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Many internet users call Australia the land of the 'NOPE'. But it's so much more than that. Just take a look at the country's subreddit and you'll see what it has to offer.
Physics teachers defending their houses from bushfires? Check. Sexy calendars? Check. Public bike repair stations? You bet. The members of this sub share pictures of pretty much everything that makes Australia the unique patch of land that it is.
Tony Abbott, a former politician who served as the Prime Minister of Australia, has said that "Once people come to Australia, they join the team." So since traveling in real life is still tricky, join Bored Panda on a voyage to the biggest Aussie subreddit on the internet.
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#1
The Same Sex Marriage Debate In A Nutshell
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#2
This Is Patrick Boyle. He Went Around Mallacoota Searching For Injured Wildlife. Pictured Is One Of The Koalas He Had Rescued. Shoutout To The Legend
Interestingly, Australia is considered the second driest continent after Antarctica. When you look at the busy Sydney harbor or the impressive skyline of metropolitan Melbourne, it seems almost unbelievable that nearly 40% of the continent is uninhabitable.
The lack of rainfall is one of the main reasons why such a huge amount of its landmass is so desolate. The national precipitation for 2020 was 483.4mm (19 inches). For comparison, even California gets about 563mm (22 inches) of rainfall every year.
This arid, uninhabitable part of Australia lies in the middle of the continent (the Outback), away from the coastline. And this is also the reason why more than 80% of the country’s population lives within 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the coast.
#3
Spotted In A Sunshine Coast Woolworths
#4
Our Cat Came Home After Missing In The Fires For 7 Nights. She’s Burnt But Should Live. We Thought Her Lost When The Fire Consumed Most Of Our Property. Best Feeling Ever To Walk Out And See Her Alive
#5
Why Are You Littering?
Aboriginal Australians first arrived at the Land Down Under from Maritime Southeast Asia sometime between 50,000 and 65,000 years ago. From the rainforests in the north, the deserts in the center, and the sub-Antarctic islands of Tasmania and Bass Strait, they penetrated to all parts of the continent.
In fact, the artistic, musical, and spiritual customs they've created are among the longest surviving such traditions in human history.
#6
Funko Just Released A Pop On Popcultcha (A Pop And Collectable Website) Of A Bushfire Hero. All Proceeds Go To Bushfire Efforts
#7
My Physics Teacher Defended Her House From Bushfires By Herself, And Then Waited Out The Fire In Her Pool Using A Scuba Tank
#8
After A Blackout Night, My Mate Woke Up To A Ripper Selfie On His Phone!
#9
Had The Window Open And He Just Flew In. Bena, Victoria
The first documented visit to Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km (186 miles) of coastline.
There are claims of earlier landings by the Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Arabs, and Romans, but there is little credible documented evidence.
If there is something that Aussies in today's world are known for, it's their easy-going and friendly attitude. They can put aside stress to appreciate the good things in life that are right in front of them. We're hoping you'll be able to enjoy this list just like that!
#10
Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!
#11
Energex Couldn't Check My Meter Due To My Chicken
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
How does one restrain a chicken? Is a cage a restraint? (All I can imagine in my little mind is a chicken chained to a tree!) I know I'm weird.
#12
In Maryborough Queensland Australia Birthplace Of Mary Poppins Author Pl Travers, They Have Mary Poppins Crossing Lights
#13
F Yeah Ariel
#15
Today I Learned Echidnas Can Swim
#16
Meanwhile In Australia...
Ashasaurus rex 3 years ago
My doorbell is actually broken. I need to use this request at least once. Hehe
#17
Last Years Trip To Australia, Love From Belgium!
#18
The City Of Brisbane, Australia, Has Public Bike Repair Stations
#19
Bloody Seagulls
#20
A Pile Of Manure Has Been Dumped Outside The Sydney Headquarters Of News Corp
#21
Rescued This Guy From My Shed, Must Have Been Locked In There For A Few Days, And 10mins Later He Came To Backdoor To Say Thanks Before Heading Off To Eat Cherry Plums!
#22
Slipped Through The Back Door Of Department Of Transport...
