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Have you ever wondered how much of our day is spent on autopilot, tuning out the hum of our devices, or the chatter in a bustling café? Unfortunately, amidst it, we tend to ignore the special and beautiful things in life as well. 

Today, Bored Panda is here to remind you of them with a curated collection of the most fascinating, rarely-seen objects, animals, events, and anything else that sparks your curiosity and excitement for life.

From spherical clouds to golden beetles and flying cruise ships, these things might surprise you—but in the best way possible. Get comfortable as you scroll through, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that catch your eye the most!

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3D HDR Composite Moon Image. I Stayed Up Until 4 AM To Shoot This

3D HDR Composite Moon Image. I Stayed Up Until 4 AM To Shoot This

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Grandala Birds. While Females Are Brown With White Streaks All Over The Head, Males Are Almost Eye-Searing Blue

Grandala Birds. While Females Are Brown With White Streaks All Over The Head, Males Are Almost Eye-Searing Blue

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Have you ever realized that you’ve driven yourself home without really paying attention to the road? Scientists studying the brain have found that when our mind wanders, it switches to “autopilot” mode, allowing us to do our tasks efficiently, accurately, and without conscious effort. 

This is managed by a set of brain structures called the default mode network (DMN). It was discovered in the 1990s after researchers noticed brain activity in people, even though they weren’t doing anything. This detection was the first evidence that our brains are active even when we aren’t consciously putting them to work. 

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This Colorful And Rare Python

This Colorful And Rare Python

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lazyblackcat_779
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t mean to be rude or anything but why is it a pride snake if it’s just colorful? Can’t it just be colorful and NOT a pride snake? Please don’t downvote me to h3ll for this lol. Just asking a question!

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Kira Okah
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

None of the three naturally iridescent sneks are rare, and for others it's a morph. They are certainly sought after as pets and command a high price due to demand. This nope rope is a rainbow reticulated python, tis a morph.

Bettye McKee
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like snakes that are prettier than I am. Mirror mirror on the wall.

UpupaEpops
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As much as I'm terrified of snakes, this is a very pretty one. Do any sneksperts know if they can survive in the wild or are they bred to be like this? It must be somewhat difficult to hunt in full glam.

Kira Okah
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one, beng a reticulated python, had to be bred specifically with this scale pattern, but there are three species of snek where iridescence is a natural occurrence.

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Louplou
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh that would make a nice handbag! (It's a joke, no need to down vote)

Pheline
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it *always* have to be about fashion‽ 😅 Amazon always has iridescent refoldable bags in sizes from clutches, to hobos, to train cases, and carry-ons. I don't know how many times I've put them in my shopping cart only to take them out when I realize I have enough stuff or I make a fabulous thrift store find.

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David
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where does it hide that such a color scheme is helpful? It's pretty, but it looks like it would stand out.

Kira Okah
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Naturally iridescent sneks are semi-arboreal species. The reason they evolved the shimmering is not known, but they are in no way disadvantaged b it.

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censorshipsucks
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want to be shot for saying this but in the right light, I find that ALL pythons shine like that, when the light is at the right angle. I admit my sample size is small (like four or five).

Foxglove🇮🇪
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TIL iridescent pythons exist! https://www.morereptiles.com/rainbow-python/

Caitlin M. Maguire
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, I despise snakes, but this is neat! He's rainbow! Maybe he's telling us that we're all unique.

Kira Okah
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the moment, we do not yet know exactly why the three species of iridescent snake evolved iridescence. Some herpetologists believe that it may be for temperature regulation, others believe that it adds to the water repellent properties of the scales.

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Danish Susanne
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes nature makes things more incredible than our fantasy usually manages.

Jayna Goin
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LOOOOOOOVE THAT! ITS SO CUTE! AAAAAAH!💖😍❤😍😍😍

Mega-Ladonna
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to school to learn how to become a vet tech and in the classroom they had different animals there. Including two Rainbow Boas that students would wrap around their necks while in session. I was one after overcoming my fear of snakes. That was fun class. Well thx for reading.

Keisha
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a gorgeous boa with the sweetest personality. She was stunning but this python is so hard to believe it's real. Nature is absolutely amazing.

Patricia Smith
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With all of the pythons destroying the Everglades and the rest of the natural waterways in Florida why are we breeding them? Just questioning our environmental sanity, that's all.

Kira Okah
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know that "pythons" encompasses a lot of sneks, most of which have absolutely nothing to do with Florida and won't ever do so. This is a reticulated python, from a zoo in California, not a burmese python that was likely accidentally introduced into Florida by a hurricane.

