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The world is full of intriguing things and you can never say that Planet Earth is boring. Like all of you curious Pandas, we love comparing things and looking at how things are different and why. That’s why Bored Panda brings you this list of intriguing comparisons that people have made for you to feast your eyes on and to get your brains amped up to learn more about the world.

From the differences in size between men and women’s pockets and some jaw-dropping scientific comparisons to how people, animals, and places change over time, you’re in for an awesome ride. So put your thinking caps on and upvote your fave pics as you scroll down.

Check out our earlier posts about interesting comparisons here, here, and here. And be sure to read on for a couple of insightful interviews about some of the less-than-pleasant differences we see in life.

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A Couple Decided To Rebuild Their Deserted Piece Of Land Of 600 Hectares In Aimorés, Brazil. They Planted More Than 2 Million Tree Saplings

A Couple Decided To Rebuild Their Deserted Piece Of Land Of 600 Hectares In Aimorés, Brazil. They Planted More Than 2 Million Tree Saplings

As a result, the site has 293 plant species, 172 bird species and 33 animal species, some of which were on the verge of extinction. Took 18 years.

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

"a couple" is actually photographer Sebastiao Salgado and his wife; they founded and Instituto Terra and reforested all this land!

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My Grandpa And His Friend Who Was Born Across The Street From Him 2 Hours After Him. Navy Picture Around 1942/43 And When They Turned 93 A Couple Of Years Ago

My Grandpa And His Friend Who Was Born Across The Street From Him 2 Hours After Him. Navy Picture Around 1942/43 And When They Turned 93 A Couple Of Years Ago

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Five Generations. My Daughter Was Born The Same Year My Great Grandma Turned 100

Five Generations. My Daughter Was Born The Same Year My Great Grandma Turned 100

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Finance expert Ryan Monsurate explained to Bored Panda that the reason why women’s clothes have small or no pockets is simply because that’s the choice that’s offered by most brands at the moment. “I think if larger pockets were offered, they would sell well. I don't believe this is market equilibrium,” he said. In other words, it’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg problem because for trends to change, trends need to change.

Monsurate added that purses aren’t as effective an alternative to pockets. Especially when it comes to one of the most ubiquitous tools we use all day long, our phones. “Phones in purses aren't as accessible as phones in pockets,” he said.

#4

Pretty Sure No One Switched My Baby At Birth. Progress From 3 Weeks Left Inside To 3 Weeks On The Outside

Pretty Sure No One Switched My Baby At Birth. Progress From 3 Weeks Left Inside To 3 Weeks On The Outside

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

"wee see imaging" is an absolutely adorable name for this.

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#6

Couple At Woodstock 48 Hours After They Met And 50 Years Later

Couple At Woodstock 48 Hours After They Met And 50 Years Later

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Unfortunately, not all differences are pleasant and fun. Bored Panda also reached out to writer and founder of Voice of Salam, Elizabeth Arif-Fear. One of the issues she’s interested in is the differences between men and women. Especially regarding the wage gap, gender inequality, and how to solve these problems.

“The facts speak for themselves. Less than 4% of CEOs in the world's 500 largest corporations are women, for every dollar men earn, women earn 70-90 cents and women spend 200-1000% more time than men caring for others (children, elderly family members, ill relatives). This has to change,” Arif-Fear told Bored Panda.

#7

The Progression Of Alzheimer's Through My Mom's Crocheting

The Progression Of Alzheimer's Through My Mom's Crocheting

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

This is extremely sad. A very accurate visual though to easily explain the effects of Alzheimer's to a layman. Sorry about your mom :(

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#8

New Zealand Supermarkets Are Finally Trialing Less Plastic On Their Fruit And Veggies

New Zealand Supermarkets Are Finally Trialing Less Plastic On Their Fruit And Veggies

Photo on the left is what it's currently like buying fruit and vegetables from a supermarket. Even the 'odd bunch' ones down the bottom right are meant to be less wasteful because they're not the normal perfectly shaped/colored ones, but still come in plastic bags. Photo on the right is the current trial in a handful of supermarkets around the country. Here's hoping it's successful and they roll this out nationwide!

