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Fact is stranger than fiction. The real world is stranger than movies. And life is full of mystery. I believe it, but it sounds a bit cheesy when you say it out loud, doesn’t it? Well, fortunately for all of you mystery-loving, secret-adoring, hidden detail-worshipping Pandas out there, the phrase turns out to be very true. And we can’t wait to share this with you.

Sitting in a nook on Reddit, there’s a very special community called r/IRLEasterEggs. Created back in 2015 and now housing over 433k members, it’s dedicated to documenting, sharing, and celebrating all of the tiny (and not so tiny) Easter eggs hidden in real life that people happen to stumble upon. As it turns out, it’s not just movies, TV shows, and video games that have delightful secrets stashed away for only the most perceptive and the incredibly lucky to find. Human beings and real life are much more interesting than some of us give them credit for.

Check out some of the most brilliant IRL Easter eggs that people have lovingly crafted below, give the tastiest finds an upvote, and be sure to let us know which ones were your faves and why. Found any Easter eggs in real-life yourselves? We’d love to hear all about them, dear Pandas.

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When You Being Rickrolled Silently

When You Being Rickrolled Silently

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“You know in games or movies when you find an odd little secret that someone in production left unnoticed for the few in the audience that would look for it or happen to stumble upon it? This is the place to share those things you find in real life,” the r/IRLEasterEggs community explains its goal and what their online community is all about.

From the first moments that you visit the subreddit, it’s very obvious that the r/IRLEasterEggs community and its moderators have a wickedly awesome sense of humor and like to have fun. But I guess that comes with the territory—finding small secrets sprinkled all around the world makes you see the fun in life, no matter how hard the silver lining might be to find on some days.

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The New Subway Cars In Stockholm Have Some Interesting Ventilation Covers

The New Subway Cars In Stockholm Have Some Interesting Ventilation Covers

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The moderators are very clear and concise with the rules other members have to follow. They add tiny quirky comments to the rules, making it all really self-explanatory stuff, to be honest. From “don’t seek out conflict” (i.e. don’t be a jerk) to “I feel like I just saw this…” (i.e. try not to repost too often).

The fact that this subreddit exists also shows how many artists, craftsmen, and just your average Joe creatives adding magic to the hidden corners of the world there really are. Who needs Hogwarts when we’ve all got the potential to be wizards anyway?

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Every Autumn In The Oregon Coast Range As The Leaves Change, This Image Emerges From A Pine Forest

Every Autumn In The Oregon Coast Range As The Leaves Change, This Image Emerges From A Pine Forest

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#10

Read The Whole Thing Not Just The Red Circle

Read The Whole Thing Not Just The Red Circle

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My Friend Who Passed Away Was Always Seen With His Beloved English Bulldog, I Noticed This When I Walked To The Backside Of His Tombstone

My Friend Who Passed Away Was Always Seen With His Beloved English Bulldog, I Noticed This When I Walked To The Backside Of His Tombstone

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The Breadman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not usually one to state the obvious, but that is really brilliant and thoughtful

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#12

At Precisely 11:11 A.m. Each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), The Sun’s Rays Pass Through The Ellipses Of The Five Armed Services Pillars To Form A Perfect Solar Spotlight Over A Mosaic Of The Great Seal Of The United States

At Precisely 11:11 A.m. Each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), The Sun’s Rays Pass Through The Ellipses Of The Five Armed Services Pillars To Form A Perfect Solar Spotlight Over A Mosaic Of The Great Seal Of The United States

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#13

Found In The Bottom Of My Bag Of Coffee

Found In The Bottom Of My Bag Of Coffee

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#14

This Bridge In Germany Was Painted To Look Like Legos

This Bridge In Germany Was Painted To Look Like Legos

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#15

Box Gives Funny List Of Extra Uses

Box Gives Funny List Of Extra Uses

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Charlotte
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this company - Who Gives A Crap. They make recycled toilet paper and tissues and 50% of their profits go to building toilets and proper sanitation for communities that don't have them. Plus the rolls are wrapped in paper, not plastic. The rolls are bigger, last longer and look cute too! I strongly recommend them!

