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The most simple perspective would tell you that making something bigger means more materials, making it, ultimately, harder. However, the truth is that in many ways, miniaturization is the actually impressive skill.

The “Things For Ants” Internet group is dedicated to all the examples of tiny “normal” things that netizens have shared from across the internet. So get comfortable as you scroll through, whip out your magnifying glass, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Ants, Kittens... Same Difference

Ants, Kittens... Same Difference

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

I love when people buy tiny furniture for their cats. Look how happy the kitty on the right is.

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If you’ve ever tried to “fix” some broken electronics with a set of tweezers, you are probably well aware that even our ever dexterous hands have their limits. As humans have learned more about material science and developed better machines over time, we’ve actually been able to offset our own physical limitations.

This is particularly important for fields like medicine. After all, if one is going to be putting something inside another person during surgery, it should be as fine as modern science allows. A nice side effect is that they are also more portable and, overall, use fewer resources to manufacture.

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What Is This? A Dinosaur For Ants?

What Is This? A Dinosaur For Ants?

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

Tis a baby horned lizard and they are adorable. The thing that gets prople is if you scare them, they shoot blood from their eyes to scare you away. "the horned lizard's ability to shoot blood from its eyes is a sophisticated defense mechanism that involves the coordination of the circulatory and muscular systems. The circulatory system increases blood flow to the eyes, while the muscular system controls the contraction of muscles to expel the blood. Apr 18, 2023 Utah.edu

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

We caught these all the time when I was a kid in the desert southwest US. My brothers always got sprayed with blood but I never did, I was very gentle with them and we always let them go. They're fabulous to have around, their main food is ants.

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Of course, a tiny cucumber or carrot has nothing to do with miniaturization, unless it was intentional, and a lot more to do with an issue that has plagued humans ever since we decided that chasing animals was not a great lifestyle - soil quality. In short, putting some seeds in the ground is almost never enough.

#7

A Continental Breakfast. I Make My Roommate Mini Versions Of What I Eat Because He Always Says He’s Not Hungry

A Continental Breakfast. I Make My Roommate Mini Versions Of What I Eat Because He Always Says He’s Not Hungry

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Contrary to what some folks believe, growing large fruits and vegetables isn’t a sort of “fire and forget” job, the plants, trees and bushes need to be constantly maintained. This includes constant checkups, keeping the soul moist, protecting them from the elements and fertilizing them regularly. In short, some dirt and seeds are not going to be sufficient.

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#13

What Is This? A Bird Cooking A Nice Pasta Based Meal For His Fiancé In A Kitchen For Ants?

What Is This? A Bird Cooking A Nice Pasta Based Meal For His Fiancé In A Kitchen For Ants?

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#19

This Extremely Detailed Terrarium

This Extremely Detailed Terrarium

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CD Mills
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, Extremely Detailed Diorama. There is nothing actually alive in there. It's lovely though.

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#22

It's My Cake Day And I Wanna Celebrate With Rainbow Cake For Ants! 🎂

It's My Cake Day And I Wanna Celebrate With Rainbow Cake For Ants! 🎂

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#35

Oh Goodness, I Over Shopped! Who Else Goes To The Grocery Store And Impulse Buys?! I Knew I Should Have Eaten Breakfast Before Leaving The House!

Oh Goodness, I Over Shopped! Who Else Goes To The Grocery Store And Impulse Buys?! I Knew I Should Have Eaten Breakfast Before Leaving The House!

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

My sis and nephew got really into the tiny food thing. It's pretty adorable

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#36

What Is This, A Carrot For Ants!?

What Is This, A Carrot For Ants!?

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CD Mills
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he didn't pull a muscle yanking that monster out of the ground!

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#40

Proposal For Ants

Proposal For Ants

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glowworm2
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you need to do the old Three Stooges joke where you hand your girlfriend a magnifying glass before presenting her with that ring.

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#43

My Mom Bought A Kiddie Pool Online But Didn’t Check The Size

My Mom Bought A Kiddie Pool Online But Didn’t Check The Size

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Brian Droste
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is kitty pool. Not a kiddie pool. Hey I got one in before anyone else did.

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#44

What Is This, A Dutch Oven For Ants?

What Is This, A Dutch Oven For Ants?

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

With the prices Le Creuset pans are going for, I might just be able to afford this one.

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#48

What Is This, A Coconut For Ants?

What Is This, A Coconut For Ants?

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#50

What Is This, Amazon Packages For Ants?

What Is This, Amazon Packages For Ants?

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#51

I Know I Should Be Eating Less Carbs But I Can’t Resist Toasted White Bread 😂 Fun Fact - We Baked The Homemade Bread From Scratch... It’s Edible! 😁⠀⠀⠀

I Know I Should Be Eating Less Carbs But I Can’t Resist Toasted White Bread 😂 Fun Fact - We Baked The Homemade Bread From Scratch... It’s Edible! 😁⠀⠀⠀

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CD Mills
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adore every pixel of this picture! That is sweet enough to give you diabetes.

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#54

I Offer A Lemon To The Ants!

I Offer A Lemon To The Ants!

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#58

What Is This, Windex Bottles For Ants?!?!

What Is This, Windex Bottles For Ants?!?!

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#61

What Is This, A Pumpkin Candy Bucket For Ants?!

What Is This, A Pumpkin Candy Bucket For Ants?!

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#64

Found This On Fb, Thought It Belongs Here

Found This On Fb, Thought It Belongs Here

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#68

What Is This, A Typewriter For Literate Ants?

What Is This, A Typewriter For Literate Ants?

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

It belongs in the Derek Zoolander center for kids who can't read good.

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#69

What's Up With This Tiny Cocktail Shaker?

What's Up With This Tiny Cocktail Shaker?

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CD Mills
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm enough of a lightweight my limit would still be only two drinks.

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#70

Found This On My Girlfriend's Keychain, What Is This A Spoon For Ants!?

Found This On My Girlfriend's Keychain, What Is This A Spoon For Ants!?

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#72

What Is This, A Pumpkin Pie For Ants?

What Is This, A Pumpkin Pie For Ants?

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CD Mills
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm, that remote looks like ground zero for the next pandemic. *Backs away...

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#74

What Is This? A Stand Mixer For Ants?!

What Is This? A Stand Mixer For Ants?!

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Brian Droste
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I would have like this post more if it wasn't for the is this for ants comments. I thought that was stupid.

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#76

What Is This? A Mac For Ants?

What Is This? A Mac For Ants?

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#77

Customer Said “I Have A Tiny Tip For You”

Customer Said “I Have A Tiny Tip For You”

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Brian Droste
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they are older coins, they might be worth some money. Need to get them check out.

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#80

What Is This? Social Distancing For Ants?!

What Is This? Social Distancing For Ants?!

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