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

Hope the trial will be successful so that my country can try to adapt to the same plan.

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#9

After 9 Years Of Work, I Finally Got My Braces Off! I Couldn't Stop Smiling

After 9 Years Of Work, I Finally Got My Braces Off! I Couldn't Stop Smiling

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According to Arif-Fear, the best way forward is for men and women to support each other. She advises women to openly share their stories of mistreatment in the workplace and to highlight the differences in how they and their male coworkers are treated.

She also advises men to avoid “mansplaining” and instead be allies to women. “Ensure there's a seat at your table, ensure you value the contribution of women. Let's all look out for each other and ensure that gender inequality becomes a thing of the past.” So while some differences in the world are intriguing to look at, others need to be tackled head-on.

#10

A Doctor Sneezed, Sang, Talked & Coughed Toward An Agar Culture Plate With And Without A Mask

A Doctor Sneezed, Sang, Talked & Coughed Toward An Agar Culture Plate With And Without A Mask

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

And still people will doubt the efficiency of masks. It's a shame though that he didn't show what would have happened if the plates were also covered with a mask.

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#11

The World's Largest Ocean Sunfish Compared To How Small They Are At Birth

The World's Largest Ocean Sunfish Compared To How Small They Are At Birth

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#12

Comparison Between Trash And Fabric. These Shirts Are Made From Plastic Bottles

Comparison Between Trash And Fabric. These Shirts Are Made From Plastic Bottles

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

Does that mean that the cloth will never decompose and still be considered plastic trash when thrown away?

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#13

Same Bike, Same Place, Same Girl. 71 Years Difference

Same Bike, Same Place, Same Girl. 71 Years Difference

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#14

Bamboo That Grew Up During The Pandemic Without The Effect Of Tourists' Touch

Bamboo That Grew Up During The Pandemic Without The Effect Of Tourists' Touch

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#15

Two-Hour Time Progression Of Getting My Hate Tattoo Removed Today

Two-Hour Time Progression Of Getting My Hate Tattoo Removed Today

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#16

Same Whale Found After 35 Years In The West Coast Of Mexico

Same Whale Found After 35 Years In The West Coast Of Mexico

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#17

The Size Of This Flag Flown On A Spanish Ship At The Battle Of Trafalgar (1805) Compared To The Size Of People Around It

The Size Of This Flag Flown On A Spanish Ship At The Battle Of Trafalgar (1805) Compared To The Size Of People Around It

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#18

Fossils Found Of Car-Sized Turtles That Once Roamed South America. Human For Scale

Fossils Found Of Car-Sized Turtles That Once Roamed South America. Human For Scale

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#19

The "Mud Maid", A Living Sculpture Changing With The Seasons

The "Mud Maid", A Living Sculpture Changing With The Seasons

Created by artist Susan Hill, the giant goddess slept along the woodland walk in the lost gardens of Heligan, Cornwall

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#20

My Daughter And My Kitten Lost Their Baby Tooth In The Same Day

My Daughter And My Kitten Lost Their Baby Tooth In The Same Day

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#21

My Dad And I 38 Years Apart, Thought I Should Post It Here

My Dad And I 38 Years Apart, Thought I Should Post It Here

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#22

My Cat Domino Has Heterochromia Which Has The Side-Effect That Light Reflects Differently Causing Him To Look Like The Terminator

My Cat Domino Has Heterochromia Which Has The Side-Effect That Light Reflects Differently Causing Him To Look Like The Terminator

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#23

Women’s Pockets Can Fit Less Than Half Of A Switch Lite, Whereas Men’s Pockets Can Fit A Whole Switch

Women’s Pockets Can Fit Less Than Half Of A Switch Lite, Whereas Men’s Pockets Can Fit A Whole Switch

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

Women have complained about lack of or useless pockets for years and it is still like finding a needle in a haystack. So frustrating.

