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Usually, when you look at a photo, it evokes some kind of emotion. A kitty making weird faces makes you smile, and an old portrait leaves you feeling nostalgic. But have you ever seen a snapshot that piqued your curiosity and made you think, "Hmm, that's interesting?" Well, there’s a dedicated community that specializes in sharing such intriguing things online. The 'Mildly Interesting' subreddit is full of captivating things that people come across in everyday life. Scroll down, Pandas, to see if you find something that surprises you just a little or maybe more. And don’t forget to upvote your favorite ones.

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The Difference In Appearance Of This Nuthatch After I Found It vs. After A 2 Hour Nap In A Shoebox

The Difference In Appearance Of This Nuthatch After I Found It vs. After A 2 Hour Nap In A Shoebox

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Not everything in life needs to be a grand spectacle. If we keep chasing only the so-called perfect things in life, we might miss out on our surprisingly captivating surroundings. If we look closely, we will find joy in the small, slightly interesting things around us.

And the ‘Mildly Interesting’ subreddit has managed to do just that. The goal of this group, which boasts an amazing 24 million members, is to share pictures that are not exactly 'wow' but somewhere in the middle of being intriguing and boring.

Imagine if everything in life was fascinating and mind-blowing. You visit a restaurant, and all the dishes they serve are scrumptious. Every song you listen to is soulful and catchy. Any dress you buy looks like it’s meant for a fashion show.

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While the idea of everything being perfect sounds appealing, it’s not always the case. If we live in a world where everything is flawless, we will have very little motivation to do innovative things or improve ourselves or grow personally and professionally.

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Underground Nest Of Garter Snakes At A Friend's House

Underground Nest Of Garter Snakes At A Friend's House

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TotallyNOTAFox
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look kinda cute for nope ropes, and since they're not danger noodles there's no harm in letting them live there right?

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#9

This Eclipse Survival Goodie Bag Our Cfo Made For Everyone [oc]

This Eclipse Survival Goodie Bag Our Cfo Made For Everyone [oc]

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Self-improvement is possible when we work on things that we are doing incorrectly. If you believe that everything you do is phenomenal, you will never feel the need to improve yourself. Let’s say you are working on an office project with your team.

You think you have done everything faultlessly. Because of this, you are not taking productive suggestions from your colleagues and are not even listening to their ideas that might be better than yours.

#10

My Antidepressant Is Actually 12 Smaller Pills In A Trench Coat

My Antidepressant Is Actually 12 Smaller Pills In A Trench Coat

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Na Schi
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty standard - especially when it comes to sustained release coated dosage forms. That way, e.g. dose dumping can be prevented if one of the smaller units get damaged. However, probably mildly interesting for all the people who have no connections to the pharmaceutical industry.

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#11

The Stark Difference Between A Kroger And Farmers Market Strawberry

The Stark Difference Between A Kroger And Farmers Market Strawberry

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Supermarket strawberries as with most of their fruit and veg are bred to look good, be more resilient whilst being transported/increase display time and taste is a less important factor. Looking at you supermarket tomatoes! The varieties of strawberries I grow in my garden taste so much nicer than the supermarket ones. Unfortunately, the slugs agree so it’s mostly supermarket ones for me!

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#12

Power Line Fell And Melted Sidewalk Into A Boiling Glass Puddle

Power Line Fell And Melted Sidewalk Into A Boiling Glass Puddle

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It’s a possibility that our drive for creative expression might be stifled in a perfect world. Let’s say you tried your hand at painting, and everything you made was a masterpiece. In this case, you do not feel inspired to draw something new. Many of our creative endeavors are inspired by our imperfections.

If you make something that doesn’t look too good, you are tempted to keep trying. In the process, you sometimes come up with bright new ideas as well.

If things are not okay-ish, mediocre or incomplete, we might start taking everything for granted. The existence of flaws and struggles truly helps us appreciate beauty, success, and happiness in life. For instance, if every strawberry you eat is sweet, you might not feel that excited about buying berries. You will not be able to appreciate the yumminess of seasonal fruits.

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The Difference Between A Trimmed Palm Tree And A Wild Palm Tree

The Difference Between A Trimmed Palm Tree And A Wild Palm Tree

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I like the wild ones better. They look like they're wearing big furry cloaks.

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#17

This 107 Year Old Hot Dog Place’s Original Menu Prices

This 107 Year Old Hot Dog Place’s Original Menu Prices

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Think about a world where everything is perfect, where everyone dresses flawlessly and every product feels and looks the same. If there is so much uniformity, it will diminish diversity and individuality. We learn from and grow from our mistakes. It’s our unique perspectives and flaws that contribute to the richness of the human experience.

Perfection can also lead to monotony. Imagine scrolling through only impeccable-looking photos that lack character and personality. Without goofiness, flaws, and emotions, a photo can be quite boring and unfulfilling. That is why it’s important that we appreciate even the mildly interesting things around us.

