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Regular drivers have no doubt encountered signage that made them do a double take. From strange symbols to truly ominous texts and warnings, some drivers have likely wondered “What the hell happened here?”

So people from around the world have documented the most scary, weird, and threatening signs they have encountered in the wild. From warnings against ghostly sounds to truly demented facial expressions, oddities can be found everywhere. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite examples, and comment your thoughts below. 

#1

Warning Sign At My Work

Warning Sign At My Work

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#2

Just Saw This Sign At The Theater When I Was Leaving

Just Saw This Sign At The Theater When I Was Leaving

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#3

These Pedestrian Crossing Signs Look Like Pedestrians Crossing The Street

These Pedestrian Crossing Signs Look Like Pedestrians Crossing The Street

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The number one place where one might encounter signs is in and around a road system. Indeed, you basically can’t even go a mile without a handful of them in most places. These date back to the establishment of road systems in general. Throughout Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East, one can still find the old Roman milestones, telling travelers just how far they had gone. 

While many early signs were set up by the administrators of cities, a significant number started as a way to assist hobbyists. Early cyclers, who wanted to explore the country, would often end up going down hazardous roads without knowing it. So local cycling clubs began to put up warnings, some of which were no doubt as “threatening” as the examples here. 

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#4

When You Buy The Old Neighborhood's Drug House

When You Buy The Old Neighborhood's Drug House

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#5

This Sign Above The Human Cadaver Lab At My University

This Sign Above The Human Cadaver Lab At My University

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#6

Ominous Sign At A Disused Nuclear Bunker In Essex

Ominous Sign At A Disused Nuclear Bunker In Essex

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Business signage has a pedigree just as old as roads. Indeed, the proverb "A good wine needs no bush," likely comes from a Roman tavern. For less literate citizens, certain symbols would be used, which we might still see today, for example, the white and red of a barber’s pole and three circles for pawnbrokers. 

#7

Bucklin Trail - Killington Vermont

Bucklin Trail - Killington Vermont

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#8

The Racoon's Choice

The Racoon's Choice

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#9

Light Blew Out On A Canadian Wendy’s Sign

Light Blew Out On A Canadian Wendy’s Sign

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#10

In Chicago Near The Former Site Of The Argonne National Laboratory, An Early Site Used For The Manhattan Project

In Chicago Near The Former Site Of The Argonne National Laboratory, An Early Site Used For The Manhattan Project

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#11

These Have Always Been The Scariest Signs To Me. Those Markers Aren’t Even Close To The River. Great Falls, VA

These Have Always Been The Scariest Signs To Me. Those Markers Aren’t Even Close To The River. Great Falls, VA

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#12

My Science Teacher Put This On His Door For Lab's Safety Week

My Science Teacher Put This On His Door For Lab's Safety Week

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#13

I Wish This Sign Had "Aaaaaaaa!" Caption

I Wish This Sign Had "Aaaaaaaa!" Caption

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#14

When It's So Bad You Need A Sign

When It's So Bad You Need A Sign

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#15

Weird "Are You Dreaming" Sign Found In A Psychologist's Waiting Room

Weird "Are You Dreaming" Sign Found In A Psychologist's Waiting Room

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#16

Michigan Tech Strikes Again

Michigan Tech Strikes Again

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#17

The Numbers Are Exaggerated, But The Warning Is Valid

The Numbers Are Exaggerated, But The Warning Is Valid

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#18

Found One In The Wild

Found One In The Wild

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#19

Door At Calarts

Door At Calarts

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#20

Crematorium Sign

Crematorium Sign

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#21

Some Good Advice In The Big Island Of Hawaii

Some Good Advice In The Big Island Of Hawaii

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#22

Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, Canada

Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, Canada

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#23

A Sign At My Local Nursing Home

A Sign At My Local Nursing Home

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#24

"Stop Extreme Heat Danger" Warning Sign, Death Valley National Park, California, United States

"Stop Extreme Heat Danger" Warning Sign, Death Valley National Park, California, United States

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#25

This Warning Sign

This Warning Sign

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#26

Good General Policy

Good General Policy

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#27

Found On An Abandoned Building 20+ Miles From The Closest Town

Found On An Abandoned Building 20+ Miles From The Closest Town

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#28

This Sign At My Local Hospital

This Sign At My Local Hospital

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#29

I Go Camping Here Every Year. There Used To Be A Lake Behind This Sign But The California Drought Took Its Toll

I Go Camping Here Every Year. There Used To Be A Lake Behind This Sign But The California Drought Took Its Toll

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#30

On A Commercial Waste Bin

On A Commercial Waste Bin

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#31

Found In A Small Rural NZ Town

Found In A Small Rural NZ Town

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#32

There's A Story Behind Every Sign

There's A Story Behind Every Sign

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#33

McDonald's In Malaysia Is So Scary

McDonald's In Malaysia Is So Scary

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#34

Sign Posted At Staples' Office Supply Store

Sign Posted At Staples' Office Supply Store

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#35

Was At The Flower Shop With My Son Today And Saw This Sign. Let's Just Say He Didn't Leave My Side

Was At The Flower Shop With My Son Today And Saw This Sign. Let's Just Say He Didn't Leave My Side

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#36

Don't Feed The Squirrels In Zion National Park

Don't Feed The Squirrels In Zion National Park

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#37

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sleeping Bear Dunes

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#38

A Sign From A Local Lighthouse. And They Still Get Tourists Falling In The Ocean

A Sign From A Local Lighthouse. And They Still Get Tourists Falling In The Ocean

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#39

Something's Telling Me Not To Eat Here

Something's Telling Me Not To Eat Here

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#40

Wittenoom, Western Australia. Previously An Asbestos Mining Town

Wittenoom, Western Australia. Previously An Asbestos Mining Town

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#41

Looks Legit

Looks Legit

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#42

Sign I Found On The Inside Of A Security Door Of A Fast Food Restaurant

Sign I Found On The Inside Of A Security Door Of A Fast Food Restaurant

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#43

Hawaii Volcanos National Park

Hawaii Volcanos National Park

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#44

Squash Courts Don't Play Around

Squash Courts Don't Play Around

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#45

Found This Halfway Through A Nature Trail

Found This Halfway Through A Nature Trail

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#46

This Sign Near The Top Of The Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

This Sign Near The Top Of The Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

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#47

This Sign In Yukon

This Sign In Yukon

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#48

This Sign Was At A Truck Dealership

This Sign Was At A Truck Dealership

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#49

Stop, But Do It In A Goth Way

Stop, But Do It In A Goth Way

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#50

Road Sign Near My House Is Both Blank And Covered In Bullet Holes

Road Sign Near My House Is Both Blank And Covered In Bullet Holes

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