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#24

Same Wedding Outfits 60 Years Later

Same Wedding Outfits 60 Years Later

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#25

Three Years In Between

Three Years In Between

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

I don’t get this one, are they meant to be comparing how they aged coz 3 years isn’t actually that long.

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

Oh wow, Thanks everyone. I didn’t even notice. Good on them, they both look great and very happy.

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My clue where the waists. Definitely female waistline. But good for those two - hope they'll be happy :-)

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

I wish a had a trans ftm buddy to transition with lol ;-; yay for them though! they look great!

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

I am part of the LGBTQ+ community so it is so great to representation of it! LGBTQ+ PRIDE!

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

From goofy, awkward teens to handsome, confident young men, and best friends throughout!

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No You
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH MY GOD YES as a young trans guy this makes me so happy, I’m so hyped to look like this someday

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

Perfect TRANSformation (I already have a bunch of pansexual and bisexual puns, I'll have to work on my trans ones)

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

i've seen this before, they were female best friends and both transitioned to male and are still best friends. They did it together. Pretty awesome

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

Quite a transition gents. may you find all the love and support you need.

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

ok i really hope this doesnt come off as rude, i love and support gay and transgenders. But so were they girls in the first pic and then guys in the second. I am just confused. Dont take this rudely

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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yessirrrssssss!!! I'm so happy for you, and you're both gorgeous, beautiful, utterly amazing human beings!!

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

I thought the left photo were girls, the right boys. Have they had sex swop operations.

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

It's incredible that they've each ended up looking like the other!

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

Isn’t the truth of this pic that they both buffed up that’s why the pic exists!

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Donald Holder
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It's amazing what three years of stupidity and a tattoo artist can do to the human body huh!

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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shut the f**k up. Get your transphobic, uneducated hateful ass out of these comments please <3

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They've lost their shirts and got some ugly tatts. I'm not sure I see any difference.

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Patrick O'Harris
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're transguys and got top surgery and stuff. First pic you can see them wearing sports bras.

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who cares...still woman, no matter what you cut off or reduce...

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

If it looks like a duck, talks like a duck and walks like a duck.... It´s a duck! Or do you know any parent who doesn't want their kids to life happy?

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Ffs boredpanda is more retarded then usual least be consistent with stupid censorship

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#26

The Oldest Door Still In Use In Rome. Cast In Bronze For Emperor Hadrian' Rebuilding, They Date From About 115AD. Compared To A Human Height

The Oldest Door Still In Use In Rome. Cast In Bronze For Emperor Hadrian' Rebuilding, They Date From About 115AD. Compared To A Human Height

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

the doors of the Senate, now used at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran

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#27

I Found A Very Small Frog. A Penny For Scale

I Found A Very Small Frog. A Penny For Scale

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#28

Son And Mother, 17-Year-Old Renaud And 41-Year-Old Madineg

Son And Mother, 17-Year-Old Renaud And 41-Year-Old Madineg

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

Incredible! The same face in male and female form, what strong genetics!

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#29

The Color Change Between My Horse's Summer And Winter Coat Is Neat

The Color Change Between My Horse's Summer And Winter Coat Is Neat

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#30

3 Months vs. 6 Months, Maine Coons Grow Super Fast

3 Months vs. 6 Months, Maine Coons Grow Super Fast

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#31

My First Day Of Kindergarten 30 Years Apart

My First Day Of Kindergarten 30 Years Apart

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#32

These Pictures Are Of The Same Bird Taken Years Apart, Illustrating The Difference Between Juvenile And Sub-Adult Plumage

These Pictures Are Of The Same Bird Taken Years Apart, Illustrating The Difference Between Juvenile And Sub-Adult Plumage

It takes bald eagles about 5 years to obtain their white head

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#33

Moss vs. Hatchling

Moss vs. Hatchling

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

Interesting. My guess is that they have adapted to their surroundings so that they are hard to spot from air. 🤔

