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Some of the most fascinating things in life hide behind mundanity. You’ll have to look a little closer to notice what makes them stand out, just like in the photos you’re about to see. 

These snapshots come from the Mildly Interesting subreddit. All 24 million members share the same captivation over eye-catching things embedded within the humdrum of daily life. Here, people share pictures of random laser lights appearing in the night sky, square-shaped watermelons, and chia seeds sprouting from toothbrushes.

If reading that confused you, check out this list we’ve compiled to see for yourself. Scroll through and see if you find at least one that grabs your attention.

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    Today’s 1 Euro Coin From Greece Depicting 2400 Year Old Greek Coin

    Today’s 1 Euro Coin From Greece Depicting 2400 Year Old Greek Coin

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    troufaki13
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Owl was the sacred animal of the city of Athens, because it was associated with Athena, its patron goddess.

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    We all have tedious tasks that immediately bore us when they appear on our daily to-do list. However, as author and speaker Steve Pavlina points out, finding something interesting amidst mundanity is all about perspective. 

    Take your least favorite household chore. The mere thought of it likely drains your energy. But as Pavlina wrote in an article for his website, you can pair these activities with enjoyable activities, like listening to music or your favorite audiobook.

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    My Child That Was Born Last Week Has Natural Blonde Highlights

    My Child That Was Born Last Week Has Natural Blonde Highlights

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    I Made A Blanket That Rolls Up To Look Like Sushi

    I Made A Blanket That Rolls Up To Look Like Sushi

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    Pavlina noted that the slightest shift in approach toward a task or life itself can drastically change your perceptions. He pointed out that “it’s mainly a matter of being creative and thinking divergently.” 

    “If the standard approach is boring, reject the standard approach; otherwise, you’re being boring!” he wrote.

    #7

    My Mom Sent This Picture Of The Soda Aisle At Her Grocery Store

    My Mom Sent This Picture Of The Soda Aisle At Her Grocery Store

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    My Kitten’s Nose Turns A Darker Shade Of Pink When She’s Sleepy

    My Kitten’s Nose Turns A Darker Shade Of Pink When She’s Sleepy

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    Beak Hookage
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And when a pet rat is happy, their ears also become more pink! It's so cute.

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    #9

    Dad’s Relay Torch From The ‘84 Olympics

    Dad’s Relay Torch From The ‘84 Olympics

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    DadManBlues
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More than 3000 people were torchbearers in 1984. The OP said in a Reddit thread that his/her dad was a union worker and because the union donated to youth programmes, he could run a distance with the torch.

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    Jeanne
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how cool! my dad got to carry the 1968 Grenoble Olympic torch. He was doing his "service militaire" he was on skis :)

    Al Fun
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other news: the Olympic Torch has mysteriously disappeared. Teams are searching for it while the relay is on hold.

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    David
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you pull on it does a bookshelf rotate to reveal a secret passage or room? /J

    Donna Hitchcock
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really something to be proud of. Your Dad is special and amazing. (I hope)

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    Life comes with dull moments, and there’s no escaping them. And if you accept such a reality, you may find something interesting in it, too. This is a perspective that writer and TV presenter Adrian Chiles follows. 

    In an article for The Guardian, Chiles noted how “embracing the boring” became his secret to happiness. He applies it to all facets of life, including personal and professional relationships and “affairs of the heart and wallet.”

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    #10

    Our Daughter Was Born With A Lot Of Hair

    Our Daughter Was Born With A Lot Of Hair

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    Mounted Police Taking Pictures At The Beach

    Mounted Police Taking Pictures At The Beach

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    Car Parking Without Saftey Barriers

    Car Parking Without Saftey Barriers

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    Now, we’d like to hear from you, readers. Have you had moments when you’ve seen something eye-catching stand out amidst a seemingly mundane environment? Share them in the comments!

    #14

    There's A Free-Roaming Turtle With A Diaper At My Local Gym

    There's A Free-Roaming Turtle With A Diaper At My Local Gym

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    #15

    The Monthly Dosage Of Medication Necessary For My Survival

    The Monthly Dosage Of Medication Necessary For My Survival

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    Kira Okah
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Checked the OP, wanted to make sure they are okay. This is for cystic fibrosis, woud have been a death sentence not that long ago.

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    My Copper Wire Off Ebay Arrived With Six Different Collectable Princess Diana Memorial Stamps From 1998

    My Copper Wire Off Ebay Arrived With Six Different Collectable Princess Diana Memorial Stamps From 1998

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    #17

    My Mother Bought Me Another Copy Of The Toy I've Had Since I Was A Child

    My Mother Bought Me Another Copy Of The Toy I've Had Since I Was A Child

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    My Adopted Street Cat Before And After Being Neutered At Age 13

    My Adopted Street Cat Before And After Being Neutered At Age 13

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    arthbach
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to suggest the difference is not because of surgery, but instead the cat is now well looked after.

