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The invention and popularization of the camera were seemingly wonderful innovations. Look, now we can document important events, save precious moments, and just immortalize things that are important to use. But are there some things that are better left unseen?

The “Oddly Terrifying” online group specializes in spooky and unsettling images that are surefire nightmare fuel if you dig long enough. We got in touch with Frank T. McAndrew, a psychologist, and professor as well as a behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner to learn more. So continue at your own risk, get comfortable, and scroll through some of the best ones. Be sure to upvote your favorites and comment your thoughts and experiences below. 

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Doctors Kept Chinese Factory Worker Xie Wei's Hand Alive By Stitching It To Left Ankle

Doctors Kept Chinese Factory Worker Xie Wei's Hand Alive By Stitching It To Left Ankle

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Didn't Need To See This

Didn't Need To See This

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Bored Panda got in touch with Frank T. McAndrew, Ph.D., a psychologist, professor, and essayist to learn more about why certain things fascinate and scare us at the same time. Seeing that it was just Halloween, we were curious to discover if we were more inclined to be frightened at certain times of the year.

“At Halloween, we are continually reminded by the decorations on houses and in stores as well as by the movies that are featured to think about spooky things. So yes, at this time of year the morbid and the creepy is in our thoughts more than at other times of year,” he shared with Bored Panda

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X-Rays Taken By The Us-Mexico Border Patrol

X-Rays Taken By The Us-Mexico Border Patrol

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Stephanie Did It
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too many people die horribly this way in the South Texas heat. Many are tragically abandoned inside their transport vehicles while their smugglers flee.

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This 15th Century Mummy Found In A Rain Forest

This 15th Century Mummy Found In A Rain Forest

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Some people actively enjoy seeking out the morbid and spooky and seem to like the emotions associated with it, so we wanted to know what is the psychology behind that. “We are drawn to things that scare us (as long as we know they are not "real") because we can learn from them,” Frank T. McAndrew shared. 

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The Guatemala City Sinkhole

The Guatemala City Sinkhole

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Mimi La Souris
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, no garden and a gigantic cellar with direct access to hell - available right now""

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A Dead Whale On The Brink Of Exploding

A Dead Whale On The Brink Of Exploding

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“We can mentally rehearse strategies for dealing with possible future encounters with terrifying people and places, and we also learn some things about ourselves. What scares us the most? What are we prepared to deal with and what will simply be too much for us?” In a sense, just clicking on this article could have been your way of answering these questions. 

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Sinking Of Amoco Cadiz In Brittany 1978 Looks Like A Giant Whale Surfacing

Sinking Of Amoco Cadiz In Brittany 1978 Looks Like A Giant Whale Surfacing

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When You (Hear A Bang And) Discover An Aircraft Engine Lodged In The Wall Of Your House

When You (Hear A Bang And) Discover An Aircraft Engine Lodged In The Wall Of Your House

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Lastly, Frank T. McAndrew explained some of the mental reasoning our brains might have when seeking out the creepy. “This self-knowledge can guide us toward and away from situations in a way that will be most beneficial to us.” You can find more information about Frank as well as his essays on his blog

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Falcor In His Retirement Home

Falcor In His Retirement Home

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

This is NOT the original Falcor from the first movie. That one is in the Bavaria Film Studios Museum.

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It's Late At Night And I Hear A Loud Bang Come From My Garage. After Looking Around I Notice The (Fairly Heavy And Formerly Flush) Crawl Space Cover Is Ajar

It's Late At Night And I Hear A Loud Bang Come From My Garage. After Looking Around I Notice The (Fairly Heavy And Formerly Flush) Crawl Space Cover Is Ajar

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Bored Panda also got in touch with Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist and expert on the morbid. We asked if Halloween in particular can cause some people to be more interested in this content. "People feel like it's less taboo or weird to be interested in creepy things around Halloween, so you see a lot more people acting on that interest around this time of year."