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I Was On My Way To Phoenix And I Captured One Of The Craziest Photos... Lightning Through The Clouds

I Was On My Way To Phoenix And I Captured One Of The Craziest Photos... Lightning Through The Clouds

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Another reason why some things go unnoticed by us is called habituation. This near-universal law of psychology claims that we stop noticing something we see or hear repeatedly. Most of us are familiar with the Apple logo and see it every day, but chances are, we can't recall the details of it. And if you aren’t convinced, try doing this test

We often overlook trivial things in life, because they don’t matter as much. Let’s take the sound of an alarm clock in the morning as another example. When you choose a new ringtone for it, the noise wakes you up faster, as initially, you pay more attention to it, and it becomes distracting. After a while, you get used to the sound, and your response to it diminishes. 

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This Tree In My Neighborhood Has 1 Branch Of An Apple Tree And The Rest Is A Normal Tree

This Tree In My Neighborhood Has 1 Branch Of An Apple Tree And The Rest Is A Normal Tree

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Bird's Eyelashes Are Tiny Feathers

Bird's Eyelashes Are Tiny Feathers

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As a result, this ability helps us to focus on the things that are more important. In fact, habituation happens regularly in our day-to-day lives when we are learning, even if we don’t realize it.

It allows us to tune out non-essential stimuli and focus on the tasks that really demand our attention. For instance, if you’re studying with the television playing in the background, the noise might be distracting at first, but your brain allows you to tune it out and center your focus on the material at hand. 

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Found In The Backyard: A Rare And Endangered Peregrine Falcon - The Fastest Bird On The Continent (The Wildlife Commission Reunited Him With His Family)

Found In The Backyard: A Rare And Endangered Peregrine Falcon - The Fastest Bird On The Continent (The Wildlife Commission Reunited Him With His Family)

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Mark
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hello my good sir have you by any chance been made aware of the whereabouts of my family?"

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A Smack Of Jellyfish Congregated Under This Boat

A Smack Of Jellyfish Congregated Under This Boat

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PlatinumThe8-BitCat
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look like green blood cells, also I love that a group of jellyfish is called a smack (as well as a swarm or bloom)

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Here Is A Hummingbird Nest My Wife Found. I Don't Think I've Ever Seen One Before

Here Is A Hummingbird Nest My Wife Found. I Don't Think I've Ever Seen One Before

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And if you ever feel like you can no longer smell your perfume, it’s not because it expired or you lost your sense of smell; most likely, you just stopped noticing it. Others around you still detect the smell, even though you aren’t aware of it.

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Buddy Of Mine Spotted This Dolphin In Lake Calcasieu, Louisiana

Buddy Of Mine Spotted This Dolphin In Lake Calcasieu, Louisiana

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#14

The Smallest Maple Tree Leaf I've Ever Seen

The Smallest Maple Tree Leaf I've Ever Seen

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Spherical Cloud Captured In Japan

Spherical Cloud Captured In Japan

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This can also happen to our emotions when we’re constantly exposed to a large amount of bad news and negative social media posts. Interestingly, studies have shown that getting used to people experiencing negative things makes us less likely to help. For instance, street buskers and homeless people asking for money are such a common sight for individuals in big cities that they might feel less inclined to aid them.

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This Group We Came Across In A Forest Casually Hiking In Medieval Outfits

This Group We Came Across In A Forest Casually Hiking In Medieval Outfits

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Little Golden Beetle

Little Golden Beetle

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Babs Ishkabibble
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man. Those bite. I've seen them in Queen Anne in Seattle. Ladybug family I believe.

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I Was Mowing My Lawn And Came Across This Pink Grasshopper

I Was Mowing My Lawn And Came Across This Pink Grasshopper

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Habituation can have several other real-life consequences, including our social interactions. It can decrease interest in or sensitivity to a partner’s needs or emotions. The significant other might be taken for granted, which can cause disagreements in the long run.

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My Yard Has A Mole Problem, But I Never Thought I'd Find An Albino

My Yard Has A Mole Problem, But I Never Thought I'd Find An Albino

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Fata-Morgana Phenomenon, Flying Cruise Ships Illusion On The South East Shores Of Cyprus

Fata-Morgana Phenomenon, Flying Cruise Ships Illusion On The South East Shores Of Cyprus

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Before It Was Sprouted, This Tree Went To The Moon

Before It Was Sprouted, This Tree Went To The Moon

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This can also lead to boredom or a lack of interest in activities that the person once found appealing and engaging. It can further impact their motivation and sense of enjoyment in life, causing them to disconnect from others. They may even miss a spherical cloud moving through the sky or hikers dressed in medieval costumes. Similarly, the person may experience a lack of curiosity and exploration, resulting in decreased learning and knowledge acquisition. 

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I Came Across A Blue Mushroom

I Came Across A Blue Mushroom

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To avoid losing excitement for life and discovering new things, try to change your surroundings. Innovator and author Phil McKinney advises, “Re-orient yourself so that old things seem new again. When you do this, try to notice all the frustrations and irritations in your environment.”

Another good idea would be to go to a completely unfamiliar place. Go experience a different culture outside of your comfort zone. See how they do things differently and cope with small everyday annoyances.

