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"This land is cursed; the animals hop not run, birds run, not fly and the swans are black not white. This land is cursed and I'll have nothing more to do with it," wrote William Dampier, one of the first Europeans to ever explore the continent of Australia, back in 1688.

In case you didn't know, 26 January is the national day of Australia. And what could be a more beautiful way to celebrate the occasion than by honoring all the little things that make this country the beautiful, interesting and absolutely bizarre place that it is. With that being said, Bored Panda invites you to look through some of our favorite photos shared by people on the interwebs proving that Australia isn't just another country, but a whole different world. As per usual, don't forget to leave a comment here and there and vote for your favorite pics!

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This Is How Much Food You Can Get For The Cost Of A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia

This Is How Much Food You Can Get For The Cost Of A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia

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Maiun
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As it should be, cigarettes need to be prohibitively expensive and the tax on them to treating smokers for both their addiction and the illnesses they cause.

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A 6 Month Old Baby Kangaroo I Am Raising Is Very Impatient At Bottle Time....

A 6 Month Old Baby Kangaroo I Am Raising Is Very Impatient At Bottle Time....

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Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!

Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!

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Rainbow Wrasse Caught Off Christmas Island

Rainbow Wrasse Caught Off Christmas Island

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An Emu Egg I Found A Few Years Back In Australia

An Emu Egg I Found A Few Years Back In Australia

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Lizards In Australia

Lizards In Australia

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing unusual here, just a really big ass lizard going for a stroll.

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This Accursed Land

This Accursed Land

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame everyone didn't leave it alone, it was already occupied after all.

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#12

Spencer Lake In Australia, Naturally Pink

Spencer Lake In Australia, Naturally Pink

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He Came Down Through The Fireplace And Trashed The Place, Ate My Bananas And Jumped On Me At 2am

He Came Down Through The Fireplace And Trashed The Place, Ate My Bananas And Jumped On Me At 2am

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Meanwhile In Australia

Meanwhile In Australia

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...You know Australia is going to be fun when it has drunk cockatoos

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It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath

It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath

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Still A Better Receptionist Than The One We Had On Check In

Still A Better Receptionist Than The One We Had On Check In

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Finally, Something In Australia That Doesn't Want To Kill Me. Banana For Scale

Finally, Something In Australia That Doesn't Want To Kill Me. Banana For Scale

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You Know You're In Australia When Frogs Eat Snakes

You Know You're In Australia When Frogs Eat Snakes

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#20

Sexy Calendars In Australia

Sexy Calendars In Australia

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow. it is clear that the kangaroo is THE most beautiful out of everyone. periodt.

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Im Stuck In Europe Because Of Covid And Then My Family Took This Photo And Sent It From Their Camping Trip At Skenes Creek Victoria... Ok, Now I’m Really Homesick

Im Stuck In Europe Because Of Covid And Then My Family Took This Photo And Sent It From Their Camping Trip At Skenes Creek Victoria... Ok, Now I’m Really Homesick

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Two Extremely Cute And Endangered Barking Geckos Waring Up On My Hand On A Cold Morning In Western Australia. These Are The Only 2 I've Ever Come Across So Was Pretty Awesome

Two Extremely Cute And Endangered Barking Geckos Waring Up On My Hand On A Cold Morning In Western Australia. These Are The Only 2 I've Ever Come Across So Was Pretty Awesome

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Honey, There Is A Kid On Our Bug...

Honey, There Is A Kid On Our Bug...

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...I'm just going to move to the other side of the Earth. Dont mind me. \("" ̄▽ ̄)/

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#24

Don't Expect Thanks From Loretta If You Find Her

Don't Expect Thanks From Loretta If You Find Her

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This Tree In The Daintree Rainforest (Queensland, Australia)

This Tree In The Daintree Rainforest (Queensland, Australia)

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Flushed All The Cane Toads Out Of My Brothers Dam. Some Of Them Took The Easy Way Out - Hitching A Ride On The Back Of A 3.5m Python

Flushed All The Cane Toads Out Of My Brothers Dam. Some Of Them Took The Easy Way Out - Hitching A Ride On The Back Of A 3.5m Python

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An Emu Just Cruising Around My Rural Towns Little Airport

An Emu Just Cruising Around My Rural Towns Little Airport

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My Daughter’s Boyfriend Has Been Helping At His Parents’ Farm In Kingaroy, Queensland. He Took This Shot When The Sheep Came Up To Say G’day

My Daughter’s Boyfriend Has Been Helping At His Parents’ Farm In Kingaroy, Queensland. He Took This Shot When The Sheep Came Up To Say G’day

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In Australia, This Is Why We Check Our Shoes

In Australia, This Is Why We Check Our Shoes

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, we don't want to disturb the possibly venomous snake that's taking a nap in there. They can keep the sneaker.

