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There’s something humbling and almost tearfully beautiful about the tiles perfectly aligned on the sidewalk. About smooth cake icing that looks like an ice-skating rink. About a spotless lid on a yogurt cup. About the clouds forming a perfect…You get it.

In this perfectly imperfect world, we all crave order, symmetry, and evenness. Luckily, the r/OddlySatisfying subreddit is doing every perfectionist a public service by supplying some of the most oddly satisfying sightings that give us a fix of flawlessness. From a perfect stack of pancakes to cats lying like yin and yang, this is something I live for.

And since you can never get too much of good thing, more satisfying stuff to soothe your heart and soul is a click away here and here.

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Before & After Paint Job

Before & After Paint Job

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    My Neighbors Tree Has The Perfect Fall Gradient

    My Neighbors Tree Has The Perfect Fall Gradient

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    andate him
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only see green... (I'm red green colorblind, so I can't get the full picture of what's occuring here, but it still looks very nice)

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    #3

    Droplets On A Car Windshield During Sunset

    Droplets On A Car Windshield During Sunset

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    Oddly satisfying refers to any kind of sighting, either picture or video, that’s incredibly satisfying to look at. The concept has gained quite a cult following on the internet thanks to the r/OddlySatisfying subreddit, which has a whopping 5 million members. The group was created back in 2013, and it celebrates all the “little things that are inexplicably satisfying.”

    According to Know Your Meme, "oddly satisfying" and similar phrases had been used online even earlier than that. It first occurred as early as June 4th, 2011 when a post was published on Jezebel titled "An Oddly Satisfying Montage Of 'You Just Don’t Get It, Do You?' Moments."

    Moreover, r/OddlySatisfying was inspired by another hugely popular subreddit community, r/mildlyinteresting, “which was born out of a discussion in r/WTF about the need of a clearer categorical distinction between images that are evocative of WTF and those that would be more aptly described as ‘mildly interesting.’”

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    #6

    Perfect Snowflake That Fell On My Coat Yesterday

    Perfect Snowflake That Fell On My Coat Yesterday

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    Aski Markup
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I've never actually seen a snowflake like this before. I thought they only looked like this under a microscope.

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    Fast forward to today, when oddly satisfying and mildly interesting videos are ruling the internet like never before. “We don’t need to be able to explain why we like something in order for it to exist,” Kevin Allocca, head of trends and culture at YouTube, told Wired.

    The phenomenon of oddly satisfying pictures and videos, according to Kevin, has to do with the fact that we've never had a descriptor for this kind of stuff. “I think we’ve always had a desire to watch these type of things, but we just didn’t have the language for it. Now we do.”

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    #10

    This Sauna In Finland

    This Sauna In Finland

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I enjoy the fact that there are no sharp corners. The lines are so fluid.

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    #13

    I Was Told On A Couple Of Art Subreddits You All Might Appreciate My Art

    I Was Told On A Couple Of Art Subreddits You All Might Appreciate My Art

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    This Mystique Cosplay Mid Merge (By Magnetomystique)

    This Mystique Cosplay Mid Merge (By Magnetomystique)

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is impressive! Congratulations on the mad sewing skills.

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    #15

    This Cake (Credit: Malizzi Cakes)

    This Cake (Credit: Malizzi Cakes)

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    This Boulder With Stretched Bronze Does It For Me

    This Boulder With Stretched Bronze Does It For Me

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    #18

    A Single Fallen Tree Holding Back The Duckweed In The Wetlands Of Louisiana

    A Single Fallen Tree Holding Back The Duckweed In The Wetlands Of Louisiana

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    #20

    I’m An Art Teacher And I Moved To A New School This Past Summer. The Previous Teacher Did Not Share My Love Of Organization. Behold The Before And After Of My Paper Closet!

    I’m An Art Teacher And I Moved To A New School This Past Summer. The Previous Teacher Did Not Share My Love Of Organization. Behold The Before And After Of My Paper Closet!

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    #21

    The Way The Veins Of The Leaf Align On The Creases Of The Hand

    The Way The Veins Of The Leaf Align On The Creases Of The Hand

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    My Friend Let Her Chickens Loose On A Watermelon. They Picked It Clean

    My Friend Let Her Chickens Loose On A Watermelon. They Picked It Clean

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    Brigs
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dogs love watermelon, don't think they would be that articulate though

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    #26

    This Scoop Of Peanut Butter

    This Scoop Of Peanut Butter

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    I Kept On Passing This, So On The Third Night I Decided To Take A Picture

    I Kept On Passing This, So On The Third Night I Decided To Take A Picture

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    #28

    Beautiful Apple Carving

    Beautiful Apple Carving

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    #30

    Perfect Resemblance Between Parrot And Mango

    Perfect Resemblance Between Parrot And Mango

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    A Picture Demonstrating How Smoke Is Particulate Matter Suspended In Air

    A Picture Demonstrating How Smoke Is Particulate Matter Suspended In Air

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    #34

    Piano Cake. Unbelievable To Look At. Very Talented Chef

    Piano Cake. Unbelievable To Look At. Very Talented Chef

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    #36

    Anyone Else Love Maps Like These?

    Anyone Else Love Maps Like These?

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    Daria B
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! Me too! I love miniatures. ♡ I'd throw d&d parties if I had this at home.♡♡♡

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    #38

    My Friends Basement Organization Is Something Else

    My Friends Basement Organization Is Something Else

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    My Mom Works At Amazon And She Sent Me A Photo Of One Of The Trucks She Loaded

    My Mom Works At Amazon And She Sent Me A Photo Of One Of The Trucks She Loaded

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    Gummy Bear Gift Box For An Autistic Date

    Gummy Bear Gift Box For An Autistic Date

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    Evelína Zlá
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It´s adorable and all but... why is the orange between the greens... it should be with the reds and all the yellows in the middle row...