#23
I Love Australia
#24
Stunning View
#25
Australia Summed Up
#26
This Possum Chilling In The Workshop At My Work
#27
Smart Bins In Australia Use Solar Power To Compact Waste. Includes Foot Handle
#28
No Thanks
#29
Selling Point For Aussie School
#30
The Morning Shoe Check (Before We Put Them On) Saved My Wife A Bit Of Pain Today
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Nope, nope, nope. Spiders and snakes I can handle but not bloody centipedes.
#31
My Dad Kept Getting Recognized As Scomo So My Sis And I Made Him A Shirt To Keep Him Safe While Travelling Australia
#32
Google Street View Has Blurred The Face Of Ballina's Big Prawn. Privacy First!
#33
I'm An American Intern In Sydney. The Office Made Me This Spread Of Classic Australian Goodies. Not Pictured: Cheezels, Milo, And BBQ Shapes
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Fairy bread is a kids party classic. Just buttered bread with sprinkles, even better with Nutella instead of butter lol.
#34
Sexy Calendars In Australia
#35
This Street Has An Optical Illusion Painted On A Bunch Of Buildings. Fremantle, Australia
#36
40 Degrees Up North Vic Today. Had A Little Visitor Come And Smack The Door With His Tail Before Taking A Dip In Our Pond
#37
My Mum's Partner Found This Brown Snake Under His Toilet Lid
#38
For All The Naysayers Who Think The Rest Of Us Are Paranoid
Thorfin Wolfsbane 3 years ago
black widows are harmless as long as you're not their current husband
Allan Breum 3 years ago
Nothing wrong with being paranoid. If you're paranoid too often, well you're just paranoid, but if you're not paranoid often enough you're screwed.
lara 3 years ago
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they aren't out to get you.
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Siv Øiesvold 3 years ago
I would keep my shoes (everything) in plastic boxes with the lid taped shut..
KingJK04 3 years ago
Is anybody else wondering what that spider had to go through in the red room or is it just me?
Thomas Sweda 3 years ago
You’re not paranoid, but I would question the the intelligence of living there.
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
Same family as a black widow but this is a redback which is Australian. Edit: my mistake, this isn't a redback due to the red marking being on the abdomen.
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SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago (edited)
I went to walk into my storage closet in my apartment, saw some spider webs, and just had a baaaad feeling about going in. Called my friendly maintenance man, and when he checked, there was a black widow, who’s web completely spanned the width and height of the doorway about 1 1/2 feet in. Hashtag spidey senses.
Mike Rodrick 3 years ago
Don't people turn their shoes upside down or stuff something in them to keep visitors out?
Hugh Mulckey 3 years ago
Lol. Theres a shoe company called red back. Although i think that was the joke.
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
*Never* think that. We've got black widow spiders here. Assume wildlife is sneaking into your shoes. Annywhere you are. Just assume it.
Mewregaurd Hissyfit 3 years ago
Can you collect'em all? I've heard black widows can fetch a hefty price tag of about $50 each.......as a lot of medical labs use their venom for research into pain medications and such.
Calypso poet 3 years ago
I'm in Ohio and I tap out my shoes before I put them on if they've been sitting in the closet. I have had some bad reactions to spider bites. The wolf spiders aren't staying by the lake anymore.
Zaza 3 years ago
I don't know a whole lot about spiders, but isn't a round black one with a small spot (in back or belly depending on if they're male or female) a venomous spider? Like a very bad one that will leave you in excrutiating pain and possibly huge wounds thet won't heal for weeks? I thought I remembered that from a "what is this bug" group
Michigan Guy 3 years ago
so....he finished the beer in the shoe and passed out? i mean, naturally....that's a lot of beer for such a low body mass....
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
There has only been one death from a confirmed spider bite since 1979 in Australia.