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#16

Found This In My Maternity Shorts Today

Found This In My Maternity Shorts Today

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#17

The Tag On My New Belgium Brewing Shirt Has A Picture Of The Lady Who Sewed It

The Tag On My New Belgium Brewing Shirt Has A Picture Of The Lady Who Sewed It

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#18

In Sweden There Are These Statues Of Planets Placed Around The Country. Together They Form The Solar System With Correct Proportions. Globen (The Globe) Is The Sun

In Sweden There Are These Statues Of Planets Placed Around The Country. Together They Form The Solar System With Correct Proportions. Globen (The Globe) Is The Sun

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#19

Medieval Humor. - Abbey Of Sainte Foy, Conques, France, C.1050

Medieval Humor. - Abbey Of Sainte Foy, Conques, France, C.1050

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Incredible Sidewalk Art

Incredible Sidewalk Art

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#23

Walking Past A Local Garden In My Neighborhood, I Noticed They Labeled The Power Line Along With All The Other Plants

Walking Past A Local Garden In My Neighborhood, I Noticed They Labeled The Power Line Along With All The Other Plants

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#26

I Have This Qr Code Sitting Behind Me In Zoom Calls. If Someone Scans It, The Light Comes On

I Have This Qr Code Sitting Behind Me In Zoom Calls. If Someone Scans It, The Light Comes On

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#28

Paisley Abbey (Scotland) Has An 'Alien' Gargoyle Above It's Archways

Paisley Abbey (Scotland) Has An 'Alien' Gargoyle Above It's Archways

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Andrew Gibb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

easter egg bonus: some original gargoyles are of the stone masons who built the church or cathedral

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#29

Under My Beer’s Seemingly Easy To Peel Label

Under My Beer’s Seemingly Easy To Peel Label

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#32

There’s Brass Fish In The Floor At The Seattle Airport. This One, Off By Himself, Has A Suitcase

There’s Brass Fish In The Floor At The Seattle Airport. This One, Off By Himself, Has A Suitcase

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#35

Found While Digging Through Some Old Cat5 Cables At Work

Found While Digging Through Some Old Cat5 Cables At Work

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#36

The Irish Passport Has A Tricolour Flag Binding

The Irish Passport Has A Tricolour Flag Binding

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#40

The Footrest In This Jeep Says “Sand Snow Rivers Rocks” In Morse Code

The Footrest In This Jeep Says “Sand Snow Rivers Rocks” In Morse Code

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#41

The Saturn V LEGO Set Has 1969 Pieces, Which Coincidentally Is The Year Humans Set Foot On The Moon

The Saturn V LEGO Set Has 1969 Pieces, Which Coincidentally Is The Year Humans Set Foot On The Moon

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Allan Clipperton-Boyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok, guys, we're at 1,956... we need 13 more. Let's take the 1 by 6 single dark grey, and make is 6 squares, 1 by 1 ... ok. We need seven more. We can do this!!!

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Charles Bosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say added details, and were careful on scale, but the set really feels just right.

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THOR
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i have this it is 3 feet tall and is in my room to tis day

maia martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah, when i got this one i noticed that! also, when you build it becomes increasingly obvious that 75 percent of the pieces were not necessary, especially when building the inside

Charles Bosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BTW this was a "Lego Ideas" set, so it was actually designed by someone outside of Lego. If you aren't familiar, go look it up, it's pretty cool.

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Charles Bosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is possible they could have ditched up to 30 or so pieces, but it would have left some cool stuff missing.

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Ashton Thatcher
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy crap, I thought I was the only one who noticed this on my set!

mr. t-rex
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know. my dad has this set, but he hasn't built it yet.