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    #42

    Found An Old Photo Of My Brother And I (I’m Now 28)

    Found An Old Photo Of My Brother And I (I’m Now 28)

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    #44

    The Arrangement Of These Bubbles Looks Like Europe And Asia

    The Arrangement Of These Bubbles Looks Like Europe And Asia

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    #45

    Untouched Snow Is So Satisfying

    Untouched Snow Is So Satisfying

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    Kevin Donegan
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived in Montana so I know snow ... it is magical walking at night in fresh snow and hearing the "crunch" of the snow crystals under your feet.

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    #46

    My 7 Layer Jello

    My 7 Layer Jello

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    I Was Really Proud Of My Edge Today

    I Was Really Proud Of My Edge Today

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    Steve Barnett
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is proud of their garden as well, this is a thing of beauty. Also, the topiary balls are immaculate as well.

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    #49

    When Your New Dock Supervisor Is Fresh Out Of The Military

    When Your New Dock Supervisor Is Fresh Out Of The Military

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    My Pretty Stack Of Mini Pancakes

    My Pretty Stack Of Mini Pancakes

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, that is a beautiful stack of pancakes. Now, I'm hungry. Does anyone have maple syrup?

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    #52

    The Way I Built My Headboard To Meet The Shiplap Lines

    The Way I Built My Headboard To Meet The Shiplap Lines

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    #53

    The Reflection Of These Sticks Make Interesting Shapes

    The Reflection Of These Sticks Make Interesting Shapes

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    Had A Day Off Due To Covid And Did This For My Wife

    Had A Day Off Due To Covid And Did This For My Wife

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    #55

    The Way This Stream Of Water Flows Straight Into The Hole Is Oddly Satisfying

    The Way This Stream Of Water Flows Straight Into The Hole Is Oddly Satisfying

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    The Way This Meme Has Been Embroidered To Perfection (By Hermitgirlcreations)

    The Way This Meme Has Been Embroidered To Perfection (By Hermitgirlcreations)

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    This Candy Aisle In The Dollar Store

    This Candy Aisle In The Dollar Store

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    #59

    After Several Attempts I Finally Got My Lemon Cheesecake And I Am Very Satisfied With The Result!

    After Several Attempts I Finally Got My Lemon Cheesecake And I Am Very Satisfied With The Result!

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    #60

    When The UK Government Use The Same Font As Cards Against Humanity!

    When The UK Government Use The Same Font As Cards Against Humanity!

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    This Pristine McDonald's Bun

    This Pristine McDonald's Bun

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    The Curves In This Freshly Set Concrete Walkway

    The Curves In This Freshly Set Concrete Walkway

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    #64

    I’m A Chef Who’s Oddly Satisfied By Keeping My Tickets Neat. No Matter How Busy

    I’m A Chef Who’s Oddly Satisfied By Keeping My Tickets Neat. No Matter How Busy

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    chaitu cherry
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can feel the perfection of your dishes you made....!!!!!!!!!! kudos...

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    #65

    [oc] Accidentally Squeezed Out The Most Perfect Swirl Of Paint The Other Day

    [oc] Accidentally Squeezed Out The Most Perfect Swirl Of Paint The Other Day

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    #66

    The Bed One Of My Housekeepers Made. Thought People Might Enjoy It

    The Bed One Of My Housekeepers Made. Thought People Might Enjoy It

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    A Perfectly Peeled Slice Of Mandarin

    A Perfectly Peeled Slice Of Mandarin

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    The Way The Sunlight Melted The Snow On My Walkway

    The Way The Sunlight Melted The Snow On My Walkway

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    Broken Sign Still Accurate

    Broken Sign Still Accurate

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    Aragorn II Elessar
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A centurion walks into a bar, holds up two fingers, and says “Five beers please.”

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    The Perfect Marshmallow

    The Perfect Marshmallow

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    #73

    [oc] Went For A Walk With My Boyfriend And Was Pleasantly Surprised How This Drain Fit Perfectly

    [oc] Went For A Walk With My Boyfriend And Was Pleasantly Surprised How This Drain Fit Perfectly

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    #74

    After 20 Years Of Working At The Same Place, I Vowed To Finish A Pen, Then I Finished The Box

    After 20 Years Of Working At The Same Place, I Vowed To Finish A Pen, Then I Finished The Box

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    #75

    I Hope I'm Not The Only One Who's Wished For The Sticky Part Of A Bracelet To Align Perfectly

    I Hope I'm Not The Only One Who's Wished For The Sticky Part Of A Bracelet To Align Perfectly

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    Friend Made This Perfect Pour On Accident

    Friend Made This Perfect Pour On Accident

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    Sinkvenice
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's by accident, not on accident! It makes me break out in hives when I see this.

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    #78

    500 Old Singles vs. 500 Brand New

    500 Old Singles vs. 500 Brand New

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    Steve Barnett
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UK replaced old paper notes with polymer ones. I REALLY miss the smell (and feel) of the old paper notes.

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    #79

    All Of The Pens It Took For Me To Get My Master’s Degree

    All Of The Pens It Took For Me To Get My Master’s Degree

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    M'lady Satisfy Sir Oddlyfying

    M'lady Satisfy Sir Oddlyfying

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