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50 Cool And Interesting Photos That Show How Time Changes Things (New Pics)

Some folks see time from an existential perspective, a ceaseless force that can not be escaped and which will eventually consume all. But, setting that aside, time also has all sorts of interesting effects on the world around us.

We’ve gathered some cool and curious examples of how time affects everyday items. We got in touch with Carolyn Becker, artist, thrifter, and creative to learn more about the value of old things in a practical way. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts below.

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#1

My Coworker Is Still Using The Same Post-It Note For 2 Years To Check His Pens

My Coworker Is Still Using The Same Post-It Note For 2 Years To Check His Pens

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6 Lines On My Fingernails, One For Each Chemo Session I Had Recently

6 Lines On My Fingernails, One For Each Chemo Session I Had Recently

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A Chunk Of My Red Hair From When I Was 16 Compared To My Faded With Time Hair Now That I'm 27

A Chunk Of My Red Hair From When I Was 16 Compared To My Faded With Time Hair Now That I'm 27

Red hair tends to lose its redness over time, it's very common.

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#4

My 2-Decades-Old Water Bottle Gave Out Last Week, And Nalgene Just Sent The Replacement

My 2-Decades-Old Water Bottle Gave Out Last Week, And Nalgene Just Sent The Replacement

I don’t know how many metric tons of water I consumed out of this, how many miles it traveled with me, or the number of times it tumbled down a rocky trail, but the answer to all of them is a lot. It finally met its demise last week when it fell out of my stationary car. I reached out to Nalgene, and their replacement just arrived. I don’t have much customer loyalty, but Nalgene is pretty great.

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Steps Leading Up To The Old Wall Around Dinkelsbühl, Germany

Steps Leading Up To The Old Wall Around Dinkelsbühl, Germany

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Blanket With 25 Years Of Love That’s Being Put Away For Safe Keeping vs. An Unused Version My Spouse Surprised Me With

Blanket With 25 Years Of Love That’s Being Put Away For Safe Keeping vs. An Unused Version My Spouse Surprised Me With

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#7

This Rug In The Old City Center Of Cluj-Napoca

This Rug In The Old City Center Of Cluj-Napoca

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My New Prosthetic Foot Shell Versus The One I Walked On For Two Years

My New Prosthetic Foot Shell Versus The One I Walked On For Two Years

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#9

My Mom's Dog Can Open The Door, And This Is Where Her Paw Has Worn Down The Wall Over The Years

My Mom's Dog Can Open The Door, And This Is Where Her Paw Has Worn Down The Wall Over The Years

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#10

27 Years Of Daily Cuddling Including Many Attempts To Repair Him

27 Years Of Daily Cuddling Including Many Attempts To Repair Him

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#11

This Spoon Has Been In My Family For About 70 Years, And Still Going Strong

This Spoon Has Been In My Family For About 70 Years, And Still Going Strong

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#12

Every Pencil I've Used Up In The Last 3 Semesters

Every Pencil I've Used Up In The Last 3 Semesters

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#13

My Daughter’s Favorite Stuffed Animal “Scratch” vs. The New Backup Replacement

My Daughter’s Favorite Stuffed Animal “Scratch” vs. The New Backup Replacement

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The Difference Between A Brand New Sketchbook And A Full One (The Same Exact Sketchbook)

The Difference Between A Brand New Sketchbook And A Full One (The Same Exact Sketchbook)

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"Disembodied voice" 1 month ago

Just the signs of a well loved sketchbook

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#15

Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To

Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To

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#16

This Stand At A Restaurant Has A New Candle Placed One After The Other

This Stand At A Restaurant Has A New Candle Placed One After The Other

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Strasbourg Cathedral

Strasbourg Cathedral

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#18

Brand New Pikachu Replacing Its 15-Year-Old Sun-Bleached Cousin

Brand New Pikachu Replacing Its 15-Year-Old Sun-Bleached Cousin

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2-Year Difference

2-Year Difference

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#20

Step At Westminster Abbey

Step At Westminster Abbey

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#21

Brand New Work Boots And The 6-Year-Old Boots They’re Replacing

Brand New Work Boots And The 6-Year-Old Boots They’re Replacing

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#22

The Hoodie I Am Wearing When Working From Home, Window Is On The Left Of The Desk

The Hoodie I Am Wearing When Working From Home, Window Is On The Left Of The Desk

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#23

Before And After Water Filters From The Water System At My Work. 7 Days Of Use

Before And After Water Filters From The Water System At My Work. 7 Days Of Use

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18-Year-Old Tyvek (Never-Tear Paper) Wallet Next To A Brand New One

18-Year-Old Tyvek (Never-Tear Paper) Wallet Next To A Brand New One

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#25

These Stairs In A Church Bell Tower

These Stairs In A Church Bell Tower

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#26

How Sun-Bleached These VHS Tapes Are. The Whole Display Was The Same

How Sun-Bleached These VHS Tapes Are. The Whole Display Was The Same

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#27

The Way These Door Handles Have Worn Down The Wall They Hit

The Way These Door Handles Have Worn Down The Wall They Hit

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#28

Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Blanket: New vs. 21 Years Of Use

Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Blanket: New vs. 21 Years Of Use

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#29

This Worn-Out Road After Buses Stopping There Every 1-4 Minutes

This Worn-Out Road After Buses Stopping There Every 1-4 Minutes

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#30

My Finger After I Finally Got Off A Ring That’s Been On For 2,5 Years Straight

My Finger After I Finally Got Off A Ring That’s Been On For 2,5 Years Straight

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Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#31