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The Way The Water Collected On My Strawberry Leaves This Morning

The Way The Water Collected On My Strawberry Leaves This Morning

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I found These Crazy Pink And Purple Seeds Inside Our Runner Bean Plant

I found These Crazy Pink And Purple Seeds Inside Our Runner Bean Plant

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Ants Ate This Lollipop Completely But The Wrapper Is Still Spherical

Ants Ate This Lollipop Completely But The Wrapper Is Still Spherical

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Bees On A Plane. Picture Was Taken By My Dad After Landing At Houston Airport. The Outgoing Flight Was Delayed For “Bee Removal”

Bees On A Plane. Picture Was Taken By My Dad After Landing At Houston Airport. The Outgoing Flight Was Delayed For “Bee Removal”

Quote from my dad, “I’ve been flying planes for 35 years, I've delayed a lot of flights for a bunch of reasons but bees is a first.”

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bert Bee "When I said lets fly to Houston this is not what I meant".

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The Size Of A Fiber Optic Wire Capable Of Supplying A Home With High-Speed Internet

The Size Of A Fiber Optic Wire Capable Of Supplying A Home With High-Speed Internet

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This Weird Tree I Found In Northeast Washington

This Weird Tree I Found In Northeast Washington

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This Whole House Is Being Moved With People In It

This Whole House Is Being Moved With People In It

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One Of My Fish Has A Hole Through His Body

One Of My Fish Has A Hole Through His Body

He's 100% fine! Eating and swimming. He has been like this for almost a year now.

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Lotekguy
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hence the phrase, "Holy mackerel!". (It's not one, but this is the only way the joke works. Think of it as poetic fishing license.)

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A Lone Cloud Over The City Of Taipei

A Lone Cloud Over The City Of Taipei

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YakFactory
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. (William Wordsworth)

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Here's My Mammoth Sunflower

Here's My Mammoth Sunflower

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The Inside Of My Inflatable Air Mattress

The Inside Of My Inflatable Air Mattress

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Someone Cut These Posters Revealing How Many Layers There Are

Someone Cut These Posters Revealing How Many Layers There Are

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#39

Has Anyone Ever Seen A Storm Cloud Like This?

Has Anyone Ever Seen A Storm Cloud Like This?

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#40

This Stairway In This Hotel Goes Straight Forward 13 Floors Without Any Switchbacks

This Stairway In This Hotel Goes Straight Forward 13 Floors Without Any Switchbacks

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There Was A Massive Pirate Ship Driving Around My Neighborhood

There Was A Massive Pirate Ship Driving Around My Neighborhood

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#42

This Circle That Appeared In The Evening Sky Over Beijing, China

This Circle That Appeared In The Evening Sky Over Beijing, China

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

According to Google, this was a reflection of lights at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.

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Cow Gets A Ride In A Prius (Mongolia)

Cow Gets A Ride In A Prius (Mongolia)

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Spotted Yesterday

Spotted Yesterday

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A Street Where Workers Practice Painting Lines

A Street Where Workers Practice Painting Lines

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Lotekguy
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And where state troopers practice writing tickets for improper lane usage

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This Is What Olive Oil Looks Like, Right After It's Squashed From Olives

This Is What Olive Oil Looks Like, Right After It's Squashed From Olives

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Xitxarel•lo Panda
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Olive oil. Yummy ......and very expensive right now cause the drought and I live in a zone that's is the principal olive oil producer , and isn't Italy the second one . A hug for all my Napolitans brothers 😊

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#47

This Is A Truck Carrying The Signs You See On The Interstate

This Is A Truck Carrying The Signs You See On The Interstate

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I Can Grip Things Backwards

I Can Grip Things Backwards

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The Inside Of A 3,000,000-Gallon Water Tank

 The Inside Of A 3,000,000-Gallon Water Tank

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BatPhace
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I need. New glasses. I thought this was the inside of a mosque with people kneeling (and wondered why it was so empty) before I read the thingy. I need to go to bed 🤣🤣

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Our 30-Year-Old Horse Lost A Tooth While Eating The Other Day

Our 30-Year-Old Horse Lost A Tooth While Eating The Other Day

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This Straight Line Of Bubbles In My Beer

This Straight Line Of Bubbles In My Beer

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Jeevesssssss
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually really common. They originate from a single point due to an irregularity in the glass surface (and obviously rise straight up).

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#55

Saw This Lemur At A Local Grocery Store

Saw This Lemur At A Local Grocery Store

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Saw A Goldfish In A Rain Puddle Today

Saw A Goldfish In A Rain Puddle Today

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I Had A Mini Heart Attack When I Saw This. Spotted In New York City Today

I Had A Mini Heart Attack When I Saw This. Spotted In New York City Today

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My Tooth Has A Big Single Root Instead Of 4 Small Ones

My Tooth Has A Big Single Root Instead Of 4 Small Ones

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Thousands Of Starfish Washed Up Onshore In The Netherlands

Thousands Of Starfish Washed Up Onshore In The Netherlands

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The Fire On My Stove Turned Green

The Fire On My Stove Turned Green

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