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When the internet is filled with flashy trends and spectacles, sometimes it's the little things that truly captivate us. Enter r/mildlyinteresting, a subreddit that celebrates the ordinary, the unassuming, and the quietly intriguing aspects of the world.

With 22 million members, this online community is a treasure chest of humble curiosities. From perfectly aligned and oddly satisfying-looking tiles to peculiar vegetables, r/mildlyinteresting has it all.

In a time when our attention is becoming increasingly monetized, this subreddit encourages us to find joy in the small wonders that surround us. So why not take a moment and scroll through its content while you're driving to work or enjoying a coffee?

#1

My Prof In College Drew A Map Of The Entire World From Memory

My Prof In College Drew A Map Of The Entire World From Memory

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#2

New York City Commissions Local Artists To Paint Their Garbage Trucks

New York City Commissions Local Artists To Paint Their Garbage Trucks

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David H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not exactly, it was a few selected trucks as part of a promoting local artists campaign

Tiny Dancer
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not the pic I would have chosen to highlight this program. All I see is a Keith Haring wannabe. I found this delightful offering from the 2019 program (https://dsny.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trucks-of-Art-2022-RFP.pdf) painted by sanitation worker Jillian White. Scan down at the link for the pictures. All of the paint used in the project is unwanted paint left in cans or spray bottles donated by the public. NYC-Trucks...e8-png.jpg NYC-Trucks-of-Art-Jillian-White-644fd8da99ee8-png.jpg

Nonesuch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope the local artists are signing their work to promote their art.

Jane W.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop graffiti and hire the folks that do it----many are serious artists.

Ai-Li Mae Sarvis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One time restaurants got a kid to draw on their walls and this is very similar! I love this type of art!

MJisME
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's cool. Kinda reminds me of the blank posters u buy and have to color in. 🖍🎨🖌🖼

Jane W.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I checked this out on Google images---so many great ones! Who knew?

Ginny Crouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hippies used to stick flower power flowers onto garbage trucks.

jTown608
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know the driver's argue over who gets to drive those.

Lia is a platypus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the tiny Easter eggs of garbage truck related things (i.e. Compost, recycling sign, the little mushroom with the door)

Spack225
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this was to hide the dump truck’s features like you see on cars.

Andrew rust
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What you mean is, they leave 20 bucks next to the trucks and wait for somebody to vandalize it

lenxia buda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That artist has done a whole house in that style... Think he calls it the doodle house...

Tee Rat
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very cool 😎. It's going to get dirty anyway why not let graffiti artists tag them? Better than a court fine

Weasel Wise
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to appreciate this but cities paying to make their trash trucks look snazzy rather than spending tax dollars on human beings that could probably use that money way more.

RedMarbles
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Couldn't the local artists use that money? They're not exactly known for making tons of money. Help out some artists plus add some art to the world. Seems like a good cause to me.

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That thing is an eyesore. (IMO of course) For large heavy vehicles in urban environments I prefer high visibility Colors that pop

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#4

This Plaque Outside Of A Church In Alexandria Virginia Acknowledging, Apologizing To And Thanking The Slaves Who Built The Church

This Plaque Outside Of A Church In Alexandria Virginia Acknowledging, Apologizing To And Thanking The Slaves Who Built The Church

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#5

Bird Laid A Nest In Our Holiday Wreath And Had Babies

Bird Laid A Nest In Our Holiday Wreath And Had Babies

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#6

This Rock With An Almost Perfect Star-Shaped Crystal In It

This Rock With An Almost Perfect Star-Shaped Crystal In It

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#7

These Picnic Benches Are Mounted On Old Streetcar Tracks So They Can Roll Together Or Apart

These Picnic Benches Are Mounted On Old Streetcar Tracks So They Can Roll Together Or Apart

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Zoecat
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooooh that looks so cool! Can you imagine Picnic table racing haha

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#8

I Came Across This Hexagon/Pentagon Structured Mushroom

I Came Across This Hexagon/Pentagon Structured Mushroom

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#10

This Pizza Box Has The Phone Number For The National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline

This Pizza Box Has The Phone Number For The National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline

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#11

My 9 Year Old Nephew Has Found Over 1500 "Lucky" Four Leaf Clovers And Keeps Them In A Big Binder