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Old Man Who's Been Stalking Me At My Job Leaves Note On My Car

Old Man Who's Been Stalking Me At My Job Leaves Note On My Car

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A Medieval-Era Painting Of King Richard II Of England And Isabella On Their Wedding Day. She Was Six - He Was 29

A Medieval-Era Painting Of King Richard II Of England And Isabella On Their Wedding Day. She Was Six - He Was 29

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

Wikipedia: Although their union was an arranged political marriage, and in spite of the age difference, Isabella and Richard developed a mutually respectful relationship. Due to the age of Isabella (the Canonical law for sexual consummation being twelve), the marriage was never sexually consummated. However, Isabella and Richard enjoyed a good platonic relationship, which has been compared to that between a father and his adopted daughter or between a niece and a doting uncle, and he was noted to have treated her not as a wife but rather as the daughter he and his first wife Anne never had. The king regularly visited her in Windsor, where he treated her with respect and entertained her and her ladies-in-waiting with humorous conversation, and pampered her with gifts and toys. Isabella reportedly enjoyed and looked forward to these visits

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At the same time, we also wanted to know why some folks are so attracted to the morbid and seek it out. "Some people seek out experiences that make them feel scared because they enjoy the adrenaline rush," he shared with Bored Panda.

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Skeletal Cancer Aftermath

Skeletal Cancer Aftermath

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Taking A Lift Up A Mountain In Gwangju (1984)

Taking A Lift Up A Mountain In Gwangju (1984)

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

I love it with the little one just seatbelted casually against the mother. I will say, no one seems as nervous as I used to be when I rode ones like these when I was a child going skiing (although ours didn't have seatbelts, obviously).

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This Mexican Restaurant Compares Its Burritos To Babies For Scale

This Mexican Restaurant Compares Its Burritos To Babies For Scale

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"Others enjoy the feeling of overcoming their fears when they experience safe instances of fear, like a horror movie or haunted house attraction. Some people even enjoy scary experiences because those experiences actually help them overcome the anxiety they may be facing." You can find more of Coltan Scrivner's work on his blog.

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My Headphone Suddenly Stopped Working. It Was Full Of Ants

My Headphone Suddenly Stopped Working. It Was Full Of Ants

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Whoa There, Buddy😬

Whoa There, Buddy😬

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Inner View Of Ponte City Apartments In Johannesburg, South Africa

Inner View Of Ponte City Apartments In Johannesburg, South Africa

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This 9000-Year-Old Stone Mask Is The Oldest Mask In The World, And Was Found In The Judean Desert In Israel [3000x4000]

This 9000-Year-Old Stone Mask Is The Oldest Mask In The World, And Was Found In The Judean Desert In Israel [3000x4000]

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The Original Voldemort Design In Harry Potter

The Original Voldemort Design In Harry Potter

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Foxconn "Antijump" Nets Designed To Keep Factory Workers From Ending Their Lives

Foxconn "Antijump" Nets Designed To Keep Factory Workers From Ending Their Lives

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Nick (He/Him)
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

according to OSHA, this is a legit safety measure. [EDIT] to those of you saying that OSHA does not function in china, safety measures are the same around the world. If It's considered safe in the US, its safe in china.

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This Is A Teddy Bear Made Out Of Human Placenta

This Is A Teddy Bear Made Out Of Human Placenta

he placenta is cut in half and rubbed with sea salt in order to cure it. After it is dried out, it is treated with an emulsifying mixture of tannin and egg yolk to make it soft and pliable. Then, it is crafted into a teddy bear

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Dendrocnide Moroides, Or Deadly Stinger, Is One Of The Most Dangerous Shrubs In The World And Even Morphine Is Rendered Ineffective Against Its Venom

Dendrocnide Moroides, Or Deadly Stinger, Is One Of The Most Dangerous Shrubs In The World And Even Morphine Is Rendered Ineffective Against Its Venom

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

Needs much bigger fencing. Some child is going to slide its little grubbies in there (unless this is hopefully behind glass).

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Active Volcano Oozing Lava Near The Resort We Are Staying At

Active Volcano Oozing Lava Near The Resort We Are Staying At

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Miss Piggy Of ‘The Muppet Show’ Makes A Special Appearance In A Children’s Hospital

Miss Piggy Of ‘The Muppet Show’ Makes A Special Appearance In A Children’s Hospital

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Went Exploring At Our Local Abandoned High School. Found This In The Basement

Went Exploring At Our Local Abandoned High School. Found This In The Basement

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A Friend With Low Body Fat

A Friend With Low Body Fat

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

Sorry, but most people who get into heavy duty body building are fooling themselves if they think this is sexy to everyone else.

