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Ever walked down the street and thought you saw one thing but looked twice and realized it was actually a completely different thing? You're not alone!

Below, Bored Panda has put together a list of things that look like other things. From a cemetery that looks like a cityscape to a cloud that looks like a breaking wave - all of these optical illusions will make you look twice! Keep on scrolling to check them out and don't forget to vote for your favorites.

#1

The Bottoms Of Old Frying Pans Look Like Planets

The Bottoms Of Old Frying Pans Look Like Planets

Christopher Jonassen Report

John L
Community Member
9 years ago

Looks like my Revere Ware at varying stages of neglect. ;D

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    #2

    I Took This Photo Of A Reflection In A Puddle And The Gravel Looks Like A Starry Night Sky

    I Took This Photo Of A Reflection In A Puddle And The Gravel Looks Like A Starry Night Sky

    LucyDreads Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Both day and night in one picture

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    #3

    This Lava Pit Looks Like It's Sucking The Souls Of The Damned Into Hell

    This Lava Pit Looks Like It's Sucking The Souls Of The Damned Into Hell

    hip_hop_opotimus Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This is the perfect scene from "Dante's Inferno" with all the lost souls being sucked into hell.

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    #4

    The Inside Of This Guitar Looks Like An Apartment I Can't Afford

    The Inside Of This Guitar Looks Like An Apartment I Can't Afford

    OsamaBinBob Report

    Diksha Deshpande
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It also looks like a guitar I can't afford...

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    #5

    Frost Of The Roof Of My Car This Morning Looks A Bit Like A View Of The Earth From Space

    Frost Of The Roof Of My Car This Morning Looks A Bit Like A View Of The Earth From Space

    vmos Report

    Anya O
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Now I know how they get all thise good shots on Planet Earth.....

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    #6

    This Car Door Looks Like An UFO Above The Forest

    This Car Door Looks Like An UFO Above The Forest

    Sighma Report

    Michel M. Prins
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Don't wash away this piece of art, please

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    #7

    The Leg Of This Anteater Looks Like A Panda

    The Leg Of This Anteater Looks Like A Panda

    wikipedia Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Little anteaters riding on their moms' backs are so adorable!

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    #8

    Lobster In A Bucket Looks Like A Gigantic Monster On A Metallic Planet, And The Waterdrops Look Like Stars

    Lobster In A Bucket Looks Like A Gigantic Monster On A Metallic Planet, And The Waterdrops Look Like Stars

    renegadepathfinder Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Till the last moment I thought it was just a surrealistic art!

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    #9

    Sunset Reflection Looks Like Demonic Uprising

    Sunset Reflection Looks Like Demonic Uprising

    PeteLX Report

    Emma Gascoyne
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That isn't actually fire? Oh.

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    #10

    This Mossy Rock Looks Like A Tropical Island

    This Mossy Rock Looks Like A Tropical Island

    pilaf Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    The Island of Dr. Morrow, in the middle of a frozen Pacific.

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    #11

    This Opal Looks Like A Sunset In The Clouds

    This Opal Looks Like A Sunset In The Clouds

    camdoodlebop Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I want it

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    #12

    This Is Not A Caterpillar

    This Is Not A Caterpillar

    Jose Luis Rodriguez Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    They actually ate all of the caterpillars. :D

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    #13

    Fog That Look Like Ocean Waves

    Fog That Look Like Ocean Waves

    spicedpumpkins Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Looks painted!

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    #14

    The Clouds Were Like A Rolling Ocean Tonight

    The Clouds Were Like A Rolling Ocean Tonight

    jebleez Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    The ocean of clouds is releasing its liquid bounty to the planet below. Nature's poetry in motion. ;D

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    #15

    My Friend's Picture Of A Fireworks Display Looks Like A Nebula

    My Friend's Picture Of A Fireworks Display Looks Like A Nebula

    agirlcalledher Report

    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise..."

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    #16

    Our Two Cats Look Like They Were Cross-Stitched Onto The Carrier

    Our Two Cats Look Like They Were Cross-Stitched Onto The Carrier

    Bombingofdresden Report

    Me
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It would be cool if someone made a bag like this.