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#42

Bottom Of Milk Carton

Bottom Of Milk Carton

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#43

Can’t Let Those Little Buggers Escape

Can’t Let Those Little Buggers Escape

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#44

My Dog Ripped Open Her Platypus Toy And Found A Beaver Egg And A Duck Egg

My Dog Ripped Open Her Platypus Toy And Found A Beaver Egg And A Duck Egg

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#45

One Of My University Buildings Has A Teeny Door

One Of My University Buildings Has A Teeny Door

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#46

When The Easter Egg Gives U A Lil Treat

When The Easter Egg Gives U A Lil Treat

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#47

Cgp Books (British School Revision Books) Always Have Jokes Sprinkled In, But Always A Little Joke About The Book On The Back

Cgp Books (British School Revision Books) Always Have Jokes Sprinkled In, But Always A Little Joke About The Book On The Back

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#48

Cadburys Snuck Their Trademark 'C' In The Middle Of Their Roses' Rose

Cadburys Snuck Their Trademark 'C' In The Middle Of Their Roses' Rose

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#49

Thanks For The Advice, Hat. I Shall Go And Give My Butt To My Mama

Thanks For The Advice, Hat. I Shall Go And Give My Butt To My Mama

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#50

Addition To All The Bottom Easter Eggs

Addition To All The Bottom Easter Eggs

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Charlotte
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Malteasers have very innuendo-heavy advertising - check out some adverts on YouTube

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#51

My Periodic Table Shower Curtain Has The Element Of Surprise On It

My Periodic Table Shower Curtain Has The Element Of Surprise On It

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#52

The Very Last Example Sentence Of A Huge Japanese Dictionary

The Very Last Example Sentence Of A Huge Japanese Dictionary

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#55

Someone’s Had A Bad Day At Work

Someone’s Had A Bad Day At Work

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#57

I Wonder How Many People Actually Read The Text Of The Sticker

I Wonder How Many People Actually Read The Text Of The Sticker

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#58

The Bottom Of My Mug Has Instructions

The Bottom Of My Mug Has Instructions

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#59

The Local Farm Occasionally Puts A Heart Stamp On The Eggs They Sell, And We Got One!

The Local Farm Occasionally Puts A Heart Stamp On The Eggs They Sell, And We Got One!

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#60

Paper Airplane Instructions Inside An Envelope

Paper Airplane Instructions Inside An Envelope

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#61

My Electric Kettle Has A Hidden Video Game In Its Temperature Screen

My Electric Kettle Has A Hidden Video Game In Its Temperature Screen

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#62

Just Discovered Our Test Shipping Labels At Work Have A Little Mario Hidden In Them

Just Discovered Our Test Shipping Labels At Work Have A Little Mario Hidden In Them

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#64

This Building Spells Out Its Address In Morse Code With Its Bricks

This Building Spells Out Its Address In Morse Code With Its Bricks

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#65

Hot Wheels Porsche 944 Turbo Features A Stethoscope In Honour Of The Designer’s Cancer Doctor, Who Owned The Real Car

Hot Wheels Porsche 944 Turbo Features A Stethoscope In Honour Of The Designer’s Cancer Doctor, Who Owned The Real Car

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#66

I Found This Tiny Snake On My Rental Car

I Found This Tiny Snake On My Rental Car

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#69

This Barcode On A Mike's Hard Party Pack

This Barcode On A Mike's Hard Party Pack

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Hans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The reason not to drive drunken is not prison, though. It is not killing yourself and not killing others.