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#34

Same Street, First Day Of Winter vs. First Day Of Summer. Canada

Same Street, First Day Of Winter vs. First Day Of Summer. Canada

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#36

Me And My Cousin. 2005 And 2020. It Was Much More Difficult To Take The Picture Now

Me And My Cousin. 2005 And 2020. It Was Much More Difficult To Take The Picture Now

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

I love this! They are the closest of cousins it seems. I know a lot of people whose cousins are distant from them and they don't talk to their cousins! I want to be like these people!

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#38

My Ankle Two Days Before Giving Birth (Left) And My Ankle Two Days After Giving Birth (Right)

My Ankle Two Days Before Giving Birth (Left) And My Ankle Two Days After Giving Birth (Right)

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#39

The Amount Of Growing My Snail Has Gotten Done In Under A Year. From A 4 Cm Shell To A 17 Cm Shell

The Amount Of Growing My Snail Has Gotten Done In Under A Year. From A 4 Cm Shell To A 17 Cm Shell

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#40

I Counted All Of The Times Each Candidate Interrupted In The Presidential Election. Here Are The Results

I Counted All Of The Times Each Candidate Interrupted In The Presidential Election. Here Are The Results

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

We should ask the kindergarten teacher from above to record her kiddos so we can see how much more discipline a 5 year old has in comparison.

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A Whale Fin Next To The Entire Skeleton Of A Human

A Whale Fin Next To The Entire Skeleton Of A Human

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

If a museum would accept it, I would want my skeleton to be used for a cool comparison with a whale or some apex predator.

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#42

My Dog's Receding Hairline. His Natural Mohawk 6 Years Apart

My Dog's Receding Hairline. His Natural Mohawk 6 Years Apart

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#43

This Is A Side By Side Of Me And My Twin

This Is A Side By Side Of Me And My Twin

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#44

4 Bottles Of Water From 4 Different Houses From All 4 Sides Of Town (West/North/East/South) In Flint, Michigan

4 Bottles Of Water From 4 Different Houses From All 4 Sides Of Town (West/North/East/South) In Flint, Michigan

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

That is awful, there is no way I would be drinking that. How has this been going on for so long. The government need to pull their fingers out of their arses and do something about it. It’s been long enough.

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#45

Alaskan Malamute Phil vs. Alaskan Klee Kai. Check Out The Size Difference Of The Two Breeds

Alaskan Malamute Phil vs. Alaskan Klee Kai. Check Out The Size Difference Of The Two Breeds

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The Amorphophallus Titanium - One Of The Largest Plants In The World Compared To The Size Of A Human. It Only Blooms Once Every Forty Years For Four Days

The Amorphophallus Titanium - One Of The Largest Plants In The World Compared To The Size Of A Human. It Only Blooms Once Every Forty Years For Four Days

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

This flower is also known as The corpse flower due to the smell being like a rotting corpse.

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#47

Two Samples Of Meteorites That Came From The Moon And Mars. The Black One Is Martian And The Grey One Is Lunar

Two Samples Of Meteorites That Came From The Moon And Mars. The Black One Is Martian And The Grey One Is Lunar

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

Congrats on touching two different planets and a moon at the same time.

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#48

Croissants. Before And After. Professional Baker Just Sharing A Nice Comparison

Croissants. Before And After. Professional Baker Just Sharing A Nice Comparison

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#49

Dentist Office Showing How Much Sugar Is In Regular Items

Dentist Office Showing How Much Sugar Is In Regular Items

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

I can’t believe there is more sugar in a fruit box than in an energy drink. I knew the fruit boxes and juices have a lot of sugar but not THAT much.

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Age Progression Used By Forensic Artists To Estimate What Missing Children Would Look Like Years After They Went Missing

Age Progression Used By Forensic Artists To Estimate What Missing Children Would Look Like Years After They Went Missing

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