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    #17

    When The Sun Is Directly Overhead In Hawaii, It Looks Like A Bad Video Game Render

    When The Sun Is Directly Overhead In Hawaii, It Looks Like A Bad Video Game Render

    mike_pants Report

    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    *Shadow-raytrace.exe has quit unexpectedly. Please reboot the Matrix and restart.*

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    #18

    This Is Not A Painting: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

    This Is Not A Painting: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

    spicedpumpkins Report

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I know this is not a painting, but my eyes refuse to see it.

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    #19

    The View Of A Cemetery From My Tokyo Hotel Window Looks Like A Cityscape

    The View Of A Cemetery From My Tokyo Hotel Window Looks Like A Cityscape

    Nickchaseme Report

    Mark Smallman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Obviously in a city where living space is at a premium it looks like "dying space" is too. Only way to stand out is to go tall!

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    #20

    A Rock That Looks Like A Ship

    A Rock That Looks Like A Ship

    dejavont Report

    boredhuman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    USS Rocky

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    #21

    Ethiopian Welo Opal New Gem Found Looks Like The Ocean In Rock

    Ethiopian Welo Opal New Gem Found Looks Like The Ocean In Rock

    malleeman Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That's so beautiful!

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    #22

    The Reflection Of The Light Inside Makes It Look Like There's A Ufo

    The Reflection Of The Light Inside Makes It Look Like There's A Ufo

    RealisticCynic Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Even Stephen Spielberg would be hard pressed to do better than this. :D

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    #23

    This Cloud Looks Like A Breaking Wave

    This Cloud Looks Like A Breaking Wave

    ErnestPwningway Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It almost makes you look for a surfer shooting the 'pipeline', doesn't it? :D

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    #24

    This Is Not Concrete. This Is New Delhi

    This Is Not Concrete. This Is New Delhi

    majorwtf Report

    Rosalie Meyer
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So incredibly sad! Not a single green patch anywhere...

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    #25

    Old Tree Stump With Grass Growing Over It On The Faroe Islands Kind Of Looks Like A Unicorn

    Old Tree Stump With Grass Growing Over It On The Faroe Islands Kind Of Looks Like A Unicorn

    reddit.com Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Are you sure it isn't?

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    #26

    Looking Out Of A Ruin In Outback Australia. Kind Of Looks Like A Picture Frame On A Wall

    Looking Out Of A Ruin In Outback Australia. Kind Of Looks Like A Picture Frame On A Wall

    931838413378598 Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Looks like an album cover from Led Zeppelin. ;D

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    #27

    A Pallet Burned In Such A Way That It Looks Like Different Birds Sitting Next To Each Other And Enjoying The Fire

    A Pallet Burned In Such A Way That It Looks Like Different Birds Sitting Next To Each Other And Enjoying The Fire

    Bottlez21 Report

    Me
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Are we sure they aren't actually birds?

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    #28

    Frozen Rock Looks Like The Heart Of An Ice Golem

    Frozen Rock Looks Like The Heart Of An Ice Golem

    Grattanus Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You got the ingredient. Now finally you can go to the blacksmith foe that special super armor you need to defeat that optional boss (which is stronger that the very final boss, btw)

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    #29

    Photo Of Lizard On Windshield Looks Like Godzilla Is Crushing My Town

    Photo Of Lizard On Windshield Looks Like Godzilla Is Crushing My Town

    ayobi_wan_kanobi Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Nice try of a cover-up! We all know the truth...

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    #30

    The Falling Leaves Covered Up This Stream So Much That It Looks Like Solid Ground At First Glance

    The Falling Leaves Covered Up This Stream So Much That It Looks Like Solid Ground At First Glance

    TornadoShanx Report

    the derp king (Liam)
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "Hey! A nice new path!" Those were his last words...