My 9 Year Old Nephew Has Found Over 1500 "Lucky" Four Leaf Clovers And Keeps Them In A Big Binder

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#12

Yesterday At The Beach A Wild Young Seal Came To Rest Beside Me

Yesterday At The Beach A Wild Young Seal Came To Rest Beside Me

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#13

I Went To The Place That Is On My Discover Card

I Went To The Place That Is On My Discover Card

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#14

Poison Bottle I Found On The Beach

Poison Bottle I Found On The Beach

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#15

A Partial Solar Eclipse In My Town Turned The Shadows Into Crescents

A Partial Solar Eclipse In My Town Turned The Shadows Into Crescents

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Sandy D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw this during an eclipse as a kid. An apple tree was right outside our living room window & we saw a bunch of moon shapes on the ground with shadows. It was cool

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#16

My Son And I Have The Same 2-Freckle Spot On Our Hands

My Son And I Have The Same 2-Freckle Spot On Our Hands

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#18

Stuck Behind A “The Price Is Right” Winner In Traffic Today

Stuck Behind A “The Price Is Right” Winner In Traffic Today

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#19

Lost Pigeon In The Middle Of The Pacific Ocean

Lost Pigeon In The Middle Of The Pacific Ocean

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#20

Raspberry Oranges, A Variation Of Blood Oranges That Are Extremely Dark

Raspberry Oranges, A Variation Of Blood Oranges That Are Extremely Dark

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#21

The Farm Down The Road Has A Pile Of Carrots That A Cow Likes To Stand In

The Farm Down The Road Has A Pile Of Carrots That A Cow Likes To Stand In

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#24

I Got This Balloon In 1998 And It's Still Inflated!

I Got This Balloon In 1998 And It's Still Inflated!

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Fussy1
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Little ones like this that are on a stick are filled with air not helium.

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#25

Disclosing The Gender Of The Baby Is A Punishable Offence In My Country

Disclosing The Gender Of The Baby Is A Punishable Offence In My Country

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#27

Our Waiter At Olive Garden Gave Us A To-Go Box Full Of Mints

Our Waiter At Olive Garden Gave Us A To-Go Box Full Of Mints

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#28

Home Depot Left The Sprinklers On Overnight In Freezing Weather

Home Depot Left The Sprinklers On Overnight In Freezing Weather

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#29

Inside A Common Starling's Mouth

Inside A Common Starling's Mouth

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#30

A Huge Sugar Crystal Grew At The Bottom Of My Maple Syrup Can

A Huge Sugar Crystal Grew At The Bottom Of My Maple Syrup Can

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#31

This Building In Tokyo Is Literally The Width Of A Door

This Building In Tokyo Is Literally The Width Of A Door

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#32

The High School I Delivered To Has A Skateboard Parking Space In The Office

The High School I Delivered To Has A Skateboard Parking Space In The Office

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#33

Gravestone That Looks Like A Maze

Gravestone That Looks Like A Maze

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#34

Plug Has A Diagram Showing The Layout Of Its Wires Inside And Shows Which Is The Ground

Plug Has A Diagram Showing The Layout Of Its Wires Inside And Shows Which Is The Ground

IWindsOfMidgets Report

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Batwench
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Common in UK. Another way to remember:BRown is bottom right and BLue is bottom left.

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#35

Found A Bullet Proof Vest In A Box Hidden Inside My Wall

Found A Bullet Proof Vest In A Box Hidden Inside My Wall

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#36

My To-Go Order Had A Frowney Face Written On The Bag

My To-Go Order Had A Frowney Face Written On The Bag

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#37

This Cookie At Meijer’s Has A Dragon Roasting A Baby

This Cookie At Meijer’s Has A Dragon Roasting A Baby

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#38

Ceramic Cups Designed To Look Like Dented Plastic Cups

Ceramic Cups Designed To Look Like Dented Plastic Cups

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#39

Combined Urinal/Sinks. The Used Sink Water Drains Into The Urinal

Combined Urinal/Sinks. The Used Sink Water Drains Into The Urinal

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Shark Lady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And privacy screens. I've always wondered why men's toilets aren't more private.

