It

    Was Cutting Down A Tree At A Golf Course And Found A Golf Ball Wedged In It

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    #46

    I Found A 5 Leaf Clover!

    I Found A 5 Leaf Clover!

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    #47

    I Found This Print From Where A Gray Wolf Slept In The Snow. You Can Even See Her Ribs!

    I Found This Print From Where A Gray Wolf Slept In The Snow. You Can Even See Her Ribs!

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    #48

    Our Kiwi Vine Produces Mostly Twins And Triplet Fruits, Enough To Showcase The Cell Division Process

    Our Kiwi Vine Produces Mostly Twins And Triplet Fruits, Enough To Showcase The Cell Division Process

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    #49

    This 5 Inch Moth We Found In Our House Yard Today

    This 5 Inch Moth We Found In Our House Yard Today

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    #50

    Forgot Spaghetti With Mushrooms In The Microwave For A Week. Now It's A Floofly Ball Of Mold

    Forgot Spaghetti With Mushrooms In The Microwave For A Week. Now It's A Floofly Ball Of Mold

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    Note: this post originally had 136 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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