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    #31

    Somehow, He Looks Like We Mounted Him To The Wall

    Somehow, He Looks Like We Mounted Him To The Wall

    tjones26 Report

    Me
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    His expression helps a lot

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    #32

    Mirage Of Coffee Shop Window Makes It Look Like This Car Sells Pies Out Of The Boot

    Mirage Of Coffee Shop Window Makes It Look Like This Car Sells Pies Out Of The Boot

    Flynnbojangels Report

    Me
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Come on. don't sell right next to you competitor.

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    #33

    Looks Like One Of The Buildings Is Draining Energy From The Other

    Looks Like One Of The Buildings Is Draining Energy From The Other

    Avian81 Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Nothing unusual. There is a immortal villain inside that building on the right. He has a machine, that accumulates the souls of the people inside the other building... These souls will allow him to stay immortal for another century.

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    #34

    The Bow Of This Sunken Ship Looks Like A Giant Fish's Mouth

    The Bow Of This Sunken Ship Looks Like A Giant Fish's Mouth

    JeantheDragon Report

    Anna Brown
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Think it's creepier as a boat!

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    #35

    I Took A Picture At The Same Time As A Lightning Strike At Night, Looks Like Daytime

    I Took A Picture At The Same Time As A Lightning Strike At Night, Looks Like Daytime

    KarlMarksman Report

    Patrick Bateman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Wow! Perfect timing. You'd never know it was night.

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    #36

    This Log Looks Like An Old Witch

    This Log Looks Like An Old Witch

    PunNRun Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    And she is holding a dog. A light German Sheperd, I believe.

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    #37

    It Looks Like A Single Stream Of Water Is Falling From The Sky To Feed Yosemite Falls

    It Looks Like A Single Stream Of Water Is Falling From The Sky To Feed Yosemite Falls

    TheKeyboardist Report

    Wendy
    Community Member
    Premium
    9 years ago

    Perfect timing

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    #38

    Took This Picture Of An Empty Barn Window, Turned Out Looking Like A Picture On The Wall

    Took This Picture Of An Empty Barn Window, Turned Out Looking Like A Picture On The Wall

    Statussilver Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Looks like a HD tv screen

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    #39

    The Ice On My Windshield Looks Like A Bird Attack

    The Ice On My Windshield Looks Like A Bird Attack

    zbeg Report

    ViolinLover
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Looks like the keys from Harry Potter!

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    #40

    This Mushroom In My Yard Looks Just Like A Giant Chocolate Donut

    This Mushroom In My Yard Looks Just Like A Giant Chocolate Donut

    corrikopat Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You wouldn't blame Mario for eating that....

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    #41

    This Horseradish Root Looks Like A Dinosaur Hand

    This Horseradish Root Looks Like A Dinosaur Hand

    Shafour Report

    Me
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Ohmigosh I thought you killed some horrible monster

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    #42

    I Took A Picture Of This Puddle In Geysir National Park In Iceland, And It Looks Like An Aerial View Of A Beach

    I Took A Picture Of This Puddle In Geysir National Park In Iceland, And It Looks Like An Aerial View Of A Beach

    BrandonHarwood Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I almost don't believe it isn't

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    #43

    This Photo I Took Of A Goose Makes It Look Like A 40 Ft Tall Dinosaur

    This Photo I Took Of A Goose Makes It Look Like A 40 Ft Tall Dinosaur

    ajax_2232 Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Well, they really are dinosaurs, only they have been downsized for practical purposes. ;D

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    #44

    This Is Not A Video Game Or A Lego Model. This Is A Real Neighborhood In Mexico (san Buenaventura Complex)

    This Is Not A Video Game Or A Lego Model. This Is A Real Neighborhood In Mexico (san Buenaventura Complex)

    Oscar Ruiz Report

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Ugh, soulless.

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    #45

    This Layer Of Ice Looks Like Cling Film

    This Layer Of Ice Looks Like Cling Film

    Cog117 Report

    Sweep the Leg
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Oh wow. I thought it was shrink wrap. That's crazy!

