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Article created by: Donata Ruzgaitė

If we want to learn something new and grow as individuals, we need to expose ourselves to things we haven't encountered before. That's often easier said than done, because stepping outside our comfort zones requires a willingness to be vulnerable in the face of the unfamiliar.

So, we decided to create a controlled, zero-risk environment where everyone who wants to expand their horizons could easily do so. Bored Panda put together a list of fascinating pictures for curious minds, revealing nature, technology, and other aspects of the world you might never have explored—each one ready to spark your next big interest.

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#1

In Finland They Advertise The ‘Extra Large’ Size As ‘American Size’

Jar of Hellmann's real mayonnaise held in hand, a photo so interesting it feels almost illegal to look at without protective eyewear.

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    Roof Is Painted Two Colors And The Pigeons Only Congregate On The Tan Colors

    Large flock of birds perched on a metal roof under clear blue sky, capturing an interesting photo without protective eyewear.

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

    A bit warmer, I'd imagine.

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    #3

    The Vein Finder At Docs Office Was Fun To Mess Around With

    Hand with green laser imaging projected on skin showing veins in a photo interesting enough to need protective eyewear.

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    #4

    I Have A Tile Of Uranium Glass

    Hand holding a glowing green square object emitting light, an interesting photo requiring protective eyewear to view.

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    #5

    A Camera-Less iPhone Issued To My Buddy That Works At A Nuclear Plant. No Cameras Allowed

    Hand holding a scratched iPhone on a green countertop with a water bottle, a photo so interesting it feels illegal to look at.

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    #6

    Modern Icelandic Houses Are Built With Geothermally Heated Water Pipes Under Their Sidewalks So Icelanders Never Have To Shovel In Winter

    Outdoor construction site showing blue protective tubing laid out around building foundation, illustrating interesting photos keyword.

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    #7

    One Bench In The Netherlands, One In Germany, And One In Belgium

    Circular green benches around a border marker with flags in a forested area featured in interesting photos needing protective eyewear.

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    #8

    My Uncle, Who Works On An Arctic Research Vessel, Got An Unexpected Visitor Today

    Man feeding a polar bear through a sealed window, a rare and interesting photo requiring protective eyewear to view safely.

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    #9

    This Sign At This House That Takes In Stray Turtles

    Green turtle sanctuary sign on black metal fence in a garden with instructions to deposit lost turtles, an interesting sight to see.

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    #10

    Forelimb Of A Fin Whale And Human Skeleton

    Skeleton of a fin whale flipper compared to a human skeleton, showcasing fascinating anatomical differences and similarities.

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    #11

    Dad’s Relay Torch From The ‘84 Olympics

    Hand holding an Olympic torch indoors near a glass door, a photo so interesting it feels illegal to look at without protective eyewear.

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    #12

    Inside The Eye Of Category 5 Hurricane

    Aerial view of bright sun and deep blue sky above thick cloud layers, an interesting photo that feels almost illegal.

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    #13

    I Found A Wild Peanut

    Peanut shell sprouting green leaves in dark soil mulch, a fascinating photo so interesting it feels illegal to look without protective eyewear.

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    #14

    A Few Years Ago I Submitted A Gallery Of Photos I've Taken While Working As A Flight Paramedic In The Canadian Arctic

    Pilots navigating an aircraft cockpit by night, snowy northern lights scene, and a medic working inside an air ambulance.

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    #15

    Dutch Firefighter After Dousing A Fire In Freezing Conditions

    Firefighter covered in ice and frost wearing protective eyewear and helmet after extreme cold exposure.

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    #16

    Galileo Sees Io Erupt. You Can See Volcanic Eruptions On Jupiter’s Moon Io From Space

    Close-up of a volcanic eruption on a planetary surface in an intriguing photo needing protective eyewear to view safely.

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    #17

    X-Ray Image Showing The Pregnancy Of A Dog

    X-ray image showing multiple fetal skeletons inside a pregnant animal, highlighting interesting protective eyewear-worthy details.

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    #18

    I Went To The South Pole

    Person wearing protective eyewear standing in snowy landscape next to a red and white pole with flags in the background.

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    #19

    It’s Someone’s Job To Hoover The Whale At The American Museum Of Natural History (NYC)

    Man in a lift working on a giant whale model inside a museum, an interesting scene needing protective eyewear.

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    #20

    Car Parking Without Safety Barriers

    Cars parked dangerously close to the edge of a high ledge, showing an interesting and risky urban parking situation.

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    Data1001
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There aren't enough "nopes" in the world.

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    #21

    The Underside Of A Ladybug

    Close-up of an unusual insect showing detailed legs and eyes, one of the interesting photos needing protective eyewear.

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    #22

    Gorilla Hands Up Close

    Close-up of a large gorilla hand gripping metal bars next to a human hand, highlighting interesting protective eyewear-worthy contrast.

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    #23

    Inside The Cargo Hold Of An Lng (Liquiid Natural Gas) Tanker

    Vast room with reflective grid walls and floor, three people in protective suits exploring this interesting photo scene.

