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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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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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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.

#6

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.

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.

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#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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#40

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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#51

The Way This Water Froze To The Fence

The Way This Water Froze To The Fence

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#52

A Tufted Titmouse Came To Visit

A Tufted Titmouse Came To Visit

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#53

Found These Beautiful Colors Hiding Inside A Piece Of Wood

Found These Beautiful Colors Hiding Inside A Piece Of Wood

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#54

This Well Camoflauged Moth

This Well Camoflauged Moth

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#55

The Ice On My Wheels

The Ice On My Wheels

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#56

We Can See The Current

We Can See The Current

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#57

This Red-Fleshed Apple

This Red-Fleshed Apple

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#58

My Broccoli Is Blossoming

My Broccoli Is Blossoming

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#59

This Sign Telling Me To "Duck"

This Sign Telling Me To "Duck"

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#60

A Snow Imprint Of A Bird Catching A Mouse

A Snow Imprint Of A Bird Catching A Mouse

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#61

My Buddha’s Temple Succulent Has Grown Into A Sandworm

My Buddha’s Temple Succulent Has Grown Into A Sandworm

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#62

These Light Pillars In Interior Alaska

These Light Pillars In Interior Alaska

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#63

This Sign At A Local Nature Preserve Has The Words Inverted So You Can Read It In The Water

This Sign At A Local Nature Preserve Has The Words Inverted So You Can Read It In The Water

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#64

Took This Picture Of The Snow Wave On My Roof Today

Took This Picture Of The Snow Wave On My Roof Today

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#65

Found A Bird Nest In Our Garden. We Have Two White Fluffy Dogs And It Looks Like The Nest Was Built With Their Fur

Found A Bird Nest In Our Garden. We Have Two White Fluffy Dogs And It Looks Like The Nest Was Built With Their Fur

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#66

A Piece Of Driftwood That Looks Just Like A Seagull

A Piece Of Driftwood That Looks Just Like A Seagull

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#67

Beautiful Drawing... Inside A Zucchini

Beautiful Drawing... Inside A Zucchini

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#68

Wild Horses In The Town Center Where I Live

Wild Horses In The Town Center Where I Live

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#69

Dopped My Headphone At The Beach And It Pulled Iron Out Of The Sand

Dopped My Headphone At The Beach And It Pulled Iron Out Of The Sand

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#70

The Way The Snow Blanketed Around This License Plate Looks So Delicate

The Way The Snow Blanketed Around This License Plate Looks So Delicate

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#71

Cubic Crystals Growing In Old Play-Doh

Cubic Crystals Growing In Old Play-Doh

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#72

This Cool Rock We Found In My Village

This Cool Rock We Found In My Village

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#73

This Chipmunk Came And Sat In The Chair On My Front Porch To Eat His Acorn

This Chipmunk Came And Sat In The Chair On My Front Porch To Eat His Acorn

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#74

I Saw An Albino Squirrel At The Doctors Office Today

I Saw An Albino Squirrel At The Doctors Office Today

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#75

Icicle Being Hung By A Few Strands Of Spider Web

Icicle Being Hung By A Few Strands Of Spider Web

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#76

The Way The Sun Warmed This Leaf, And It Sank Into The Snow

The Way The Sun Warmed This Leaf, And It Sank Into The Snow

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#77

Two Toned Deer I Saw This Morning

Two Toned Deer I Saw This Morning

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#78

The Way The Snow Started To Peel Off This Wall

The Way The Snow Started To Peel Off This Wall

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This Cold Weather Phenomenon Today In Fairbanks, Alaska

This Cold Weather Phenomenon Today In Fairbanks, Alaska

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#80

Halloween Decorations Covered In Ice

Halloween Decorations Covered In Ice

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#81

This Strawberry That's A Perfect Heart Shape

This Strawberry That's A Perfect Heart Shape

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#82

My Potato Looks Like It's Trying To Escape Itself

My Potato Looks Like It's Trying To Escape Itself

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#83

The Sheer Number Of Colors That My Carrots Came In

The Sheer Number Of Colors That My Carrots Came In

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#84

The Progression Of This Cocoon Hanging Off The Side Of Our House Is Awesome. Photos Taken 8 Days Apart

The Progression Of This Cocoon Hanging Off The Side Of Our House Is Awesome. Photos Taken 8 Days Apart

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#85

My Drone Was Chased By A Swarm Of Furious Bees

My Drone Was Chased By A Swarm Of Furious Bees

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#86

The Moss Growing In This Bus Stop Gutter Looks Like A Tiny Ancient Ruin On Top Of A Hill

The Moss Growing In This Bus Stop Gutter Looks Like A Tiny Ancient Ruin On Top Of A Hill

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#87

The Bottom Of A Sulcata Tortoise Foot

The Bottom Of A Sulcata Tortoise Foot

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#88

Perfect Snowflake I Got On My Sleeve This Morning

Perfect Snowflake I Got On My Sleeve This Morning

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#89

This Rock I Found Has A Shell Inside It And It’s Been Worn Away To A Flat Spiral In Appearance

This Rock I Found Has A Shell Inside It And It’s Been Worn Away To A Flat Spiral In Appearance

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#90

This Piece Of Driftwood That Looks Like A Goose

This Piece Of Driftwood That Looks Like A Goose

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#91

Crystal My Brother Found That Kinda Looks Like A Bean Burrito

Crystal My Brother Found That Kinda Looks Like A Bean Burrito

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#92

Chrome Blue Wasp I Found In My Backyard

Chrome Blue Wasp I Found In My Backyard

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#93

It Rained And Now The Grass Is Encased In Ice

It Rained And Now The Grass Is Encased In Ice

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#94

Splitting Logs Today, Had A Very Satisfying First Whack

Splitting Logs Today, Had A Very Satisfying First Whack

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#95

This Picture Of A Cloud I Took In 2011 That Looks Like A Horse Arm Wrestling A Beaver

