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How often would you say that you’re actually amazed? Does it take an Oscar-winning film to wow you? Or a five-course dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant? Perhaps you just need to see your daughter do some cartwheels, and that’s enough to leave you stunned.

Most of us end up living relatively monotonous lives, so we can go weeks, or even months, on end without being especially impressed. But the truth is that there are fantastic things around us all the time; we just have to look for them. That’s why we took a trip to the Be Amazed subreddit. This community is dedicated to sharing mind-blowing photos and stories, so we’ve gathered some of their best posts below. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the ones that leave you feeling thoroughly astonished!

#1

Every Day, This Man Would Drive Hours To Drought-Ridden Areas In Kenya To Provide Water For Thirsty Wild Animals

Amazing Photos of zebras and baboons drinking at a watering hole while a man stands near a water truck

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    This Woman Saved All Her Cats In The Floods In The Philippines

    Amazing photos: woman in inflatable boat hugging multiple soaked cats during flood rescue, affectionate cat lover moment

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    #3

    The Winning Sand Sculpture Of 2019’s Texas Sand Sculpture Festival

    Amazing Photos sand sculpture of a seated man facepalming on a c*****d sandy pedestal by the ocean under cloudy sky

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is back in 2019? If done today I think it would need to show Lincoln slashing his wrists

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    We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But amazement can be in the eye of the beholder as well. If you’ve never seen someone performing professional parkour tricks, you might be absolutely shocked the first time you see it. But if you witness that every day, you might become desensitized to it.

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    Part of what makes something particularly amazing is that we don’t get to see or experience it every day. What you find mind-blowing while on vacation in Thailand may be extremely boring to the locals. So if you want to bring more wonder and amazement into your life, you’ll have to make an effort to venture outside of your comfort zone and look for things that you don’t encounter every day. And if you need help doing that, the Be Amazed subreddit is the perfect place to start! 

    #4

    Dad And Son, 29 Years Later

    Amazing Photos: vintage photo of a pilot and baby in a cockpit above, modern smiling pilots posing in a cockpit below

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    Sue Denham
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear in the first photo you can see hero worship in the little guy's eyes. Too cute.

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    #6

    Opposite Ends Of The World

    Amazing photos: side-by-side sunset and sunrise over water and silhouetted trees, vivid pink and orange skies

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    Sue Denham
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for New Zealand. (Yeah, I'm a Kiwi.)

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    Everyone has unique talents and interests. Perhaps you’re an incredible baker, and everyone in your life loves your chocolate chip cookies. Or maybe you’re an absolute master of the electric guitar. Chances are, something that you’ve done or can do would be considered amazing by plenty of other people. So don’t hesitate to share your talents with the world!

    Some of the posts on r/BeAmazed feature skills that individuals have clearly spent years perfecting. Whether that’s creating sculptures out of cardboard or filming amazing stop-motion videos, these talents are inspiring and extremely impressive. And if you don’t feel like you can do anything on that same level, don’t hesitate to pick up a new hobby! You’ll never know which activities you might instantly love if you never try.

    #7

    My 3 Year Old Son Just Beat Stage 4 Cancer!

    Smiling toddler in red plaid shirt resting chin on hand beside a laughing adult, amazing photos

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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome 👍😎 live a long happy life

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    #8

    Photographer Shaaz Jung Captured A Rare And Enchanting Moment: An Elephant, Deep Within The Mist-Shrouded Forest, Stood In Quiet Communion With A Tiny Bird Perched On His Tusk

    Misty forest elephant between trees with a bird perched on its tusk, serene wildlife scene — amazing photos

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    Janissary35680
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What are we gonna do tonight?" "The same thing we do every night. Try to take over the world!"

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    #9

    This Guy Single Handedly Cleaned The Entire Park By Himself

    Tweet screenshot: selfie of a young man on a wooded trail celebrating cleaning a park, inspiring amazing photos

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    Saltypepper
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome, 😎😎😎👍👍👍 at least someone cared enough to do it

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    If you’re currently not feeling inspired by anything in your life, it might be time to seek out some “amazing work.” According to Zen Habits, the best way to find amazing work that suits you is to first look at anything that has excited you in the past. If you know what you’re passionate about and what you’d enjoy committing your time and energy towards, start seeking that out.   

    #10

    I Used 6,000 Beads To Create This Necklace

    Amazing Photos beaded snake necklace with blue teal gold beads and ornate metal snake-head clasps on gray surface

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    #11

    A Rare African Black Leopard Under The Stars - A Photo That Took The Photographer 6 Months To Capture

    Amazing Photos black panther walking on rocky outcrop beneath a star-filled night sky

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    Ace
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a Panther. Yes, a black leopard is (optionally) called a panther.

    CP
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or Puma or Mountain Lion. They are named locally but are the same animal, a cougar

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    CP
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With that amount of time a portrait would have been more impressive.

