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The moment that you think you’ve got life all figured out, the universe throws you a curveball. Possibly in the form of an interesting opportunity, but (if we’re completely honest) most likely in the shape of a funny or surprising picture that makes you snort into your cup of tea. You see, despite all of humanity’s flaws, people are actually very creative and come up with some extremely bizarre things.

One place that documents the funny, creative, and sometimes plain downright weird things that humanity has done is the ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit. A community of just over 723k people, r/ofcoursethatsathing does exactly what it says on the tin: it invites people to share pictures of things that make you think, “Of course that’s a thing.”

It’s more a feeling than a phrase, and you’ll find the very best examples of just how peculiar a world we really live in below. Remember to upvote the pics that made you go “what?” and be sure to share this list with your friends. You and I both know that they’ll enjoy some of these images! Personally, as a huge D&D nerd, I’m a big fan of the bread alignment chart, but be sure to let everyone know which one’s your #1 pic.

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The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

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Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

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My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

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Creativity is an intrinsic part of being human. It might not always produce something that’s objectively good in aesthetic terms, but it’s still one of the things that drive us forward. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder (even if that beholder should really read up a bit more on what’s actually stylish).

National Geographic spoke to Agustín Fuentes, the author of ‘The Creative Spark: How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional,’ about art and its relationship to our evolution.

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10/10 Would Read Again

10/10 Would Read Again

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this book! It was in the clearance section at the grocery store and I took a chance. Best $3 I've spent.

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“We tend to think of these beautiful cave paintings of the big mastodons and wild oryx as art. But that’s only about 40,000 years old. We know that 85,000 years ago, in southern Africa, our ancestors were carving on ostrich eggshells. Twenty thousand years earlier than that, they were drilling holes in small shells and wearing them around their necks,” Fuentes told National Geographic.

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Brilliant

Brilliant

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

Nun-Chucks: When you need to beat the holy hell outta someone! Alternatively, Nun-Chucks: Put the fear of God into them!

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Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

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

looks like seedless watermelons are a bigger community than I would expect, catholics beware

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“One hundred thousand years before that, they were crumbling ochre and rubbing it on their bodies. Five hundred thousand years before that, half a million years ago, they were making tools that were incredibly beautiful and more symmetrical and aesthetic than they had to be to do their jobs. Art is very deep in human history,” Fuentes explained that art is fundamentally a part of who we are. Then and now.

The ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit has been around since 2013, so you know for a fact that its content is something that captures people’s attention. No doubt, sometimes, because the pictures are very errr imaginative. Otherwise, without this quality content, the subreddit wouldn’t have survived and thrived for so long. The community will also be celebrating its eighth birthday in a couple of weeks. So, if you like their stuff, think about joining the subreddit or just popping in with a quick, ‘Hi, congrats.’

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I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first time I saw this I thought it was stupid, but after feeling awful for having to throw away food because I just didn't see it way back in the fridge... I kind of want one. Plus I'm a klutz and always knock stuff over when trying to grab something in the fridge.

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Before joining the subreddit, though, there are a few rules that you have to be aware of. They’re all common sense things anyway, so they shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who isn’t an internet troll or a massive bigot. Obviously, there’s no place for racism, sexism, or bigotry on the r/ofcoursethatsathing subreddit.

What’s more, the subreddit moderators ask their members not to post any memes or image macros and to avoid self-promotion posts. Furthermore, all members should strive to be polite and void rudeness. “Everybody has a line; if you feel yours was crossed, this is your report option,” the moderators explain. And that’s how you keep an online community wholesome and healthy. All so that people can keep on saying, “Of course that’s a thing.”

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Organ Plushies

Organ Plushies

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Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

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#21

The Much Awaited Sequel

The Much Awaited Sequel

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Burrito Blanket

Burrito Blanket

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had no idea they made these in adult sizes! I've only ever seen little ones for babies. Freaking hilarious!

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#24

A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

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

well that would be staying locked forever in my house. I mean, can't really pull the stickers off on this one to solve it.

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#25

Minimalist Nativity Sets

Minimalist Nativity Sets

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

The glass/perspex one (bottom right) looks quite pretty. The printed blocks of wood made me laugh.

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#26

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

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#27

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

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#28

A Punchable Enter Key

A Punchable Enter Key

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

I want a punchable "hang up" key. (Customer Service worker)

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#30

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

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#31

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

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

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of italian voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

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#32

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

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For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

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troufaki13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats don't usually poop outside their litter box. But they can vomit :/

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#35

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

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The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

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#39

That Escalated Quickly

That Escalated Quickly

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

If I saw this, I would have to go on it even if I didn't want to go up. I'm a big kid.

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Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

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#43

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

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#47

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

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

Remember when this was the answer to any question on Youtube? I remember because I'm old. Lol

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

the lyrics are wrong though. it's Dududududududududududududududu not dadadadadadadada e_e

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Viki Banaszak
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are just trying to beat She Loves Me Yea, yea, yea. So too wordy! These right here are minimalist words or in their case it could be the name of a town or something.

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

That's how my mum sings every song ever. She can only remember about 1/3rd of the lyrics, so most of it is da-da-da-ing.

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Chloe *Leah* Pheonix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadad dadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadad dadadadaddaa guys I typed the song lyrics

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

For whatever reason, this reminds me of how subtitles will sometimes have hidden messages in them. For instance, "The Last Days of World War II" has the message "Hi Emily!" during the end credits in several episodes.

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Sweetie Dahling
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh I always thought it was DUDUDUDUDUUUUM but now I know it’s DADDADDADADAD

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Jen Gregory
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sandstorm? Is that a real song or is this a joke? Never heard of it

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V33333P
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh sweet summer child. (Jokes aside, I'm sure if you Google it, it'll come up, it's club music)

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When we bought a new building for the store, we had to bring it up to code. No problem. Except when we finished the inspector came through, said everything, including the bathrooms, were up to code EXCEPT the bathroom in his office, which NO ONE but he uses. Well, to bring it up to code, because of the nature of the building, to make it wheelchair accessible, we had to spend 40,000 bucks, because we had to alter the interior supports. Originally the building had housed a car dealership and the building could not take opening up a larger door way without a major retrofit of the walls, ceilings and plumbing. OK, got it done, but the inspector says "the door into your office is too narrow for a wheelchair, but since it is your private office and you do not see customers there, it is not a problem." But to access the wheelchair accessible bathroom you have to go through the door to his office. He doesn't even use the bathroom, the reason we didn't take it out was because of the cost

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#49

Shower Curtain With Pockets

Shower Curtain With Pockets

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

can u not just spare 10 minutes without having to look at your device?

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#50

A National Treasure!

A National Treasure!

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