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42 Fascinating Pictures That Let The Humans Explain The True Size Of Things
When you read about something or see it on TV, the (lack of) context might leave you guessing — or even worse, misinterpreting — the details.
Luckily, r/HumanForScale solves that problem. Every picture on the subreddit comes with a body or two so that we, the viewers, can accurately gauge the dimensions of objects, whether they're wild animals, historical artefacts, or architectural wonders.
In a world where everyone wants your attention and misinformation spreads faster than ever, clarity is queen.
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#1
I Never Knew What Absolute U N I T S Clydesdales Are Until I Saw This Picture
2WheelTravlr 3 months ago
Size (of the human) matters. Clydes can be tall, but the handler is short. The tallest Clydesdale was a little more than 6.5' at the shoulder. Average is around 5.5'.
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#2
The Claws Of Male Southern Cassowary. A Quick Reminder That Birds Are Indeed Descendants Of Dinosaurs
#3
2 Hour Old Hippo
2WheelTravlr 3 months ago
This is a pygmy hippo baby, a river hippo calve weighs at least 50 lbs at birth and is about 4' long.
#18
The Critically Endangered Giant Chinese Salamander (Largest Salamander And Amphibian In The World)
It apparently sometimes smells like pepper and makes noises that sound like small children. Scientist for size
#28
A Photo Of The Old Cincinnati Library Taken Shortly Before It Was Razed. The Public Library Was Built In 1874 And Demolished In 1955; Today, It's A Parking Garage
#42
The Largest Statue In The World, The Statue Of Unity In India, Is Four Times Taller Than The Statue Of Liberty
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