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    #46

    Shrubs Wrapped In Burlap To Protect Them From Winter Weather Look Like Hostages Taking Their Final Pee

    Shrubs Wrapped In Burlap To Protect Them From Winter Weather Look Like Hostages Taking Their Final Pee

    PhartParty Report

    boredhuman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    ok creepy af.

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    #47

    This Piece Of Lint On My Window Sill Looks Like A Gun Wielding Soldier Wading Through Water

    This Piece Of Lint On My Window Sill Looks Like A Gun Wielding Soldier Wading Through Water

    digitalash Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Even a "ship" in the distance

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    #48

    Lens Flare In This Photo Looks Like Eric Cartman

    Lens Flare In This Photo Looks Like Eric Cartman

    Edders19 Report

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    MUWHAHAHAA! This city is miiine!

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    #49

    This Rock Looks Like A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    This Rock Looks Like A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    SirEleventy Report

    Nadya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    prehistorical sandwich!

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    #50

    This Photo Taken In The Algerian Desert Of Sand Covered Snow Looks Like Tiramisu

    This Photo Taken In The Algerian Desert Of Sand Covered Snow Looks Like Tiramisu

    zakaria14 Report

    Janice Foster
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Oooh yum!

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    #51

    This Log Looks A Bit Like The Loch Ness Monster

    This Log Looks A Bit Like The Loch Ness Monster

    Birdie_Num_Num Report

    Anna Brown
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Nessie! 😍

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    #52

    These Clouds Make The Buildings Look Like They're On Fire

    These Clouds Make The Buildings Look Like They're On Fire

    No_Legumes_Please Report

    Bo de Best
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I would scare myself to death if I saw my house like this from an distance O.o

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    #53

    The Way This Wood Split Looks To Me Like A City Skyline

    The Way This Wood Split Looks To Me Like A City Skyline

    kentdent1 Report

    Sara A.
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Kashyyyk present time in a galaxy far, far away

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    #54

    Frost On The Roof Of My Car Looks Like An Aerial Shot Of A Forest

    Frost On The Roof Of My Car Looks Like An Aerial Shot Of A Forest

    tutandgroan Report

    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I thought it's a mat

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    #55

    This Busted Golf Ball Looks Like It's Comprised Of Meat

    This Busted Golf Ball Looks Like It's Comprised Of Meat

    guntycankles Report

    John L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Smoked salmon anyone? ;D

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    #56

    Trees In My Street Look Like Giant Pineapples

    Trees In My Street Look Like Giant Pineapples

    notnexus Report

    boredhuman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    we all know who live there.

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    #57

    Avocado Pit Left Out In The Sun Now Looks Like A Mythical Egg Of Sorts

    Avocado Pit Left Out In The Sun Now Looks Like A Mythical Egg Of Sorts

    squishysplits Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Try hatching it, and you will have your own familiar (a.k.a magical pet ti fight alongside with you)

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    #58

    Found A Tree Stump That Looks Like A Dragon Skull

    Found A Tree Stump That Looks Like A Dragon Skull

    Sulkembo Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So I guess the blood of young virgins did not kept this one going... How about that!

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    #59

    This Pylon In My Local Park Looks Like Someone Has Extinguished A Giant Cigarette Into The Ground

    This Pylon In My Local Park Looks Like Someone Has Extinguished A Giant Cigarette Into The Ground

    one-hour-photo Report

    Clare McDuff
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Damn dino goose!!! Nasty habit 😂

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    #60

    Jellyfish Looks Like It's Floating Through The Cosmos

    Jellyfish Looks Like It's Floating Through The Cosmos

    bluejaykay801 Report

    Bea Hidalgo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Oh my god I love this

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    #61

    This Puddle Reflecting The Sun Looks Like A Portal To Space

    This Puddle Reflecting The Sun Looks Like A Portal To Space

    ron_swanson_is_real Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    My first thought: eye of an ancient dragon.

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    #62

    Took A Picture With My Phone Through Binoculars Of The Ocean And It Looks Like A Planet

    Took A Picture With My Phone Through Binoculars Of The Ocean And It Looks Like A Planet

    jlogicdnb Report

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Jupiter?