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#70

This Bar Had A Mini Version Of Itself On The Wall

This Bar Had A Mini Version Of Itself On The Wall

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#71

Stephen King’s “Misery” Paperback Cover Can Be Removed To Reveal An Alternate Cover For “Misery’s Return”, The Book That Main Character Paul Sheldon Is Forced Write

Stephen King’s “Misery” Paperback Cover Can Be Removed To Reveal An Alternate Cover For “Misery’s Return”, The Book That Main Character Paul Sheldon Is Forced Write

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#72

This Desert Library I Found At Joshua Tree National Park

This Desert Library I Found At Joshua Tree National Park

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#73

Found In A Beanie

Found In A Beanie

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Sarcastic Panda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes. I wear a beanie all the time. i got my friend one and she wore it all the time too

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#77

I Thought These Sort Of Things Only Happened Out In The Country, Not In The Middle Of A City

I Thought These Sort Of Things Only Happened Out In The Country, Not In The Middle Of A City

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#78

This Dress Tag Is Not Afraid Of Commitment

This Dress Tag Is Not Afraid Of Commitment

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Rowlie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But I won't hesitate no more, no more It cannot wait, I'm sure

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#79

After Wearing This Pair Of Sunglasses For About A Month, I Noticed This Message

After Wearing This Pair Of Sunglasses For About A Month, I Noticed This Message

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#81

Found On The Back Of My Beef Jerky. Idk I Thought It Belonged Here

Found On The Back Of My Beef Jerky. Idk I Thought It Belonged Here

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they don't mess around with nonsense like 'sharing size', 'family size' etc.

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#82

The Underside Of A Dog Treat Bag

The Underside Of A Dog Treat Bag

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#83

My Surface Cleaner Is Hitting On Me...

My Surface Cleaner Is Hitting On Me...

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#87

Found A Tribute To Eddie Van Halen On The Bottom Of My Beer

Found A Tribute To Eddie Van Halen On The Bottom Of My Beer

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#91

Inside My Old Computer

Inside My Old Computer

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#92

Went For Some Ice Cream And Found A 20 Year Work Celebration

Went For Some Ice Cream And Found A 20 Year Work Celebration

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#93

Popcorn Allergen Warning At Nova Cinemas In Melbourne

Popcorn Allergen Warning At Nova Cinemas In Melbourne

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#94

My Plastic Wrap Just Told Me To Add It To My Grocery List!

My Plastic Wrap Just Told Me To Add It To My Grocery List!

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#95

Ventilation Disguised As Rubber Boots - Munich

Ventilation Disguised As Rubber Boots - Munich

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#96

Canadian Milk Carton For Sure

Canadian Milk Carton For Sure

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Swyft
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would I open the top like it's supposed to be opened, thats dumb

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#98

A Rather Accurate Prediction From My Pancake Mix This Morning

A Rather Accurate Prediction From My Pancake Mix This Morning

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Found On The Bottom Of An Insomnia Cookies Box Today After I Tossed It In The Trash

Found On The Bottom Of An Insomnia Cookies Box Today After I Tossed It In The Trash

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#102

This Nut Milk Carton Has A Special Message For Lefties

This Nut Milk Carton Has A Special Message For Lefties

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#104

At Tillamook Air Museum, Home Of The Largest Wooden Hangar Ever Built, Intended To House Us Navy Blimps, Someone Hung Up A 192-Foot High Basketball Hoop

At Tillamook Air Museum, Home Of The Largest Wooden Hangar Ever Built, Intended To House Us Navy Blimps, Someone Hung Up A 192-Foot High Basketball Hoop

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#106

This Checklist On The Back Of The Tag Inside A Suit I Rented

This Checklist On The Back Of The Tag Inside A Suit I Rented

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#107

Found This Whole Building A Shelf. Don't Worry, I Followed The Instructions

Found This Whole Building A Shelf. Don't Worry, I Followed The Instructions

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#108

On A Board From A San Francisco Rush Cabinet I Am Rebuilding

On A Board From A San Francisco Rush Cabinet I Am Rebuilding

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#109

Bottom Of An Xbox One S

Bottom Of An Xbox One S

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Zlaxcat Youtube
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have an Xbox One S, when I come home, I am definitely checking for that. (Update, I found it). 👍👍👍👍

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#110

Imagine Seeing A Giant Qr Code On Your Flight

Imagine Seeing A Giant Qr Code On Your Flight

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#112

Thanks For The Advice, Mug!

Thanks For The Advice, Mug!