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    #12

    Kindness Before The Cure 💖

    Amazing photos: surgeon in scrubs comforting a young girl on his lap, playing cartoons on his phone before surgery

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    Otto Katz
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she needs little socks! Her toes are probably cold in that room! I hope she's ok now

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    Another great way to get inspired and find “amazing work” is to talk to others. Consult your closest friends and family members, and try to come up with ideas together. Perhaps they remember how you felt when you were working with animals or how passionately you feel about helping underprivileged children. Listen to their ideas, and let them guide you towards an exciting new chapter of your life.  

    #13

    The Only 2 Photos In The World With The 4 Tones Of The Tiger

    Two stacked photos of groups of white and orange tigers resting side by side, vibrant wildlife Amazing Photos

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    Saltypepper
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never knew there were tigers with no stripes

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    #14

    Once A Lifetime Pic😍

    Amazing Photos: chestnut-backed chickadee perched on book page showing same bird in a leaf-strewn woodland

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    HF
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I remember posing for that picture"

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    #15

    Extremely Rare Piebald Moose Spotted In Man's Backyard In Norway

    Amazing Photos white and gray reindeer moving through deep snow with blue eye visible

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    Something to keep in mind, though, as you search for more amazing work in your life, is that it might take time to find something you truly love. You may want to experiment with a variety of different jobs and hobbies before landing on something you want to continue doing forever. Try different art classes, new fitness routines, and don’t be scared to try activities that you would have never considered previously. Life is unpredictable, and you really have no idea what will leave you feeling inspired until you find it. 

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    #16

    The Tree Kangaroo Reappeared In New Guinea After Vanishing For 90 Years. The Ultra-Rare Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo Was Last Recorded By Scientists In 1928

    Tree kangaroo mother with joey peeking from pouch among palm leaves, amazing photos

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    #17

    A Wooden Door From The 1930s With An Owl Design In Copenhagen, The Beak Being The Door Knock 📸frans De Waal

    A Wooden Door From The 1930s With An Owl Design In Copenhagen, The Beak Being The Door Knock 📸frans De Waal

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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have this. I can see great holiday decoration possibilities here.

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    #18

    The Bronze Sculpture Of Neptune Rising From The Sea At Melenara Beach In Spain

    Amazing Photos: bronze Neptune statue on rock holding trident as towering waves crash around it in stormy ocean

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    Not everything amazing is caused by humans, though. In fact, there are countless things that nature does that you might find incredible and inspiring. For example, did you know that trees actually communicate with one another? And have you ever heard that dolphins have names for each other? Meanwhile, bees are buzzing around and dancing to communicate. There are plenty of mind-blowing things going on at all times. 

    #19

    Snowy Owl Spotted In Michigan

    Reddish snowy owl perched on a wooden utility pole under pale blue sky, Amazing Photos

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    #20

    2 Years Of Hard Work.....417 To 214

    Side-by-side amazing photos of a bearded man before and after weight loss, casual sunglasses by water and dressed in a suit.

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    Gordon
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Cause every Girls crazy 'bout a sharp dressed Man.....

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    #21

    4 Beautiful Little Red Cardinals Under The Snow

    Amazing Photos: four bright red cardinals perched on snowy branches behind a black fence during falling snow

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    Are you feeling amazed by this list, pandas? Let us know in the comments below which images you find particularly impressive, and keep upvoting the pics that you’ve definitely never seen before. Then, if you’re looking for another Bored Panda list featuring mind-blowing photos and stories, we’ve got the perfect article to check out next right here!

    #22

    Japan Never Disappoints

    Amazing Photos - row of Japanese vending machines offering drinks, equipped with seismic sensors that can switch to free mode

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    Saltypepper
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's waaaaaayyyy to many to choose from,my brain would short circuit for sure

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    #23

    3D Shark Tattoos With Cosmic And Fiery Designs

    Amazing photos: colorful 3D shark tattoos on forearm casting realistic shadows

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    GalPalAl
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done with the shadows. Make them look 3d

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    #24

    These Are Baby Stingrays. They Look Like Aliens Stuck In Ravioli

    Amazing Photos: three translucent baby rays resting on sandy aquarium floor, pink gills and tiny eyes visible

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    #25

    The Owner Had Depression And I Cleaned Her Home For Free

    Amazing photos of apartment before-and-after cleanup showing messy kitchen, bathroom, and living room transformations

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    Ace
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now make sure she has the support to help keep it like that.

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    #26

    A City Founded By Japanese Immigrants In South America, Açai, Brazil

    Amazing Photos: tree-lined street covered in white blossoms and petals, leading to a distant pagoda-like building.

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    #27

    Our Rats Have Been Painting! 🖼️

    Two pet rats creating small abstract paintings on mini canvases and easels, cute art scene, Amazing Photos

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    UnclePanda
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supposedly, artist Jackson Pollock was shown some paintings like this and when asked his opinion, he said, "I don't think they're very good." But when told an elephant (in his story) had painted them he exclaimed, "Well, for an elephant, they're fantastic!"

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    #28

    A Whole Village Balancing On A 50m Cliff

    amazing photos: aerial view of a cliffside village with red-tiled roofs and church overlooking a forested valley and river

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Castellfollit de la Roca, a tiny village in Catalonia, Spain."