This Picture Of A Cloud I Took In 2011 That Looks Like A Horse Arm Wrestling A Beaver

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#96

This Spiderweb Covered In Soot From A Small Kitchen Fire

This Spiderweb Covered In Soot From A Small Kitchen Fire

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#97

The Pattern The Ice Left On My Grill

The Pattern The Ice Left On My Grill

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#98

This Cedar Wood I Was Cutting Is Purple Inside

This Cedar Wood I Was Cutting Is Purple Inside

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#99

The Way This Water Froze In My Field

The Way This Water Froze In My Field

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#100

We Ordered A Pound Of Carrots. We Got A Pound Of Carrot

We Ordered A Pound Of Carrots. We Got A Pound Of Carrot

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#101

Tree Absorbing A Fire Hydrant

Tree Absorbing A Fire Hydrant

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#102

This Comically Huge Strawberry That I Purchased From The Grocery Store Today

This Comically Huge Strawberry That I Purchased From The Grocery Store Today

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#103

My Neighbors Tree Fits Perfectly In My Window

My Neighbors Tree Fits Perfectly In My Window

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#104

This Perfectly Square Rock I Found At The Beach

This Perfectly Square Rock I Found At The Beach

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#105

This One Kernel Out Of Place

This One Kernel Out Of Place

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#106

Pan Fried Brussel Sprout Looks Like A Tunnel

Pan Fried Brussel Sprout Looks Like A Tunnel

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#107

My Office Plant Looks Like It's Banging Its Arms Against My Cubicle Wall

My Office Plant Looks Like It's Banging Its Arms Against My Cubicle Wall

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#108

Ice Spikes Growing On A Truck's Antenna

Ice Spikes Growing On A Truck's Antenna

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#109

This Palm Tree Growing Out Of The Middle Of An Oak Tree

This Palm Tree Growing Out Of The Middle Of An Oak Tree

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#110

Off-Center Pupil I've Had Since Birth

Off-Center Pupil I've Had Since Birth

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#111

A Snail Shape I Accidentally Cut Out Of A Bell Pepper

A Snail Shape I Accidentally Cut Out Of A Bell Pepper

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#112

These Ducks Practicing Social Distancing

These Ducks Practicing Social Distancing

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#113

Found A Lichen That Looks Like A Rubber Duckie

Found A Lichen That Looks Like A Rubber Duckie

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#114

My Hamster Has An Arrow On Its Forehead

My Hamster Has An Arrow On Its Forehead

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#115

Beautiful But Weirdly Creepy Icicles Grew On My House This Winter

Beautiful But Weirdly Creepy Icicles Grew On My House This Winter

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#116

I Found A Mushroom That Looks Like A Fried Egg

I Found A Mushroom That Looks Like A Fried Egg

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#117

Its 11:30pm In A Rural Town, But Outside Is Illuminated Thanks To The Very Low, Dense Snow Storm Clouds Trapping The Light

Its 11:30pm In A Rural Town, But Outside Is Illuminated Thanks To The Very Low, Dense Snow Storm Clouds Trapping The Light

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#118

Look At This Perfect Tomato

Look At This Perfect Tomato

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#119

This Whole Bulb Of Garlic Was Also One Clove

This Whole Bulb Of Garlic Was Also One Clove

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#120

This Rock I Found Looks Like A Speech Bubble

This Rock I Found Looks Like A Speech Bubble

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#121

Molar In Moss Outside My Dentists' Office

Molar In Moss Outside My Dentists' Office

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#122

This Leaf That Looks Like A Mouse

This Leaf That Looks Like A Mouse

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#123

This Vortex On My Breakfast Apple

This Vortex On My Breakfast Apple

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#124

I Cracked A Coconut Without Breaking The Edible Part!

I Cracked A Coconut Without Breaking The Edible Part!

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#125

This Spider Changed His Skin Several Times In The Same Spot

This Spider Changed His Skin Several Times In The Same Spot

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#126

A Slug Rappelling Down From My Roof Using Its Slime

A Slug Rappelling Down From My Roof Using Its Slime

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#127

Woke Up This Morning To Find An Interesting (Natural) Ice Sculpture In The Garden

Woke Up This Morning To Find An Interesting (Natural) Ice Sculpture In The Garden

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#128

Sea Urchin Skeleton I Found At The Beach

Sea Urchin Skeleton I Found At The Beach

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#129

The Same Wooden Cover On The Building, But One Part Is Under The Balcony. 10 Years Of Weather

The Same Wooden Cover On The Building, But One Part Is Under The Balcony. 10 Years Of Weather

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#130

The Spiderweb On My Pumpkin Looks Like Plastic Wrap

The Spiderweb On My Pumpkin Looks Like Plastic Wrap

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#131

This Skull I Found That Looks Like An Old Tennis Shoe

This Skull I Found That Looks Like An Old Tennis Shoe

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#132

The Snow On My Mom's Lawn Looks Like Florida

The Snow On My Mom's Lawn Looks Like Florida

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#133

Driftwood I Found Looks Like A Starting Weapon In An Rpg

Driftwood I Found Looks Like A Starting Weapon In An Rpg

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#134

This Moss Covered Stump That Looks Like A Tiny Log Cabin

This Moss Covered Stump That Looks Like A Tiny Log Cabin

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#135

My Dad Found A ~20 Year Old Banana In His Coat Pocket

My Dad Found A ~20 Year Old Banana In His Coat Pocket

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#136

I Cut Open A Navel Orange And Found Alternaria (Black Rot) All The Way Through The Core!

I Cut Open A Navel Orange And Found Alternaria (Black Rot) All The Way Through The Core!

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