My Baby Blanket. I’m 22 And Can’t Sleep Without It

My Baby Blanket. I’m 22 And Can’t Sleep Without It

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#32

The Remains Of This Hammer Stuck In Asphalt

The Remains Of This Hammer Stuck In Asphalt

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#33

The Pristine Q On My Keyboard Cover After 5 Years Of Use

The Pristine Q On My Keyboard Cover After 5 Years Of Use

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#34

My Work Overalls When I First Thrifted Them In November 2020 vs. April 2023

My Work Overalls When I First Thrifted Them In November 2020 vs. April 2023

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#35

My Scrub Daddy

My Scrub Daddy

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#36

Behavioral Biases. Distribution Is Pretty Normal, But 95 Always Rounds To 100

Behavioral Biases. Distribution Is Pretty Normal, But 95 Always Rounds To 100

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3.5-Year-Old Wire Brush Used Every Day Compared To A Brand New One

3.5-Year-Old Wire Brush Used Every Day Compared To A Brand New One

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#38

Cards After Being Played With For Almost 20 Years

Cards After Being Played With For Almost 20 Years

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#39

I Saw People Sharing Their Wear And Thought I’d Share The Wear On My Almost 10-Year-Old Docs

I Saw People Sharing Their Wear And Thought I’d Share The Wear On My Almost 10-Year-Old Docs

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#40

My Wife And I Got This LEGO Figure At The Same Time. She Keeps Her Keys (Right) In Her Purse And I Keep Mine (Left) In My Pocket

My Wife And I Got This LEGO Figure At The Same Time. She Keeps Her Keys (Right) In Her Purse And I Keep Mine (Left) In My Pocket

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Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#41

The Wear On My Clipboard After Three Years Of Taking Data For Speech Therapy

The Wear On My Clipboard After Three Years Of Taking Data For Speech Therapy

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#42

The Effects Of Himalayan Sea Salt On A Book

The Effects Of Himalayan Sea Salt On A Book

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#43

Old vs. New Chocolate Chips

Old vs. New Chocolate Chips

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#44

People Have A Favorite Soda At This Taco Bell

People Have A Favorite Soda At This Taco Bell

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#45

This Old Worn Key vs. A Freshly Cut One For The Same Vehicle

This Old Worn Key vs. A Freshly Cut One For The Same Vehicle

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#46

My Partner's Headphone Dent From Gaming

My Partner's Headphone Dent From Gaming

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#47

New Hat vs. 1 Year Of Regular Use. They Started Out The Same Color

New Hat vs. 1 Year Of Regular Use. They Started Out The Same Color

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#48

One Of My Mom's Snow Globes Has Gone Black

One Of My Mom's Snow Globes Has Gone Black

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#49

This Shift Knob Is From A Work Truck

This Shift Knob Is From A Work Truck

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#50

Lifecycle Of A Sponge: 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months

Lifecycle Of A Sponge: 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months

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50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#51

Concrete Worn Down By Zamboni Backing In And Out For 30 Years

Concrete Worn Down By Zamboni Backing In And Out For 30 Years

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#52

Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To

Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To

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#53

GF Was Worried I Wouldn’t Like The Wallet They Picked Out

GF Was Worried I Wouldn’t Like The Wallet They Picked Out

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Strasbourg Cathedral

Strasbourg Cathedral

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#55

The Same Keychain After 1 Year Of Use

The Same Keychain After 1 Year Of Use

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#56

You Can Tell Which Hand Dryer Is Used Most Based On The Wall Panels

You Can Tell Which Hand Dryer Is Used Most Based On The Wall Panels

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#57

I Got Recommended To Post Him Here?

I Got Recommended To Post Him Here?

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#58

My Keys Have Almost Worn Through My Carabiner

My Keys Have Almost Worn Through My Carabiner

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I’m a “one-man orchestra” both in life and here at Bored Panda, even though my title is a visual editor. After finishing my Creative Industries studies with the BA in Communication, I explored the city driving a cab and created many t-shirt designs working as a graphic designer, right before my career took off at Bored Panda office back in 2017. Since then I’m dedicated to find the best pictures of funny and adorable animals for the articles I make, though I especially love supplying readers with tattoo designs. P.S. Tell your dog Akvile said hi!

I’m a “one-man orchestra” both in life and here at Bored Panda, even though my title is a visual editor. After finishing my Creative Industries studies with the BA in Communication, I explored the city driving a cab and created many t-shirt designs working as a graphic designer, right before my career took off at Bored Panda office back in 2017. Since then I’m dedicated to find the best pictures of funny and adorable animals for the articles I make, though I especially love supplying readers with tattoo designs. P.S. Tell your dog Akvile said hi!

Justin Sandberg

I am a writer at Bored Panda. Despite being born in the US, I ended up spending most of my life in Europe, from Latvia, Austria, and Georgia to finally settling in Lithuania. At Bored Panda, you’ll find me covering topics ranging from the cat meme of the day to red flags in the workplace and really anything else. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, beating other people at board games, cooking, good books, and bad films.

I am a writer at Bored Panda. Despite being born in the US, I ended up spending most of my life in Europe, from Latvia, Austria, and Georgia to finally settling in Lithuania. At Bored Panda, you’ll find me covering topics ranging from the cat meme of the day to red flags in the workplace and really anything else. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, beating other people at board games, cooking, good books, and bad films.

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