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Life might not be as dramatic and impactful as it seems in movies and TV shows, but it can pique your curiosity, nonetheless. The world is full of small things that can amuse and intrigue us—even if just for a moment.

‘Mildly Interesting’ is a legendary online group with tens of millions of followers from all around the globe who share photos of—yup, you guessed it—mildly interesting things. Our team here at Bored Panda has curated a list of the very best mildly interesting and surprisingly fascinating pics of all time to share with you. Keep scrolling to enjoy them. It’s a feast for the eyes and a reminder to always keep your camera or phone on you!

Bored Panda reached out to Ohio-based photographer Dominic Sberna for some advice, and he was kind enough to share his thoughts with us. You'll find his insights below.

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#1

The Guy Who Does The Grass For My Building Left A Rectangle Of Wild Flowers So The Bees Can Use Them

A patch of green grass with colorful wildflowers in a rectangular shape, contrasting against a neatly mowed lawn. Mildly interesting.

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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can bet there's no HOA running things there.

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    My Uber Driver Offered A Conversation “Menu” For His Ride

    Rides menu from Fairbanks, Alaska, offering humorous and intriguing travel experiences.

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    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice way of handling what can be an abyss of pretended politeness

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    #3

    The "Op" Of This Lost Cat Poster Came Back And Posted An Update On The Harold Situation

    Missing cat poster with "FOUND" sticker on it, highlighting a mildly interesting yet wildly intriguing story.

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    gagagoopy Smithbergson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So glad Harold is back home! We have we a handsome tux named Max 😻

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    #4

    My View Of The New Volcano Eruption In Iceland

    Cat watching intriguing red sunset through window, creating a picturesque and mildly interesting scene indoors.

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    Kat
    Kat
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitty is very intrigued too

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    #5

    The Squirrels In My Neighborhood Carved My Pumpkin For Me

    A pumpkin with animal chew marks placed on a metal stand near a house door, creating a mildly intriguing sight.

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    Bookworm
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty good for beginners

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    #6

    I Have A Hereditary Gap In My Eyebrow

    Portrait painting of a man and a modern photo of a woman showcasing a mildly interesting resemblance.

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    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people are bestowed with unibrow, but behold the anti-brow

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    #7

    My Grandfather’s Retirement Home Has An Emotional Support Skunk That Comes In

    Person holding a unique skunk indoors, showcasing its intriguing stripe pattern.

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    Sillywaster Stayalone
    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Skunks make me feel proud of my flatulence.

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    Lost Panda
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... cute... must... not... impulse buy...

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    #8

    I Built The ~$800 LEGO Millennium Falcon Set Out Of Parts I Already Had

    Lego model of a spaceship on a wooden table, blends colorful bricks in a wildly intriguing design.

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    Sky Render
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly it looks cooler than the decidedly drab color scheme of the stock version.

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    #9

    These Wild Burros Hang Out In My Neighborhood Often

    Donkeys resting under a tree in a suburban neighborhood. Mildly interesting scene.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they're sheltering under a horse-apple tree , how cute ...

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    Bookworm
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bunch of jackasses hanging out. That's a normal Thursday in my neighborhood.

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    #10

    The Difference In Appearance Of This Nuthatch After I Found It vs. After A 2 Hour Nap In A Shoebox

    Mildly interesting: A person holding a small bird gently in their hands.

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    C B Jones
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sleep deprivation will do that to you...

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    #11

    My Airplant Flowered!

    Hand holding a small air plant with purple flowers, creating a mildly intriguing visual contrast.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I alone in seeing echoes of Sideshow Bob in this?

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    Claudiola
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While pretty, does look a bit alien

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    #12

    My Adopted Street Cat Before And After Being Neutered At Age 13

    Side-by-side images of a black and white cat, sharing a "mildly interesting" difference in appearance.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought you were a nice soft tin-opener but then you did *that* to me ...

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    #13

    The Corrosion On This Water Tap Looks Like A Map

    Close-up of a faucet handle with intriguing, mildly interesting c*****d patterns resembling a map.

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    Sky Render
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of looks like a road map of Ireland.