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    My Workplace's Air Conditioner Condenses So Much Water That It's Growing Cattails At The End Of The Parking Lot

    My Workplace's Air Conditioner Condenses So Much Water That It's Growing Cattails At The End Of The Parking Lot

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    #20

    This Mesh Bag Makes Oranges Look Way More “Orange”

    This Mesh Bag Makes Oranges Look Way More “Orange”

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    #21

    Someone Donated Hundreds Of Space Jam Fleece Throws To Our Flood Relief Fund

    Someone Donated Hundreds Of Space Jam Fleece Throws To Our Flood Relief Fund

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    #22

    I Was Born With Only 2 Fingers And A Thumb On My Right Hand

    I Was Born With Only 2 Fingers And A Thumb On My Right Hand

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    #23

    Friend’s Umbrella Grew A Large Mushroom In The Month She Didn’t Use It

    Friend’s Umbrella Grew A Large Mushroom In The Month She Didn’t Use It

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    #25

    Scent Free Zone For Workers

    Scent Free Zone For Workers

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    G A
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work with a woman I swear bathed in 'Poison'. You could see the vapour trail as she wafted up the room.

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    My Niece Has 6 Fingers On Both Hands [oc]

    My Niece Has 6 Fingers On Both Hands [oc]

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    Phoenix
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello, my name is Imigo Montoya. You.. couldn't have done it. Nevermind, have a nice day.

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    #28

    I Found A 12 Year Old Pouch Of Capri Sun In The Middle Of A Desert In New Mexico

    I Found A 12 Year Old Pouch Of Capri Sun In The Middle Of A Desert In New Mexico

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    Someone Plastered His Car With Solar Panels And Keeps His Car Loading Everywhere He Parks

    Someone Plastered His Car With Solar Panels And Keeps His Car Loading Everywhere He Parks

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    cerinamroth
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many camper vans have them here in Europe as windscreen shields. Shades the vehicle and provides enough leccy to charge your phone, radio, torch and a few other things. Every little helps!

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    #30

    The Scar On My Arm Doesn’t Get Dirty

    The Scar On My Arm Doesn’t Get Dirty

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    Bernd Herbert
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s because skin with deep scars doesnt have sweat glands anymore. Dirt sticks to sweat and fat.

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    #31

    I Put Some Bacon Grease On My Electric Skillet And It Formed A Perfect Diamond

    I Put Some Bacon Grease On My Electric Skillet And It Formed A Perfect Diamond

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    My Girlfriend Met A Person At The Bar With The Inverse Of Her Tattoo

    My Girlfriend Met A Person At The Bar With The Inverse Of Her Tattoo

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    #33

    My Wife And Cat Have Been Prescribed The Same Meds

    My Wife And Cat Have Been Prescribed The Same Meds

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    Jaaawn
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor cat, they get depressed just like humans. My cat is a little bit depressed right now as I'm incredibly unwell so paramedics have been taking me to hospital quite a lot.

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    Contact Area Between Train Wheel And Rail

    Contact Area Between Train Wheel And Rail

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    Got My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out Today

    Got My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out Today

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    Beak Hookage
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm even gladder that mine came through fine and did not need removing. D:

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    #37

    My Right Pupil Isn’t Centered Nor Is It A Circle

    My Right Pupil Isn’t Centered Nor Is It A Circle

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    The Shower Head In Our Airbnb In Vietnam Has A Clear Water Water Filter Build Into It

    The Shower Head In Our Airbnb In Vietnam Has A Clear Water Water Filter Build Into It

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    So My Cousin Brought My Parents Some 50 Year Old Honey Her Dad Had

    So My Cousin Brought My Parents Some 50 Year Old Honey Her Dad Had

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    I Purchased A Modular Sofa, And Every Single Box Contained An Ergonomic Screwdriver

    I Purchased A Modular Sofa, And Every Single Box Contained An Ergonomic Screwdriver

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    #41

    The Soft Ground At The Park Is Made Up Of What Looks Like Recycled Soles Of Shoes

    The Soft Ground At The Park Is Made Up Of What Looks Like Recycled Soles Of Shoes

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    Green Tree
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe shredded tires are a common soft-surface product used for playgrounds

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    #42

    Found A Small Deer Skull In The Woods

    Found A Small Deer Skull In The Woods

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    The Colour Gradient Of The Eggs In My Fridge

    The Colour Gradient Of The Eggs In My Fridge

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    There’s A Hammock In My Hotel Room Instead Of A Couch

    There’s A Hammock In My Hotel Room Instead Of A Couch

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    My Neighbors Regularly Throw Away Brand New Suitcases

    My Neighbors Regularly Throw Away Brand New Suitcases

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    Quaalude Pill Sample Pack Found At Grandmas House

    Quaalude Pill Sample Pack Found At Grandmas House

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    WindySwede
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From swedish wiki "Methaqualone was a popular party and sex d**g in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and had several street names (Disco Bisquits, Down And Dirtys, Gorilla Biscuits, Whore Pills[1])." Also a "means" (not the right word, but hope you know what I mean) for SA, Bill Cosby to a women, and Roman Polanski to a child... 🤢🤢

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    #47

    What 25 Years Of Sideways Storage Does To Pewter Candlesticks

    What 25 Years Of Sideways Storage Does To Pewter Candlesticks

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    A Chia Seed Sprouted From My Toothbrush

    A Chia Seed Sprouted From My Toothbrush

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    Debby Keir
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More of an issue - how come you didn't notice it was mucky, and change the head?????

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    #49

    This Oddly Shaped Toilet Bowl In A Doctor's Office

    This Oddly Shaped Toilet Bowl In A Doctor's Office

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    Kira Okah
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shape is for collecting stool samples, holds the sample box in place.

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    #50

    Woke Up To Find This Boulder Of A Tonsil Stone Just Lolling Around On My Tongue

    Woke Up To Find This Boulder Of A Tonsil Stone Just Lolling Around On My Tongue

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