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Australia. Where Even The Hail Can Kill You

Australia. Where Even The Hail Can Kill You

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That’s A Blue Ring Octopus, Whose Venom Can Result In Death Within Minutes

That’s A Blue Ring Octopus, Whose Venom Can Result In Death Within Minutes

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Shopping, Australian Style

Shopping, Australian Style

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe thongs are slippers right? Here thongs are underwear... which would be a weird warning, haha.

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#41

A Seal Chilling Outside Sydney Opera House

A Seal Chilling Outside Sydney Opera House

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Maybe I’ll Just Hold On

Maybe I’ll Just Hold On

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#43

I See Your Possum Outside Your Window And Raise You Our Break And Enter Culprit Last Night

I See Your Possum Outside Your Window And Raise You Our Break And Enter Culprit Last Night

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#44

They Did Not Find The $1.47 A Litre Emusing

They Did Not Find The $1.47 A Litre Emusing

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#45

Kangaroos: F’ing Up Your Cars Since 1901

Kangaroos: F’ing Up Your Cars Since 1901

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lost count how many tourists I told not to drive after dark in the outback. Kangaroos love sitting on the warm bitumen at night. And are dumb as a thick plank.

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Jesus Sydney Take A Chill Pill

Jesus Sydney Take A Chill Pill

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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

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

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#51

Eastern States Are A Bit Warm. My Motorbike Stand Was Sinking In The Asphalt

Eastern States Are A Bit Warm. My Motorbike Stand Was Sinking In The Asphalt

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Picture Of A Termite Mound In The Northern Territory Of Australia, Termites Build The Tallest Structures Out Of Any Of The Creatures On Earth

Picture Of A Termite Mound In The Northern Territory Of Australia, Termites Build The Tallest Structures Out Of Any Of The Creatures On Earth

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

y is she touching ittttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt i need a trip to mars can anyone carpool mabe?

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#53

A Massive Earthworm Found In Queensland, Australia

A Massive Earthworm Found In Queensland, Australia

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#54

My Mate Named Him Swoop Dogg - What's Your Best Name For An Angry Magpie?

My Mate Named Him Swoop Dogg - What's Your Best Name For An Angry Magpie?

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#55

My BBQ Is Nearly 70°c. It's Not Turned On

My BBQ Is Nearly 70°c. It's Not Turned On

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Bizarre Scale-Less Blackfish With Fangs Found In Australia

Bizarre Scale-Less Blackfish With Fangs Found In Australia

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Weird Critter From Australia. Hairy Backed Pie Beetle (Helia Perforata)

Weird Critter From Australia. Hairy Backed Pie Beetle (Helia Perforata)

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So Having My Lunch Break (Working From Home) When I See Something Moving Across The Living Room Floor. Looks Like I Have A Little Friend Trying To Get Out Of The Heat. Though I'm Damned As To How She Got In Here With All The Doors Shut

So Having My Lunch Break (Working From Home) When I See Something Moving Across The Living Room Floor. Looks Like I Have A Little Friend Trying To Get Out Of The Heat. Though I'm Damned As To How She Got In Here With All The Doors Shut

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Only In Australia Can You Eat The Two National Animals As Pizza Toppings! This Would Be Like Eating A Bald Eagle Burger

Only In Australia Can You Eat The Two National Animals As Pizza Toppings! This Would Be Like Eating A Bald Eagle Burger

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, Im sure you could get Moose and Reigndeer on a pizza here in Sweden but im not sure it would be any good. Ive eaten ostrich before and it was "like chicken"...so it might work.

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Gives Me The Heebs Every Time I Walk Under These Guys

Gives Me The Heebs Every Time I Walk Under These Guys

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They Call This "Fairy Bread"

They Call This "Fairy Bread"

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This Is Called A “Shoey” In Australia. Something Done For Fun Apparently?

This Is Called A “Shoey” In Australia. Something Done For Fun Apparently?

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