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#40

This Sign Warning Of A Dog Who Runs In Front Of Cars

This Sign Warning Of A Dog Who Runs In Front Of Cars

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Sandy D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only there was some kind of rope or chain that you could attach to dogs harness, or some kind of barrier around the yard, like something made of boards or maybe chain link

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#41

My New Periodic Table Shower Curtain Includes 7 New Elements That Weren’t Included When I Bought The Previous One About 15 Years Ago

My New Periodic Table Shower Curtain Includes 7 New Elements That Weren’t Included When I Bought The Previous One About 15 Years Ago

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#43

The Candle Is Actually Butter To Dip The Bread In

The Candle Is Actually Butter To Dip The Bread In

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#44

This Whole Potato Made It Into My Bag Of Chips

This Whole Potato Made It Into My Bag Of Chips

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Shark Lady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sense shenanigans are afoot. There is no way that potato went through a production line.

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#45

My Daughter Has Had A Red Mark On Her Cheek For Years, In The Exact Same Spot I Had A Red Mark On My Cheek For Years As A Child

My Daughter Has Had A Red Mark On Her Cheek For Years, In The Exact Same Spot I Had A Red Mark On My Cheek For Years As A Child

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Luna
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve had a few of those, one of them has faded in recent years however

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#46

This Building I’m In Has A Hole That Goes Across All The Floors

This Building I’m In Has A Hole That Goes Across All The Floors

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#47

Came Across This Upside Down House

Came Across This Upside Down House

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scag$y
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why it's always important to plant the seed the right way up.

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#48

A Man Using A Disposable Film Camera To Take Pictures At Aaa Baseball Game Today

A Man Using A Disposable Film Camera To Take Pictures At Aaa Baseball Game Today

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#49

Pills From 1947

Pills From 1947

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talliloo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no other info other than "one at bedtime for rest". guess they didn't have to indicate what the medicine was in composition which is kind of scary because this was during the time when many pharmacist compounded their own medicines.

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#50

This Change Machine Gives More Money Than I Put In

This Change Machine Gives More Money Than I Put In

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#51

This 15 Year Old Stash Of Canned Food I Found In My Crawl Space From The House’s Previous Owner

This 15 Year Old Stash Of Canned Food I Found In My Crawl Space From The House’s Previous Owner

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just never know. But the contents of those cans might be more dangerous than the apocalypse.

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#52

I Found A Cluster Of Fish Eggs On The Shore

I Found A Cluster Of Fish Eggs On The Shore

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Pangoro
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just had a flash of a super rich person scooping it up with a cracker and eating it because it's a "delicacy". Weird, I know.

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#53

This Bullet That Landed On The Hood Of My Girlfriend’s Car

This Bullet That Landed On The Hood Of My Girlfriend’s Car

COKEWHITESOLES Report

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Fantastic Mr Fox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shows that shooting a gun up in the air can kill people. There was an episode of Myth Busters where they investigated this. They confirmed it’s true. You can get killed and there have been several confirmed cases.

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#54

German Discounter Lidl Is Selling Drill Bits In Beer Cans

German Discounter Lidl Is Selling Drill Bits In Beer Cans

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#55

The King Of Hearts Is The Only King Without A Mustache

The King Of Hearts Is The Only King Without A Mustache

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#56

I Got Stabbed In The Thumb By One Of My Hairs

I Got Stabbed In The Thumb By One Of My Hairs

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#57

Turkish Airlines Has A Chef Onboard

Turkish Airlines Has A Chef Onboard

Heterochromio Report

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Tucker Cahooter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You too could have this if you opened your wallet and flew first class...now finish your prepackaged microwaved splodge

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#58

My Role Of Trash Bags Came As One Uncut Trash Tarp

My Role Of Trash Bags Came As One Uncut Trash Tarp

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Mrs Irish Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come in handy if you want to paint walls in the house or let kids paint pictures sitting on the floor

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#59

Half Of My Ice Is Floating While The Rest Is Sinking

Half Of My Ice Is Floating While The Rest Is Sinking

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#63

When I Microwave My Coffee In This Mug, It Comes Out The Handle

When I Microwave My Coffee In This Mug, It Comes Out The Handle

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#64

An Ad To Buy A Squirrel Monkey For Less Than $20 In A Comic Book From The 60s

An Ad To Buy A Squirrel Monkey For Less Than $20 In A Comic Book From The 60s

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#66

This Parking Spot You Can’t Park In For 4 Months Out Of The Year

This Parking Spot You Can’t Park In For 4 Months Out Of The Year

jcmonk Report

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Molly Whuppie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently it's because of snow, some places in the US want the street clear of cars to make it easier for the snowplows to clear the road of snow when there is a heavy snow fall.