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    #29

    One Building, Four Empires

    Amazing Photos of a layered city wall showing Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Turkish building remains

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    Janissary35680
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be somewhere on the Anadolu (Asian) side of the Bosporus. That's the Rumeli (European) side in the distance. I'm guessing this is south of the first Bosporus Bridge in a district known as Kuzguncuk.

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    #30

    Longest-Waiting Child In Arkansas Foster Care System Adopted After 15 Years

    Amazing Photos - crowd outside brick building holding signs, smiling and cheering as a couple walks by in a celebratory scene

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    Owen
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He will go from strength to strength.

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    #31

    The Harpy Eagle Is The Most Powerful Eagle In The World. It’s Wingspan Can Get Up To 7.5 Feet

    Collage of majestic harpy eagles perched and a man observing in the jungle, Amazing Photos

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    #32

    Finding The Spot

    Amazing photos: gloved hand holds Toblerone bar with snowy Matterhorn and alpine peaks under blue sky

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    Scotira
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No longer sadly. Since Toblerone was sold to Mondolez and production moved from Switzerland to Slovakia they no longer are allowed to depict Swiss symbols on the packaging. It's now a generic mountain with a bear instead of the Matterhorn with the Bernese bear. 😢

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    #33

    This Is Peanut. 🐢🥜 Her Figure-Eight Shell Was The Result Of Crawling Into A Plastic Six-Pack Ring When She Was Very Young. That Was In 1984. Now, Peanut Is Turning 41 Years Old, And A Big Birthday Celebration Is Planned For Saturday

    Amazing Photos unusual fused-shell turtle with two joined carapaces resting on grass

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    #34

    Saudi Arabia Has A Giant Laser In The Middle Of The Desert That Helps Lost Travelers Find Water

    Amazing Photos solar-powered unit in desert at night emitting a bright vertical blue beam over fenced solar panels

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    #35

    This Tiny Lizard Perfectly Shedding Looks Like It's Wearing A Tiny Lizard Space Suit

    Amazing Photos: close-up of a small gecko shedding skin while resting on a person's hand

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    Sue Denham
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not what I was thinking. I thought "There's a lizard with a huge appetite".

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    #36

    The Himalayas Captured By Max Rive

    Amazing Photos - lone hiker on ridge overlooking layered misty mountains bathed in golden sunrise clouds

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    #37

    12 Pictures Of The Same Place, Each Month Of The Year

    Series of amazing photos showing monthly sunrises and sunsets over a hill with a small stone building and a bare tree

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    FloC
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trees look like they are always bare.

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    #38

    A Man Posing As A Police Officer Stole $10 Million From A Bank Transport Vehicle

    A Man Posing As A Police Officer Stole $10 Million From A Bank Transport Vehicle

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    #39

    Mutation In A Crocodile

    Amazing photos of a man holding a small alligator with a bizarre fish-like tail and visible scaly underside

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    #40

    La Sagrada Familia Is Being Finished After 144 Years!

    Amazing Photos of two vintage black-and-white cathedral construction scenes with men in foreground

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    #41

    One In About Two Million Lobsters Are Born Blue Due To A Rare Genetic Mutation

    Bright rare blue lobster with pink-banded claws among brown lobsters in crate, Amazing Photos

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish they would put those back. I know it's merely a freak of colouration, but they seem special.

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    #42

    A Resident Who Was Frustrated With A Fine From A City In Maine, Paid It Off With $20,000 Worth Of Pennies

    Amazing Photos showing a massive pile of pennies covering carpeted floor, creating a textured bronze mound

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    ggus44
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Sir, you are 5 pennies short." "Impossible, count it again."

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    #43

    An Extremely Toxic Dofleinia Armata That Washed Ashore Near Broome, Western Australia

    Amazing Photos black and white sea anemone with sand dollar on sandy beach, tentacles spread

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    Heffalump
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it washed ashore in Australia.

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    #44

    A Family Camping On Christmas Island Invaded By Robber Crabs At Their Picnic!

    Amazing Photos of coconut crabs swarming a nighttime campsite as campers sit and eat among dozens of large orange-brown crabs

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    #45

    N 1987, Mike Hayes, An 18-Year-Old College Freshman, Had A Bold Idea. Instead Of Taking Out Student Loans, He Asked 2.8 Million People To Each Send Him Just One Penny

    Amazing Photos: portrait of a young man over pennies with bold headline about funding education by asking for one penny each

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    Saltypepper
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How'd he ask tht many people

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    #46

    Office Life Before The Invention Of Autocad And Other Drafting Softwares

    Amazing photos: vintage drafting room with dozens of men at long drawing tables working on blueprints

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    David Paterson
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with this picture? The tables aren't sloping. The tables should be steeply sloped like large easels, and with inbuilt vertical and horizontal axes to move up and down and across the drawings.

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    #47

    3000 Year Old Egyptian Statue Of Woman In The Field Museum, Chicago, USA

    Ancient Egyptian painted limestone bust of a woman with bobbed wig and weathered face, Amazing Photos

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    otiose
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go ahead and Google Egyptian Michael Jackson.

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