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Bathroom Over An Abandoned 15 Story Lift Shaft

Bathroom Over An Abandoned 15 Story Lift Shaft

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

I've seen this picture before and every time it makes me not want to go to the bathroom for several hours. Ironically, any time we are up several stories, this is the reality of what is happening, even though we can't see it. However, I just don't feel the need to know about it.

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A Puppy Born With One Eye, 2 Tongues And No Nose

A Puppy Born With One Eye, 2 Tongues And No Nose

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It Looks Like Something Is Hatching Out Of His Head

It Looks Like Something Is Hatching Out Of His Head

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Double Decker Airline Seats

Double Decker Airline Seats

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

Good luck getting out quickly from the lower, centre seats if there's a need to evacuate

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The “From Hell” Letter, Sent By Jack The Ripper To The President Of The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee That Was Pursuing Him

The “From Hell” Letter, Sent By Jack The Ripper To The President Of The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee That Was Pursuing Him

From hell

Mr Lusk, Sor I send you half the Kidne I took from one women prasarved it for you tother piece I fried and ate it was very nise. I may send you the bloody knif that took it out if you only wate a whil longer signed

Catch me when you can Mishter Lusk

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Found A 16 Inch Blade Tucked Under A Tree In My Front Yard. Not Mine And Was Not There Before

Found A 16 Inch Blade Tucked Under A Tree In My Front Yard. Not Mine And Was Not There Before

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Abandoned Tori Gate Found At The End Of A Submerged Tunnel In Japan

Abandoned Tori Gate Found At The End Of A Submerged Tunnel In Japan

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

There are no "abandoned" Tori gates. Torii are erected to indicate that you are entering sacred space. They can be found in many places that inspire awe, or a sense of reverence. The location of a Tori may not be well traveled .

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First Aid Manual Of What To Do When Someone Is Choking

First Aid Manual Of What To Do When Someone Is Choking

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

My dad did this to me when a slice of bacon went down wrong. It was not pleasent to have grown man fingers in a 5 years old throat, but I guess it helped? the tear is accurate.

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Rare Case Of Green Hairy Tongue Is Pure Nightmare Fuel

Rare Case Of Green Hairy Tongue Is Pure Nightmare Fuel

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

I was going to ask a question, and then I realised I actually didn't want to know any answers related to this.

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My Brand New Matress I Ordered On Amazon Came Infested With Bed Bugs

My Brand New Matress I Ordered On Amazon Came Infested With Bed Bugs

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Do Ominously-Placed Abandoned Baby Strollers On Hiking Trails Count As Oddly Terrifying? Certainly Spooked Us Out

Do Ominously-Placed Abandoned Baby Strollers On Hiking Trails Count As Oddly Terrifying? Certainly Spooked Us Out

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Why Not Put That Chemical Toilet Inside The Building?

Why Not Put That Chemical Toilet Inside The Building?

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George Mann's Head After Receiving A Powerful Left Punch!

George Mann's Head After Receiving A Powerful Left Punch!

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A *fraction* Of My Aunt’s Antique Doll Collection - There Are Hundreds. Guess Who Inherits Them?

A *fraction* Of My Aunt’s Antique Doll Collection - There Are Hundreds. Guess Who Inherits Them?

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Cactus Dome, Marshall Islands

Cactus Dome, Marshall Islands

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Bought A New House Plant. The Branch Touching The TV Died

Bought A New House Plant. The Branch Touching The TV Died

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Creepy Statues All Over Town Made Me Nearly Piss My Pants At 2am

Creepy Statues All Over Town Made Me Nearly Piss My Pants At 2am

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#59

We Took A Wrong Turn In Rural France While Looking For Our Restaurant

We Took A Wrong Turn In Rural France While Looking For Our Restaurant

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Poster Found On My High Street

Poster Found On My High Street

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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is really awesome and sweet! We really really need to stop treating people with a disfigurement/ scars as creepy, distrustful and scary (looking at you, Hollywood...). Most scars are from accidents, illnesses or domestic violence, so have some compassion, people!

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Crazy Looking Residential Complexes In Hong Kong

Crazy Looking Residential Complexes In Hong Kong

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My Eyes Started Doing A This Really Cool Looking - Different Sizes Thing. (Turns Out It’s A Tumour)

My Eyes Started Doing A This Really Cool Looking - Different Sizes Thing. (Turns Out It’s A Tumour)

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Unattended Toddler Crawled Inside An X-Ray Machine Scanner

Unattended Toddler Crawled Inside An X-Ray Machine Scanner

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

At least we are fairly sure now that it is not a terrorist baby. Its parents, on the other hand, may need some "special" security.