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    #14

    My Child That Was Born Last Week Has Natural Blonde Highlights

    Close-up of a newborn's head with streaks of grey hair, offering a mildly intriguing visual.

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    Sky Render
    Sky Render
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting those gradually as I age. Apparently I'm one of the lucky ones who will end up going blonde instead of gray.

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    Saphyre Fyre
    Saphyre Fyre
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who; not what. a baby isn't a thing.

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    #15

    Underground Nest Of Garter Snakes At A Friend's House

    Snakes emerging from a burrow, showcasing a mildly interesting and intriguing natural scene.

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    LGBTQpanda
    LGBTQpanda
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Logically, I know they won't hurt me but, 😖

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    #16

    Took My Kitchen Knives To Be Sharpened And They Gave Me A Band-Aid With My Receipt

    Yellow knife sharpening receipt covered by a latex bandage, showcasing mildly interesting details.

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    Kim Kermes
    Kim Kermes
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there's a tradition that when giving a knife or scissors, a penny should be included. Maybe this is a new version?

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Scotland, if you are given a knife, you should give a coin back so you 'bought' it. Otherwise superstitious people think you've been given the knife to harm you

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    PFD
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of when my parents-in-law gave me a whole dried ham with a wickedly sharp knife and a pack of plasters from Christmas one year. It proved well-judged. I still have the scar.

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    #17

    Our Cat Mia, Rests Her Front Paws On Her Tail To Keep Them Off A Cold Surface

    Black and white cat sitting on a windowsill, gazing outside with an intriguing expression.

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    #18

    I Got A Warning For Leaving My Laptop Unattended In The Library

    Mildly interesting security warning card on a laptop keyboard, highlighting theft risk awareness.

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    #19

    This Purely Golden Bee Landed On My Car Today

    A bee perched on a reflective surface with a blurred background showing the number 132, creating a mildly interesting scene.

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    #20

    I Just Moved In This House And There Is A Great Egret Who Just Comes In The House!

    A heron standing indoors near a glass door, revealing a mildly interesting contrast with the pool area outside.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you might want to organise a mop and bucket, just in case ...

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    #21

    Was At The Beach And Found A Shell With Barnacles On It That Makes It Look Like An Anatomically Correct Heart

    Close-up of a mildly interesting seashell with barnacles on a dark surface.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So *that's* how tides work ...

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    #22

    My Kitten’s Nose Turns A Darker Shade Of Pink When She’s Sleepy

    Ginger kitten in three poses, from alert to sleepy, while being gently held, showcasing mildly interesting expressions.

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    #23

    Power Line Fell And Melted Sidewalk Into A Boiling Glass Puddle

    Mildly interesting melted object on concrete with colorful residue and textures.

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    #24

    My Hotel Phone In Iceland Has A Special Button That Will Wake You Up If There Are Northern Lights In The Sky

    Hotel phone panel with buttons like "Northern Lights Wake-Up," showcasing intriguingly unique features.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd recommend everyone to put the Aurora on their bucket list. But, dress up warm - you will stand there , gobsmacked, for a surprisingly long time

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    #25

    Dad’s Relay Torch From The ‘84 Olympics

    A hand holding a bronze torch with engraved text, casting a shadow on a sunny wall, seen near a window with a garden view.

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    #26

    Last Night My Wife's Uber Had A Duck In It

    A duck sits in the passenger seat of a car at night, creating a mildly interesting scene.

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll get you there as quack as I can

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    #27

    This Tree Looks Like Straight Up Broccoli

    A tree shaped like a cloud casts a shadow over a blue car on the street, creating a mildly interesting scene.

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    #28

    This Window That Makes My Back Yard Look Like It’s In 4 Different Seasons

    View of trees with vibrant autumn leaves through a window, creating a mildly interesting contrast with the dark interior.

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    #29

    My Friends Giant Sunflower

    Woman standing next to an intriguingly tall sunflower plant in a garden, with a house in the background.

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    Michelle C
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My late maternal stepgrandfather loved them and grew a few in his immaculate garden. I miss him and think of him every time I see a sunflower now.

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    #30

    These Water Jugs Look Like They're Getting Married

    Two water coolers side by side, one wrapped in plastic, showcasing a mildly interesting scene.

