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30 Things Worn Down Over Time That Tell Interesting Stories (New Pics)

“Time and tide wait for no man” is one of our oldest sayings, pre-dating modern English and going all the way back to 1225. A true classic, this saying has stood the test of time because of it's simple, fundamental truth; when it comes to longevity, basic is always better.

This list, compiled by Bored Panda, is an ode to all kinds of things that have faced up to the unstoppable force of time, and survived. Their strange, ethereal beauty lies in the stories that they tell; the wear and tear of gravity, friction, repeated use and weather gives you a definite idea of the kind of existence these objects have experienced over the years, and tell a lot about those that used them!

Scroll down below to check out this fascinating list for yourself, as well as previous posts here and here, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Good Boy Spotted In Prague

Good Boy Spotted In Prague

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Lots of pets created an aura!

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My Brother And I Each Received Identical Teddy Bears When We Were Born. I Loved Mine Just A Bit More...

My Brother And I Each Received Identical Teddy Bears When We Were Born. I Loved Mine Just A Bit More...

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#3

This Dog's Favorite Spot

This Dog's Favorite Spot

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The Glass Globe Of This Light Focused The Sunlight Enough To Burn The Suns Path In The Grass

The Glass Globe Of This Light Focused The Sunlight Enough To Burn The Suns Path In The Grass

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#5

Moving Around Dumbells With My Foot Wore My Shoes Into Showing My Foots Skeletal Pattern

Moving Around Dumbells With My Foot Wore My Shoes Into Showing My Foots Skeletal Pattern

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#6

The Cover Of George Orwell's, "1984," Becomes Less Censored With Wear

The Cover Of George Orwell's, "1984," Becomes Less Censored With Wear

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#7

14 Years Of Scratches

14 Years Of Scratches

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#8

The Way The Sun Has Weathered This Sign So It Looks Like Its Heavy Metal Style

The Way The Sun Has Weathered This Sign So It Looks Like Its Heavy Metal Style

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#9

The Flooring In The Waiting Area At This Pizzeria Is So Worn You Can See The Old Floor

The Flooring In The Waiting Area At This Pizzeria Is So Worn You Can See The Old Floor

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#10

Pigment Stripped From Leaf Because It Spent So Much Time In A Pool

Pigment Stripped From Leaf Because It Spent So Much Time In A Pool

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#11

My Girlfriend’s Cat Paces Using The Same Steps Each Day

My Girlfriend’s Cat Paces Using The Same Steps Each Day

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#12

Cobb’s Mat From Eager Tapping When He Hears The Car Pull Up

Cobb’s Mat From Eager Tapping When He Hears The Car Pull Up

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#13

My Sheaffer Reminder Ballpoint Pen. This Has Been In My Pocket Every Weekday For The Last 15 Years. It Used To Belong To My Grand-Father. I Know He Used It Because The Brass Was Already Starting To Wear Through When I Got It. They Still Make The Refills For It

My Sheaffer Reminder Ballpoint Pen. This Has Been In My Pocket Every Weekday For The Last 15 Years. It Used To Belong To My Grand-Father. I Know He Used It Because The Brass Was Already Starting To Wear Through When I Got It. They Still Make The Refills For It

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#14

The Wire Has Worn Into This Rock After Years Of Hikers Walking Over It

The Wire Has Worn Into This Rock After Years Of Hikers Walking Over It

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#15

The Comparison Of Right Handed And Left Handed People At My High School

The Comparison Of Right Handed And Left Handed People At My High School

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#16

My Dad Has Had The Same Wallet For So Long His Driver's License Photo Is Imprinted On The Plastic

My Dad Has Had The Same Wallet For So Long His Driver's License Photo Is Imprinted On The Plastic

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

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Our Local Barber Has Been In Business For As Long As I Can Remember. The Metal Floor Is Worn Down Where He Walks Round The Only Chair Each Day

Our Local Barber Has Been In Business For As Long As I Can Remember. The Metal Floor Is Worn Down Where He Walks Round The Only Chair Each Day

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#18

This Wall Broke Exposing Years Of Layers Of Paint

This Wall Broke Exposing Years Of Layers Of Paint

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#19

These Knives At My Work Have Been Used So Much They're Almost Gone

These Knives At My Work Have Been Used So Much They're Almost Gone

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#20

All The Letters On My Gf's Lotion Bottle Started Falling Off

All The Letters On My Gf's Lotion Bottle Started Falling Off

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#21

My Mom Bought The Same Stuffed Animal For My Sister In Case She Lost It. After 16 Years, We Found All Four Of Them

My Mom Bought The Same Stuffed Animal For My Sister In Case She Lost It. After 16 Years, We Found All Four Of Them

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My Grandma's Carpet After Moving Her Bed For The First Time In 60 Years

My Grandma's Carpet After Moving Her Bed For The First Time In 60 Years

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#23

I've Worn Each Hole In This Belt

I've Worn Each Hole In This Belt

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#24

Staples From Posters After Four Decades

Staples From Posters After Four Decades

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#25

Fake Door At IKEA

Fake Door At IKEA

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#26

This Key After 10 Years Of Entering Orders At My Grandmothers Shop

This Key After 10 Years Of Entering Orders At My Grandmothers Shop

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

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Store Doorbell

Store Doorbell

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#28

The Wear Indicators On My Tires Show A Percentage Representative Of The Amount Of Tread Left.

The Wear Indicators On My Tires Show A Percentage Representative Of The Amount Of Tread Left.

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#29

Stairs Built In 1829 vs. 2005

Stairs Built In 1829 vs. 2005

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#30

Fax Machine/Scanner Used So Heavily, The Paper Has Cut The Plastic Over Time

Fax Machine/Scanner Used So Heavily, The Paper Has Cut The Plastic Over Time

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Šarūnė is a List Curator here at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. Before BP, she traveled quite a bit and now could tell you some interesting stories about Alaskan black bears or how to survive +35°C while hiking in the Portuguese mountains. Later, she worked as a freelance copywriter for a travel agency until one day, she just became a bored panda. Now, Šarūnė can easily create a list of "30 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats".

Šarūnė is a List Curator here at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. Before BP, she traveled quite a bit and now could tell you some interesting stories about Alaskan black bears or how to survive +35°C while hiking in the Portuguese mountains. Later, she worked as a freelance copywriter for a travel agency until one day, she just became a bored panda. Now, Šarūnė can easily create a list of "30 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats".

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