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My Friends Retaining Wall Outside In His Yard

My Friends Retaining Wall Outside In His Yard

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Block Of Aluminum After It Was Hit By A 14-Gram Piece Of Plastic That Was Traveling 24,000 Feet Per Second (26,000 Kmph/16,000 Mph) In Space

Block Of Aluminum After It Was Hit By A 14-Gram Piece Of Plastic That Was Traveling 24,000 Feet Per Second (26,000 Kmph/16,000 Mph) In Space

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What My Fingers Look Like When I Get Out Of The Bath After Years Of Biting Them

What My Fingers Look Like When I Get Out Of The Bath After Years Of Biting Them

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

You were in the bath for years, biting your fingers? I guess it would get boring and stressful after several years . . .

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My New Company Is Located Inside An Old Masonic Temple. This Eye Is Above My Office Door

My New Company Is Located Inside An Old Masonic Temple. This Eye Is Above My Office Door

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Potato Found Under My Kitchen Counter

Potato Found Under My Kitchen Counter

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Found Myself Lost In A Home Improvement Store. Most Of The Demo Doors Don’t Actually Open!

Found Myself Lost In A Home Improvement Store. Most Of The Demo Doors Don’t Actually Open!

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

I got lost in Ikea and had to phone my daughter who was elsewhere in the store to guide me to her. Not my finest hour.

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I'm A Residential Building Inspector And This Is A Recent Inspection I Did On A Burnt Down House

I'm A Residential Building Inspector And This Is A Recent Inspection I Did On A Burnt Down House

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Largest Black Hole vs. Our Solar System......imagine One Night You Go Out And Be Like Where Are The Stars Today

Largest Black Hole vs. Our Solar System......imagine One Night You Go Out And Be Like Where Are The Stars Today

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This Waterpark Getting Built In Qatar

This Waterpark Getting Built In Qatar

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

Can you imagine a water slide going down 100 stories? By the time you reach the bottom, your velocity will launch you out to sea!

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GF Taking The Dog Outside And The Amazon Solar Lights Illuminating Her Face

GF Taking The Dog Outside And The Amazon Solar Lights Illuminating Her Face

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#76

Opening Ceremony Of The Olympics In 1980 At Moscow

Opening Ceremony Of The Olympics In 1980 At Moscow

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#77

The Smoke From Canada Is Thick Enough In Pa That This Is Our Sun Right Now. Just An Orange Circle

The Smoke From Canada Is Thick Enough In Pa That This Is Our Sun Right Now. Just An Orange Circle

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

Australia. Bush fires. A few days ago, the smoke haze changed the colour of the Sun here to red. I mean, really red. Japanese flag red. You could look directly at it, no problem at all.

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This Dead(?) Spider I Found In My Basement Cellar

This Dead(?) Spider I Found In My Basement Cellar

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

That poor thing is infected by a fungus, so technically it's dead, but not really

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#79

Chinese Zoo Denies Star Attraction Is In Bear Costume

Chinese Zoo Denies Star Attraction Is In Bear Costume

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

This is a real bear, sun bears looks like that, including the creases in the back and the large feet.

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Found On Front Porch At 4am

Found On Front Porch At 4am

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A Twitter Account Is Counting Down How Much Oxygen Is Left In The Lost Submarine

A Twitter Account Is Counting Down How Much Oxygen Is Left In The Lost Submarine

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

I was relieved for the victims that their deaths were instantaneous and not a prolonged, terrifying and painful ordeal

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Inside Oceangate's Titan Sub With 5 People

Inside Oceangate's Titan Sub With 5 People

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

Imagine designing such a thing, and deciding it only needs one tiny window.

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#86

I Left My Window Cracked And Found This In My Car

I Left My Window Cracked And Found This In My Car

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Preserved Baby Sharks In A Bottle Sold As Souvenirs In Obx, NC

Preserved Baby Sharks In A Bottle Sold As Souvenirs In Obx, NC

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

IDK.....seems like this should be illegal somehow? Aren't sharks endangered?

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