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    #24

    Why Sunscreen Is Important

    Arms with dark skin tone and marks resting on pale legs, showing a striking contrast in skin color and texture.

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

    My arms look like that. Just not quite so body.

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    #25

    I Saw 1 Of The 25 Blimps Left In The World

    Silver blimp floating in a cloudy sky, one of the photos so interesting they feel illegal without protective eyewear

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    #26

    The Border Between Canada And The U.S. Is Just A Clearcut Line In The Forest. This Is Above Eureka, Mt

    Scenic forest view looking down a steep grassy slope with distant fields and mountains, a photo so interesting it feels illegal.

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    #27

    Cab Of A Modern Trash Truck

    Interior view of a modern vehicle cab with control panels and monitors in a lush green field, interesting photo concept.

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    #28

    Southern Los Angeles Looks Like A Computer Motherboard

    Aerial night view of a cityscape with bright, intricate lighting patterns that feel illegal to look at without protective eyewear.

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    #29

    Huge Wheel

    Worker installing heavy-duty tire chains on giant construction vehicle tire, showcasing interesting photos needing protective eyewear.

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    #30

    My Forearm Difference (Professional Tennis Player)

    Two forearms side by side showing different skin tones and hair density in an interesting photo.

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    #31

    This Tortoise Getting X-Rays At My Work Yesterday

    Turtle trapped in metal apparatus with claws gripping the edges, an unusual and interesting photo requiring protective eyewear.

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    #32

    Old Growth Lumber vs. Modern Factory Farmed Lumber

    Two pieces of wood with distinct grain patterns held by a gloved hand, showcasing interesting texture details.

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    #33

    Contact Area Between Train Wheel And Rail

    Close-up of a train wheel on the rail capturing a perfectly aligned moment in interesting photos requiring protective eyewear.

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    #34

    24 Hours After Being Stung By A Yellow Jacket On My Middle Upper Knuckle

    Two hands placed on a striped cloth with one finger looking unusually swollen, an interesting photo without protective eyewear.

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    #35

    Cat vs. Lion Fang

    Hand holding two animal teeth next to a quarter coin, an intriguing photo for protective eyewear.

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    #36

    My Friend's 0.3 Millimeter Drill Bit Used For Working On Models

    Tiny sharp needle resting on a fingertip showcasing one of the most interesting photos needing protective eyewear.

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    #37

    Concentrated Solar Farm I Saw On A Plane To Vegas

    Solar power tower with reflective mirrors in a desert, an interesting photo that feels almost illegal without protective eyewear.

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    #38

    Flying Over North Sentinel Island

    Aerial view of a coastline with clear blue water and sandy beaches, a photo so interesting it feels illegal.

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    #39

    Whole Hotel Building Getting Fumigated

    Building wrapped in yellow and blue stripes for renovation, parking lot with cars, under clear blue sky, interesting photos keyword.

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    #40

    My Local Super Market Sells Ostrich Eggs

    Hand holding a giant egg on display with other large eggs in straw bedding, highlighting interesting photos keyword.

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    #41

    Hubble Shows That Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Is Smaller Than Ever Seen Before

    Jupiter and its Great Red Spot captured by Hubble Space Telescope in detailed, highly interesting photos.

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    #42

    Doing A Reno And Thought It Was Interesting How Nails Have Changed In Almost 200 Years

    Old rusty bent nails next to new shiny nails neatly arranged on a wooden surface in an interesting photo

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    #43

    1936 Concept Of Making The Eiffel Tower Accessible By Car

    A surreal photo featuring the Eiffel Tower combined with giant detailed wind-up keys in an urban setting.

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    #44

    A Ferris Wheel Being Taken Apart

    Half-built Ferris wheel with trucks and trailers nearby at sunset, showing interesting photos that feel illegal without protective eyewear.

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    #45

    My Husband Got Tipped With A $10 Coin At Work Tonight

    Close-up of a rare 1993 Clinton coin in a hand, one side with profile and the other with eagle emblem, interesting photos keyword.

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

    Those are commemoratives made in Australia, and are not legal tender in Oz or the USA. But I suppose they'd be cool if you were a fan of Bill Clinton, lol.

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    #46

    Woman Using A Treadmill In The 1920s. Not Sure What The Arrow Is Meassuring

    Young woman exercising on a vintage treadmill with a large mechanical wheel, a fascinating photo from protective eyewear collection.

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    #47

    The Size Of This Allen Wrench

    Hand holding an unusually large hex key wrench inside a wood-paneled room, an interesting photo needing protective eyewear.

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

    Mick Dundee: "That's not a wrench. THAT'S a wrench."

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    #48

    Toilet On The 155th Floor Of The Burj Khalifa

    Toilet with a city view from a high-rise bathroom, an interesting photo that might feel surreal without protective eyewear

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    #49

    The Pilot In My Flight Had To Dump Fuel Before Emergency Landing. That’s How It Looks Like

    View from airplane window showing wing and vapor trail under a clear blue sky in interesting photos category.




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