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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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#1
These Wild Burros Hang Out In My Neighborhood Often
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Local Funeral House Offers A $85 Cardboard Casket
#3
Today’s 1 Euro Coin From Greece Depicting 2400 Year Old Greek Coin
troufaki13 3 months ago
Owl was the sacred animal of the city of Athens, because it was associated with Athena, its patron goddess.
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.
#4
The Napkin On My Flight Has A Buttonhole
#5
My Child That Was Born Last Week Has Natural Blonde Highlights
#6
I Made A Blanket That Rolls Up To Look Like Sushi
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
#8
My Kitten’s Nose Turns A Darker Shade Of Pink When She’s Sleepy
Beak Hookage 3 months ago
And when a pet rat is happy, their ears also become more pink! It's so cute.
#9
Dad’s Relay Torch From The ‘84 Olympics
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.”
#10
Our Daughter Was Born With A Lot Of Hair
#11
Mounted Police Taking Pictures At The Beach
DutchPanda 3 months ago
Do the mounted police use phone mounts while mounting in the mountains?
#12
Car Parking Without Saftey Barriers
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!
#13
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#14
There's A Free-Roaming Turtle With A Diaper At My Local Gym
arthbach 3 months ago
xolitaire, I knew people from the USA called tortoises 'turtle', but today I learned tortoises are part of the family of turtles. All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises.
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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 3 months ago
TIL that tortoises live on land and turtles in water (mostly). Anyway, the German language just has Schildkröte (literally shield toad) and if you want to be more precise, you say Landschildkröte or Wasserschildkröte or Meeresschildkröte (sea shield toad). So, take that, English language! 🐢
UKGrandad 3 months ago
As an English language pedant, I absolutely love the literal nature of German compound words.
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Magpie 3 months ago
I did not know that was a problem till right now. Thank you for the info.
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glowworm2 3 months ago
Reminds me of one without a diaper roaming around a butterfly center in the reptile room. His name was Stewie and he had a sign on him that read "Please don't pet or try to pick me up while I'm making my rounds." I see a sign on this fellow too. Probably reads something similar.
Bookworm 3 months ago
No, it has social media logos on it if you zoom. It's an ad to follow the tortoise online.
Load More Replies... Margaret Shannon 3 months ago
I think that is an excellent gym mascot. In my own exercise/weight loss journey I've learned the trick is to keep exercising regularly, whether I'm feeling energetic or not. It's the slow but steady approach that’s got me two sizes down.
Katie Bear 3 months ago
As far as I know, you cannot potty-train turtle/tortoise, so if this one lives at the gym, the diaper is a good idea.
Donna Hitchcock 2 months ago
Tortoises are an endangered species. What's a tortoise in a diaper no less doing in a gym? Somebody call the Department of Wildlife quick.
Chris Davis 3 months ago
Tortoises have feet and live on land - Turtles have flippers and live in water
TaeilOfTime 3 months ago
Not necessarily, box turtles have feet and live largely on land, it's mostly a generic distinction with ancestor where most share similar traits
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YetAnotherSarah 3 months ago
Hi everyone! "Turtle" is an Order (Testudines) and tortoises are a Family (Testudinidae) within it!
Anyone-for-tea? 3 months ago
And dangerous, seems a bit of a trip hazard, and would be awful if someone injured him.
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The Monthly Dosage Of Medication Necessary For My Survival
#16
My Copper Wire Off Ebay Arrived With Six Different Collectable Princess Diana Memorial Stamps From 1998
#17
My Mother Bought Me Another Copy Of The Toy I've Had Since I Was A Child
#18
My Adopted Street Cat Before And After Being Neutered At Age 13
#19
My Workplace's Air Conditioner Condenses So Much Water That It's Growing Cattails At The End Of The Parking Lot
#20
This Mesh Bag Makes Oranges Look Way More “Orange”
#21
Someone Donated Hundreds Of Space Jam Fleece Throws To Our Flood Relief Fund
#22
I Was Born With Only 2 Fingers And A Thumb On My Right Hand
#23
Friend’s Umbrella Grew A Large Mushroom In The Month She Didn’t Use It
#24
This Bunny In My Yard Doesn't Have Bunny Ears
#25
Scent Free Zone For Workers
#26
One Of My Coke Bottle Candies Was Empty
#27
My Niece Has 6 Fingers On Both Hands [oc]
![My Niece Has 6 Fingers On Both Hands [oc]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/66b7f8e6a1c24_xtity9f7tvhd1-jpeg__700.jpg "My Niece Has 6 Fingers On Both Hands [oc]")
#28
I Found A 12 Year Old Pouch Of Capri Sun In The Middle Of A Desert In New Mexico
#29
Someone Plastered His Car With Solar Panels And Keeps His Car Loading Everywhere He Parks
cerinamroth 3 months ago
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!
#30
The Scar On My Arm Doesn’t Get Dirty
Bernd Herbert 3 months ago
That’s because skin with deep scars doesnt have sweat glands anymore. Dirt sticks to sweat and fat.
#31
I Put Some Bacon Grease On My Electric Skillet And It Formed A Perfect Diamond
#32
My Girlfriend Met A Person At The Bar With The Inverse Of Her Tattoo
#33
My Wife And Cat Have Been Prescribed The Same Meds
#34
My Xl Wrist Vein
#35
Contact Area Between Train Wheel And Rail
#36
Got My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out Today
Beak Hookage 3 months ago
Now I'm even gladder that mine came through fine and did not need removing. D:
#37
My Right Pupil Isn’t Centered Nor Is It A Circle
#38
The Shower Head In Our Airbnb In Vietnam Has A Clear Water Water Filter Build Into It
#39
So My Cousin Brought My Parents Some 50 Year Old Honey Her Dad Had
#40
I Purchased A Modular Sofa, And Every Single Box Contained An Ergonomic Screwdriver
#41
The Soft Ground At The Park Is Made Up Of What Looks Like Recycled Soles Of Shoes
Green Tree 3 months ago
I believe shredded tires are a common soft-surface product used for playgrounds
#42
Found A Small Deer Skull In The Woods
#43
The Colour Gradient Of The Eggs In My Fridge
#44
There’s A Hammock In My Hotel Room Instead Of A Couch
#45
My Neighbors Regularly Throw Away Brand New Suitcases
#46
Quaalude Pill Sample Pack Found At Grandmas House
WindySwede 3 months ago
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... 🤢🤢
#47
What 25 Years Of Sideways Storage Does To Pewter Candlesticks
#48
A Chia Seed Sprouted From My Toothbrush
Debby Keir 3 months ago
More of an issue - how come you didn't notice it was mucky, and change the head?????
#49
This Oddly Shaped Toilet Bowl In A Doctor's Office
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