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#39
Til Melbourne Is Closer To Antarctica Than It Is To Darwin
#40
Straight From Brisbane Central
#41
Absolute Legend On Melbourne Zoo Livestream
#42
Typical Beach In Australia
#43
Old Mate Kept Ringing My Doorbell At 2am
#44
It Hit 45 Degrees Celsius In Our Area Today And My Boyfriend Got Instantly Branded By His Seat Belt Buckle Getting Into His Car. It’s Already Peeling
#45
Left My Shoes Outside In Australia
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
They are clearly a novice, you never leave your shoes outside. If it's not the redbacks or white tips that may take up residence but snakes too.
#46
Good On You, Sydney...
#47
The Man Brought A Bloody Cool Snake On The Bus! Some Dude Said That Particular Snake Tastes Like Chicken!
#48
Aussie Food
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
1. Vegemite 2. Sausage sizzle (snags) in front of bunnings. 3. Fairy bread and 4. chip butties or chip sangas. Chicken salt is the best.
#49
I Did Laugh At The Casual Nature Of This Very Australian Warning Found At Byron Bay Beach
#50
Australian Internet
Unwelcomed Guest 3 years ago
Don’t need home internet any more, got fully vaccinated and now have 5G where ever I go for nothing
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renee brack 3 years ago
I live in Australia. I didn't know we were also the Land of Nope. I like it here. Is that crazy? Hang on. Gotta go. An 8 foot kangaroo just banged her head on the ceiling. Silly bugger... I better make her a sandwich and check her pouch for mail. That's how the postal service is working here in lockdown. Roos are immune to Covid.
Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago
lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(
NuClea Bomb 3 years ago
Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up
Pavlovs Cat 3 years ago
It is an incredible place - my now husband and I travelled from UK and went on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in 2016. It is an incredible place, and I have many happy memories I treasure. The blue mountains in particular are very special. I kinda hope not too many people go there to help protect it from the idiots who don't respect the rules/ barriers, etc.
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Jo Choto 3 years ago
I'm not frightened of any animals, but the problem is, in Australia, so many of them are dangerous and you just have no idea which ones, so you view all creatures with a good degree of caution.
Libstak 3 years ago
Seriously, I've been here 50 years and can count on one hand how many dangerous animals and insects I,'ve come across. Only real freak was one huntsman the size of my hand. Had to drive 10kms before I cut it loose. I was actually paranoid it could find it's way back even then.
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Tara Morgan 3 years ago
The most beautiful country (it seems) that i never wanted to visit because of your dang spiders!! lol, I'm terrified of them!!! But my mom said she didn't see anything scary while she was there and she absolutely loved it!
Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago
Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!
Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago
Bad Sh*t happens in every country, no one said we were saints... but some of us try to make a difference in our lil bit of the world.... Where do you come from???
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renee brack 3 years ago
I live in Australia. I didn't know we were also the Land of Nope. I like it here. Is that crazy? Hang on. Gotta go. An 8 foot kangaroo just banged her head on the ceiling. Silly bugger... I better make her a sandwich and check her pouch for mail. That's how the postal service is working here in lockdown. Roos are immune to Covid.
Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago
lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(
NuClea Bomb 3 years ago
Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up
Pavlovs Cat 3 years ago
It is an incredible place - my now husband and I travelled from UK and went on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in 2016. It is an incredible place, and I have many happy memories I treasure. The blue mountains in particular are very special. I kinda hope not too many people go there to help protect it from the idiots who don't respect the rules/ barriers, etc.
Load More Replies... Jo Choto 3 years ago
I'm not frightened of any animals, but the problem is, in Australia, so many of them are dangerous and you just have no idea which ones, so you view all creatures with a good degree of caution.
Libstak 3 years ago
Seriously, I've been here 50 years and can count on one hand how many dangerous animals and insects I,'ve come across. Only real freak was one huntsman the size of my hand. Had to drive 10kms before I cut it loose. I was actually paranoid it could find it's way back even then.
Load More Replies... Tara Morgan 3 years ago
The most beautiful country (it seems) that i never wanted to visit because of your dang spiders!! lol, I'm terrified of them!!! But my mom said she didn't see anything scary while she was there and she absolutely loved it!
Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago
Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!
Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago
Bad Sh*t happens in every country, no one said we were saints... but some of us try to make a difference in our lil bit of the world.... Where do you come from???
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