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#68

This Receipt From My Local Pizza Place Displays The Restaurant's Account Balance For Some Reason

This Receipt From My Local Pizza Place Displays The Restaurant's Account Balance For Some Reason

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#69

Local Costco Shelves Terminated Employee Payroll Paperwork On Sales Floor

Local Costco Shelves Terminated Employee Payroll Paperwork On Sales Floor

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#70

Tylenol At My Store Is Over $10, Generic Is $2

Tylenol At My Store Is Over $10, Generic Is $2

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#71

Overly Litigious Billboard

Overly Litigious Billboard

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Pangoro
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh, Pamona has one of the best Mexican restaurants on Earth! (Well, I hope it's still there, haven't been in YEARS:)

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#72

Pizza Hut Menu From 1984

Pizza Hut Menu From 1984

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#73

This Lightbulb Has A Rated Lifespan Of 4 Hours

This Lightbulb Has A Rated Lifespan Of 4 Hours

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#74

My Grand Mother Put Saran Wrap On Her Remote Controller

My Grand Mother Put Saran Wrap On Her Remote Controller

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shaking my head at such peculiarity, while looking at my dust/crumb covered remote.

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#75

My Completely Finished Vaseline

My Completely Finished Vaseline

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#76

My Office Breakroom Has Dell Branded Seasoning

My Office Breakroom Has Dell Branded Seasoning

StaticHolocene Report

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the dust that comes off after they use the air jets on your motherboard. It's mostly dorito dust anyway, so they just resell it.

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#77

My Old Dell Laptop Has A Drain Hole On The Bottom

My Old Dell Laptop Has A Drain Hole On The Bottom

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#78

Same Size Can, Different Amounts

Same Size Can, Different Amounts

redditindisguise Report

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Debbie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I imagine the chocolate drink needs to be shaken before drinking, and if the other one is carbonated, obviously it shouldn't and doesn't need room to be shaken?

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#79

My Local Butcher Has Lumps Of Animal Fat Hanging In His Trees

My Local Butcher Has Lumps Of Animal Fat Hanging In His Trees

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#80

The Third Ingredient Of This Vegetable Spread Is Soil

The Third Ingredient Of This Vegetable Spread Is Soil

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Joke Abbenhuis-Verburg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It actually is translated wrong, it says sunflower oil, and this is somehow translated to soil

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#81

Left A Wet Post It Note By Accident On Our Quartz Island, Now The Note Is Embedded

Left A Wet Post It Note By Accident On Our Quartz Island, Now The Note Is Embedded

RecognitionNo6426 Report

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Lavender
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had that happen before, toothpaste will get it out with a bit of scrubbing

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#82

Some Screws, Teeth Bits, And A Filling Found In My Dad’s Ashes

Some Screws, Teeth Bits, And A Filling Found In My Dad’s Ashes

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#83

Amsterdam Has Urinals Out In The Open On This Public Street

Amsterdam Has Urinals Out In The Open On This Public Street

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#84

Most Of A Solid State Hard Drive Is Just Empty Plastic

Most Of A Solid State Hard Drive Is Just Empty Plastic

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mcborge1
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dimensions are specific to a 2.5 inch hard drive, many of which get replaced with SSD's when they fail so the SSD needs to have the same mounting holes in the same places as the old Hard drive.

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#85

My Wireless Charger Charges My Aluminium Mug

My Wireless Charger Charges My Aluminium Mug

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#86

Plane Seat Has An Ethernet Port

Plane Seat Has An Ethernet Port

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Ken Beattie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guessing that's to update the inflight entertainment package rather than to let you play doom with the guy in row 12.

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#87

All Of The Water Bottles In My Vegas Hotel Are Filled To Different Levels

All Of The Water Bottles In My Vegas Hotel Are Filled To Different Levels

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#88

My Dad Keeps A Pill Bottle With 90% Alcohol In It To Kill Ticks (And Collect Them)

My Dad Keeps A Pill Bottle With 90% Alcohol In It To Kill Ticks (And Collect Them)

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