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    #63

    This Cloud Looks Like A Ufo

    This Cloud Looks Like A Ufo

    Glurt Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "They won't notice"

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    #64

    This Sliced Ham Looks Like It's Out Of Focus

    This Sliced Ham Looks Like It's Out Of Focus

    MelvinDickpictweet Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It's all an illusion. The ham does not exist. Now, give it to me and I'll show you.

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    #65

    This Weird Mushroom Looks Like A Zombie Hand Reaching Out Of The Ground

    This Weird Mushroom Looks Like A Zombie Hand Reaching Out Of The Ground

    orimath Report

    Matt Drutis
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Maybe even a squid

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    #66

    Sunset Looks Like The Apocalypse

    Sunset Looks Like The Apocalypse

    Goal1 Report

    Lalita
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    What a beautiful city! Where is it??

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    #67

    Strange Dirt Formation On My Car Looks Like People Hanging

    Strange Dirt Formation On My Car Looks Like People Hanging

    koskinick Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Now that is a dark one.

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    #68

    This Morning's Bacon Looks Like A Seahorse

    This Morning's Bacon Looks Like A Seahorse

    poopholespeeandfart Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It was. This woman has the power of turning everything into bacon. Can you even imagine...? "Hey honey, come and give me a hug!... OH NO! HONEY!?!?!... Well... I guess I'm having a barbecue for the whole block..."

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    #69

    This Rotten Tomato Looks Like A Plastic Bag Full Of Tomato Juice

    This Rotten Tomato Looks Like A Plastic Bag Full Of Tomato Juice

    sadiebird Report

    Debra Starr Moon
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Well it basically is...

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    #70

    My Girlfriend's 3 Lb. Weights Look Like Green M&m's

    My Girlfriend's 3 Lb. Weights Look Like Green M&m's

    BadThoughtProcess Report

    Wendy
    Community Member
    Premium
    9 years ago

    haha

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    #71

    Mist And Snow Outside Makes It Look Like The Bus Is Flying Like An Airplane

    Mist And Snow Outside Makes It Look Like The Bus Is Flying Like An Airplane

    qjornt Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That bus is actually on its way to open space, heading for the next planet. They have a train for this too.

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    #72

    This Make-Up Looks Like Different Planets And Moons

    This Make-Up Looks Like Different Planets And Moons

    diaz_aa Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This is one of the reasons girls love makeup products. Some of them are just so beautiful!! You almost don't wanna use it and just stare at it for hours and take good care of it, so it wouldn't ever get ruined...

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    #73

    This Mattress Looks Like An Ice Cream Sandwich

    This Mattress Looks Like An Ice Cream Sandwich

    njbolinger Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Om nom nom...

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    #74

    This Bit Of Butter Looks Like A Fossil

    This Bit Of Butter Looks Like A Fossil

    Kjerru-kun Report

    Hugo Verity
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It's what happens when you spend too long taking photos of your food to put on social media

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    #75

    I Microwaved Soap And It Looks Like Bread

    I Microwaved Soap And It Looks Like Bread

    Horacioo Report

    the derp king (Liam)
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Y tho.....

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    #76

    Lens Flare In A Picture I Took Looks Like The Death Star

    Lens Flare In A Picture I Took Looks Like The Death Star

    j0nny5 Report

    Brandon Alberti
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Chewie, let's go there hyperspeed!

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    #77

    The Fried Egg Jellyfish Looks Like It's Just Hot Enough

    The Fried Egg Jellyfish Looks Like It's Just Hot Enough

    Report

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Fried egg and rice noodles.

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    #78

    This Sandpaper Looks Like Steak

    This Sandpaper Looks Like Steak

    Darksenseofhumor Report

    Porto DaMartinica
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    medium raw or well cooked ? i'll go for a grain 80 thanks

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    #79

    This Rock Looks Like A Potato

    This Rock Looks Like A Potato

    Lansinglugnut Report

    Fabiano Sousa
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    delicious with the sandpaper stake

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