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Breast Milk Color Difference 3 Days Postpartum vs. 8 Weeks Postpartum

Breast Milk Color Difference 3 Days Postpartum vs. 8 Weeks Postpartum

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Additionally, if we aim for perfection all the time, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. We should accept the fact that not everything we do will be top-notch. Sometimes we might fail completely, or we might make a lot of mistakes. The important thing is to enjoy ourselves in the process and learn from our shortcomings.

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Weird Rock Found In Backyard

Weird Rock Found In Backyard

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a geode. If you bust it open, it will probably be full of some kind of crystal.

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These posts remind us that we don’t need to always capture perfect-looking sunsets or selfies. We can also find joy in the imperfections around us. What do you think? Tell us about a somewhat intriguing picture on your camera roll!

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My Job Got New Microwaves And Only Allow Certain Foods In Them

My Job Got New Microwaves And Only Allow Certain Foods In Them

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope there's another one for everything else or I can imagine some pretty intense argument.

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#30

Old Ww2 Anti-Air Canon That Lives In The Middle Of Our Neighborhood

Old Ww2 Anti-Air Canon That Lives In The Middle Of Our Neighborhood

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Na Schi
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh you still can see plenty of them, especially when going to the coastlines of e.g. Denmark. Curtesy of this idiot Hitler's Atlantic Wall.

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#31

You Can See All The Colors Of The Disneyland Teacup Because Its Worn Off Where The Door Closes

You Can See All The Colors Of The Disneyland Teacup Because Its Worn Off Where The Door Closes

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At The Doctor’s Office I Noticed This Pamphlet On Contraceptive Failure Rates

At The Doctor’s Office I Noticed This Pamphlet On Contraceptive Failure Rates

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do women have to be responsible for contraception? This brochure should include vasectomy rates

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Almost All My Store-Bought Strawberries Still Had The Flowers Attached To Them

Almost All My Store-Bought Strawberries Still Had The Flowers Attached To Them

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must be some other kind than I'm used to. The flower petals normally drop before the berry even turn red. And yeah, I know it's not a berry but a part of the trunk with miniature nuts on it.

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#35

This Engagement Ring I Found Attached To A Statue At The Park

This Engagement Ring I Found Attached To A Statue At The Park

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awe. Thats not good. Leaves many questions. Did someone say no to a proposal? Did a couple separate? Did a spouse die?

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#38

My Two Porcelain Crowns Don’t Glow In Blacklight Like The Rest Of My Teeth

My Two Porcelain Crowns Don’t Glow In Blacklight Like The Rest Of My Teeth

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Na Schi
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Usually, glow pigments should be added to the crown-mixture so that they have a natural look. But probably there's also cheaper options out there.

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#39

Lowe’s Won’t Accept Welding Mask Returns If They Were Bought Around The Eclipse

Lowe’s Won’t Accept Welding Mask Returns If They Were Bought Around The Eclipse

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And 1 out of 1.000 customers will actually read this sign BEFORE wanting to return it

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#42

The Bananas Which Arrived In My Grocery Order Today Have A Noticeable Size Discrepancy

The Bananas Which Arrived In My Grocery Order Today Have A Noticeable Size Discrepancy

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Na Schi
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good that they put a battery for scale as the banana scale isn't scaling here.

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#44

One Of Our New Chickens Laid Her First Egg Yesterday And It Didn’t Have A Yolk

One Of Our New Chickens Laid Her First Egg Yesterday And It Didn’t Have A Yolk

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#45

My Cats Keep Sniffing This Certain Spot On This New Hoodie. Multiple Cats, Only This One Spot On This One New Hoodie

My Cats Keep Sniffing This Certain Spot On This New Hoodie. Multiple Cats, Only This One Spot On This One New Hoodie

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm, I know cats are very capable of smelling disease (to extreme accuracy!!) so maybe it's worth looking into where in your body the cats are sniffing, regardless of the newness of the hoodie....

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#46

My Hotel Room Provided Disposable Salt And Pepper Shakers

My Hotel Room Provided Disposable Salt And Pepper Shakers

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But why use so much plastic? The paper packets would've been far better......

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#48

The Bruise On My Arm Healing After K-Tape

The Bruise On My Arm Healing After K-Tape

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#49

Noticed My Pupils Are Two Different Sizes

Noticed My Pupils Are Two Different Sizes

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go to the Dr. ASAP. Noticed mine were a few years ago and found out I have a cyst in the pineal gland of my brain. Neuro has been monitoring it with MRI'S for years and it's not growing or getting any smaller. Assures me nothing needs to be done unless it grows. Also told me that a lot of people have them and go through their whole life not knowing. They are only found when an autopsy is performed. Good luck.

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#50

This Jar Of Coffee Seems To Imply That 1.6g Is A Valid Serving (195g ÷ 121)

This Jar Of Coffee Seems To Imply That 1.6g Is A Valid Serving (195g ÷ 121)

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