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#113

Found This When Hanging Up My Hoodie

Found This When Hanging Up My Hoodie

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Elli Rahim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every clothing item you choose or wear should compliment you.

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#114

Thanks For The Advice, Salami!

Thanks For The Advice, Salami!

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#115

Those Corns Growing On The Barcode Of My Cereal Box

Those Corns Growing On The Barcode Of My Cereal Box

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Sarah Dirkschnieder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgive a non-native speaker for their confusion. In German, 'Korn' simply means grain or cereal. We call corn 'Mais'.

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#116

Not Sure If This Belongs, But I Think Someone At Kroger Likes Bee Movie

Not Sure If This Belongs, But I Think Someone At Kroger Likes Bee Movie

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#118

These Guys In The Middle Of The Sidewalk Coming Out Of A Puddle

These Guys In The Middle Of The Sidewalk Coming Out Of A Puddle

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#120

Drove Past A Water Tower With A Smiley Face The Other Day

Drove Past A Water Tower With A Smiley Face The Other Day

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#121

In The Owner's Manual Of This Speaker Cabinet

In The Owner's Manual Of This Speaker Cabinet

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#123

My Garden Hose Nozzle Has A Smiley Face On It .

My Garden Hose Nozzle Has A Smiley Face On It .

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#125

This Gave Me A Laugh! Front Of The Instructions For The Bookcase We Just Bought.

This Gave Me A Laugh! Front Of The Instructions For The Bookcase We Just Bought.

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#126

My Official Highschool Common-Core Math Packet Has A Calculator With “531 8008” Written, Or “Boobies” Upside-Down

My Official Highschool Common-Core Math Packet Has A Calculator With “531 8008” Written, Or “Boobies” Upside-Down

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#127

If You Arrange My Daughters Toy Blocks In Numerical Order One Side Spells Out The Name Of The Manufacturer

If You Arrange My Daughters Toy Blocks In Numerical Order One Side Spells Out The Name Of The Manufacturer

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#128

A Little Engraved Pine Tree On The Interior Side Of A Lock That Fell Off A Cabinet At Work

A Little Engraved Pine Tree On The Interior Side Of A Lock That Fell Off A Cabinet At Work

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#129

I Just Noticed This Today, After 7 Years

I Just Noticed This Today, After 7 Years

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#130

Found This In A Sprayground Backpack

Found This In A Sprayground Backpack

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#131

My Wife And I Opened A Salon. I Hid This On The Side Of The Backbar When We Tiled It

My Wife And I Opened A Salon. I Hid This On The Side Of The Backbar When We Tiled It

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#132

Epstein Receipt

Epstein Receipt

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#134

Words Of Wisdom On My Drink Today..

Words Of Wisdom On My Drink Today..

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Ella McKenney
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sparkling ICE is one of my favorite drinks, I was waiting for this to be on here. :)

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#135

Found At The Bottom Of A Fruit Drink. "I'd Hit A New Low, Until You Found Me"

Found At The Bottom Of A Fruit Drink. "I'd Hit A New Low, Until You Found Me"

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#136

Just Finished My First Bottle Of Whistle Pig Boss Hog Vii, And Noticed This Message In A Bottle

Just Finished My First Bottle Of Whistle Pig Boss Hog Vii, And Noticed This Message In A Bottle

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Kateryna
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore. Unlike the mediocre, intrepid spirit seek victory over those things that [light] impossible... it is with a iron [...] that they unbank on the most daring of all undertakings... do not meet the shadowy further without fear and conquer the unknown. Ferdinand Magellan"

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#137

Champagne Cork Telling Me Not To Tell You About His Existence

Champagne Cork Telling Me Not To Tell You About His Existence

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#138

Mom Came By And Saw Me At Work Today. I Looked Down And Noticed This. Shows Remaining Tread As The Tire Wears Down

Mom Came By And Saw Me At Work Today. I Looked Down And Noticed This. Shows Remaining Tread As The Tire Wears Down

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