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Textbooks can be pretty boring. All those facts, all those graphs, all those diagrams. No wonder kids struggle to concentrate in school. But although it seems like they're written by robots, a rogue bunch of authors have taken it upon themselves to inject a modicum of humor into these otherwise dry publications. Take a look at this list of funny textbook surprises compiled by Bored Panda to see what we mean. Some of them appear to be officially approved. Others appear to be subtly hidden where nobody will find them. But all of them will make you smile, especially if you're stuck in class.

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Found This On The First Page Of My Stats Textbook

Found This On The First Page Of My Stats Textbook

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Found In My Web Design Textbook

Found In My Web Design Textbook

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I Better Learn This Just In Case

I Better Learn This Just In Case

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Just Saw This Written On The Back Of A Textbook

Just Saw This Written On The Back Of A Textbook

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Sheila Capps
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There have been instances when enslaved workers in other countries have done this, not as a prank but as a true cry for rescue.

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Pollymere
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of CGPs Study Guides have something written above the barcode. DNA has "Contains hard-earned wisdom", a comprehension book has "Beware of low-flying squirrels" and another has "Warning:May Bite"...

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Anita Cuellar
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:O What if someone IS trapped as a slave! Someone investigate them and help them!

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Naomi Rose
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember having that on my textbooks at school... That was 20 years ago! I hope he's not still trapped there!

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Adam Massey
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's CGP, they put funny little things in their book and above their barcode.

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#6

Textbook Level: Chernobyl

Textbook Level: Chernobyl

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So In My Spanish Textbook This Kid Calls A Girl To Ask Her What Her Phone Number Is

So In My Spanish Textbook This Kid Calls A Girl To Ask Her What Her Phone Number Is

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#8

Wholesome Math Book

Wholesome Math Book

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Lady Lava
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this! I never liked math, but I do love cats, and this random cute pics would certainly bring a smile on my face while studying!

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A Woman Saying “Hello” In French To A Couple In A Bush

A Woman Saying “Hello” In French To A Couple In A Bush

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Found Something Odd In My Engineering Textbook

Found Something Odd In My Engineering Textbook

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Μaybe it's a mannequin's hand or maybe it's the artist's hand asking for help... ΧD

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#11

Found This Gem In A High School Sex Ed Textbook

Found This Gem In A High School Sex Ed Textbook

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#13

Uhm, Best Textbook Picture Ever?

Uhm, Best Textbook Picture Ever?

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Found In My Little Brother's Textbook

Found In My Little Brother's Textbook

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Hidden Gem In The Back Of The Textbook

Hidden Gem In The Back Of The Textbook

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And Then Suddenly, In The Back In My Textbook

And Then Suddenly, In The Back In My Textbook

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

Ever wondered why some books, for which you would not have the smallest need to take notes for, have a few "notes" pages at the end? Well...

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#18

Tiger Has Seen Some Terrible Things In Prison

Tiger Has Seen Some Terrible Things In Prison

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#19

My Friend's French Textbook Tried To Explain Colours, Forgetting That It Was In Black And White

My Friend's French Textbook Tried To Explain Colours, Forgetting That It Was In Black And White

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#20

Quick Little Joke In My Psychology Textbook

Quick Little Joke In My Psychology Textbook

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Found This In My Physics Textbook

Found This In My Physics Textbook

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#22

Fire, The Second Safest Way To Travel

Fire, The Second Safest Way To Travel

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#23

That's An Interesting Question, Math Textbook

That's An Interesting Question, Math Textbook

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#25

My Economics Textbook Is Somewhat Pessimistic

My Economics Textbook Is Somewhat Pessimistic

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

Lol... More like an investment with high premium, high risk, indefinite returns!

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This Was In My Friends Biology Textbook

This Was In My Friends Biology Textbook

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Evisa Isabella Rose
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Joe to the photographer:- Take as many photos you want! These cells look good from any angle! XD

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#28

This Color Blindness Test In A Textbook

This Color Blindness Test In A Textbook

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#29

I Don't Think That's Quite How Puberty Works

I Don't Think That's Quite How Puberty Works

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#30

Statistics Textbook Making Fun Of A Crippling, Destructive Disease

Statistics Textbook Making Fun Of A Crippling, Destructive Disease

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

funny teacher. i Wonder if the student start to laugh during the test

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