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    Moltar
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno...'wildly' is a bit of a streatch

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    #31

    [homemade] Grandmas Delicious 21 Layer Jello

    Layered gelatin dessert cut into neat cubes in a glass dish on a granite counter.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always wanted to try this it looks so tasty and fun to eat!

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    #32

    My Dog And I Have The Same Hair

    My Dog And I Have The Same Hair

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    #33

    Today’s 1 Euro Coin From Greece Depicting 2400 Year Old Greek Coin

    Ancient coin and Euro side by side, featuring owls, presenting mildly interesting yet wildly intriguing details.

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    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immediately recalling reading The Mark of Athena during my middle/high school years! The Percy Jackson books were/are such comforts to me

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such good books I re listen to the audiobooks whenever everything gets scary lol

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    #34

    My Grandparents Have A Glassed-Over Well In Their Kitchen

    Glass floor panel revealing an intriguing underground scene with vibrant green plants.

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    #35

    I Made A Blanket That Rolls Up To Look Like Sushi

    Knitted object resembling sushi roll, with black, white, pink, and green yarns, placed on a wooden surface. Mildly interesting.

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    #36

    The Deer Where I Live Have Zero Survival Instincts Around Humans. They Will Just Walk Up To You And Hang Out

    A curious deer stands in a suburban backyard with trees and houses, offering a mildly interesting scene.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why I feel like the deer will say "There is a quest for you."

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    #37

    Mounted Police Taking Pictures At The Beach

    Two people on horseback take a photo on a sandy beach, ocean waves in the background. Wildly intriguing scene.

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    #38

    This Caterpillar That Looks Like An Anime With Wet Eyes My Nephew Found Today

    Hand holding a caterpillar with eye-like markings, showcasing a mildly interesting and intriguing natural design.

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    #39

    Lightning Struck My Home Gym And Left This Artifact Inside The Mirror

    Person taking a selfie with a large, round mushroom on the mirror in a home gym setting.

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    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It appears to have damaged your eyes, too.

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    #40

    There's A Free-Roaming Turtle With A Diaper At My Local Gym

    A tortoise with a bandage on its shell walking in a gym setting, near a weightlifting area. Wildly intriguing image.

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    El hefe
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortoise

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    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Tortoises have feet and live on land, turtles are aquatic and have flippers.

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    #41

    My Friend Met A Stranger At A Wedding That Looked Just Like Him And Was Wearing The Same Thing

    Two men wearing identical outfits in a hotel, creating a mildly interesting scene.

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    #42

    This Bird Just Flew Onto My Finger And Then Flew Away Again

    A bird perched on a finger in a park, offering a mildly interesting and intriguing moment amidst trees and buildings.

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    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A tit in the hand is worth two in the bush. Interpret that as you wish.

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    #43

    I Built A Miniature Audience Out Of Ads I Got In The Mail

    A collage of diverse people in a crowd, showcasing a mildly interesting perspective.

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    Mat Lang
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice. Now you have friends. 🤭

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    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unfortunately, they're just actors, pretending ...

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    #44

    An Mri Room Under Construction, Coated With Copper Wallpaper

    A room with walls and ceiling covered in copper foil, featuring a blue Genie lift. Mildly interesting yet intriguing scene.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (Fun fact - the copper makes a Faraday cage, to prevent radio signals from outside interfering with the teeny tiny echoes from the cells in your body when you're being scanned)

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    #45

    My Copper Wire Off Ebay Arrived With Six Different Collectable Princess Diana Memorial Stamps From 1998

    Hand holding an envelope with six identical stamps showing a woman, creating a mildly interesting visual.

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    UKGrandad
    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five different, not six. It was issued as a set of 5.

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    #46

    My Antidepressant Is Actually 12 Smaller Pills In A Trench Coat

    Disassembled capsule with small white pills spread out, creating a mildly interesting visual.

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    #47

    Restaurant I Ate Framed The Hole Someone Punched In The Men’s Room Wall

    Framed artwork titled "Fragile Masculinity" with a hole in the wall. Mildly interesting concept creatively displayed.

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    Bookworm
    Bookworm
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Fragile masculinity" what an appropriate title

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