Perspective is a wonderful thing. Sometimes you can only truly appreciate something by making all the random thing comparisons with slightly altered parameters, for example of location, age, or time.
These cool photos, compiled by the helpful folk here at Bored Panda, gives the wonderful gift of perspective by doing precisely that. Side-By-Side comparisons of everything from astonishing pictures of before and after in the autumn time to technological advances in street lighting and size comparisons of unexpected things make for a fascinatingly fresh look at things you may have taken for granted. Scroll down below to check these interesting things out for yourself, and gain a newfound appreciation for the changes (or lack thereof) in our everyday lives!
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I Did A Half Face Comparison Of Myself And My Daughter Today, It's Kind Of Freaky
First Day Of Primary School Vs. Last Day Of Teacher Training
Last Week Vs. This Week
4 Paintings Of The Same Sunflower By Each Of My 4 Children, All Painted At The Same Age Of 5
On The Way To The Lake Vs. On The Way Home From The Lake
The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today
It is an invention in the sense that people created it in the 19th century and perfected it the 21st.
Load More Replies..."Global warming isn't real because I was cold today! Also great news: World hunger is over cause I just ate." - Stephen Colbert
Let's not forget the Republican health care plan, "I feel fine today. Americans don't need health care."
Load More Replies...The antarctic surely, the arctic doesn't have actual land as far as i know.
I thought I was the only one that replied for a second
Load More Replies...This is some scary stuff. This photograph needs to be sent to Washington! Oops, I forgot. Never mind.
I predict that there will be a suite of people pointing out the conservative denial of global warming, and a rag-tag tail of conservatives sullening replying that there really is no global warming...
130 glaciers in North America 130 years ago. 130 glaciers in North America 2018. Same number, same acherage, different valleys. Southern hemisphere has 40% more glacier ice (estimated since not measurable 130 years ago.) "Greenhouse gasses" 1/2 the mid 1800's. Global warming is Scientifically trending with natural cycles.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/alaska-s-glaciers-are-retreating/ "At both locations, the long-term records show that summer warming has resulted in sustained mass loss... The USGS reports that the state’s glaciers are losing 75 billion tons of ice annually" https://www.usgs.gov/centers/norock/science/retreat-glaciers-glacier-national-park?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects "In Glacier National Park (GNP) some effects of climate change are strikingly clear. Glaciers are melting, and many glaciers have already disappeared...It has been estimated that there were approximately 150 glaciers present in 1850, around the end of the Little Ice Age and most glaciers were still present in 1910 when the park was established. In 2015, measurements of glacier area indicate that there were 26 remaining glaciers larger than 25 acres, the size criteria used by USGS researchers to define a glacier."
Load More Replies...your president tells you he does not believe in global warming or climate change: evil is as evil does
I would guess there are a significant % of world population who don't know about climate change. Are they evil?
Load More Replies...global warming is a human experiment gone wrong.we did lab experiments which had to be fueled by something with melted ice now earth is sick
It dropped on one side, and expanded on the other. The net increase in ice volume coverage is quite phenomenal. Let's not get reality slapping you in the face, shall we?
strange the sea seems to be the same height, thought all this ice melting was raising sea levels
The 1915 photo shows nothing but ice where it meets the sea, how could you possibly tell the difference in sea level between that photo and the other? Even if there was a 2 meter change, you wouldn't be able to see it. But in any case, the actual change since then is close to 0.2 meters, again, not enough to be visible in a photo that shows no visible shoreline!
Load More Replies...Can’t believe how there’s still so many climate change deniers out there 🤦🏻♀️ #ignorantworld
Global warming/climate change is real, it's just NOT NEW. Antarctica used to be a rain forest. The desert used to be the deep blue sea. FACTS. These things happen in cycles.
As individuals, where is the outrage over being sprayed with chemicals every day!!?
What can I say except of 'sad, really really sad', especially when you think that part of it is because of us, humans.
Regardless of anyone’s view I just think it’s very heartbreaking. 💔
strange the sea level seems exactly the same, thought it was rising with all that melting ice?
And you can tell how? The picture is so drastically different at the waters edge there is no landmark you can point to and say see... it's the same. Plus, the pictures are an approximation of the same angle and perspective, which would make it subjective even if there was a landmark at the waters edge. Keep in mind also that you are talking about a significant body of water that the melting ice spreads out over. It's not like all the water stays in one place.
Load More Replies...No, its made up by Statists, and Progressives, i.e.Collectivists, who want an almighty state that controls everyone. If you really want to know what a Liberal is, go to FEE( Foundation for Economic Education), Cafe Hayek, Mises.org, or Acton.org for starters. That's where the Real Liberals reside, and there is none of that FDR Schist that he started in 1932. Check my Profile too.
Load More Replies...Look at the shape of the visible mountain top -- the two are a perfect match. And you'll notice that it's not just seasonal snowpack that's missing, it's glacier ice. Skepticism can be a good thing, but not when you ignore the evidence that's right in front of you.
Load More Replies...Yes Tyler unfortunate people don't educate themselves. The little ice age is proven to be caused by sun. It is a darn good read "The Little Ice Age". BTW I work in renewable and totally believe in dumping fossil fuel as it is inefficient.
Load More Replies...Were you born stupid or do you take pills for that?
Load More Replies...Mums Vs. Dads
When I Was Looking Through My Photos, I Realized I Unknowingly Took Two Pictures Of The Same Bull, 5 Years Apart, At A Ranch I Visit In Texas
1990 Vs. 2018
Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode
Looks like a great sleep! Hope he remembered to take his glasses off - horrible waking up with them digging into your face.
Liquor Store Parking Lot Vs. Laser Eye Surgery Parking Lot
Caught Someone Else’s Camera Flash When Taking This Photo Of Snow Falling At Ginzan Onsen
A Candle Burning On Earth Compared To A Candle Burning In Microgravity On The International Space Station
The Ceiling Tiles In The Da Nang Airport Smoking Section Vs. Non-Smoking Section
As well for your lungs. Quit like 5 years ago. One of the best decisions in my life.
Modern Tomato Vs. One Grown From 150-Year-Old Seeds
What? I grew up with tomatoes like the one on the right... Had them in our garden, year after year. Perks of being European I guess.
98% Wolf Vs. 40% Wolf
Side By Side Comparison Of The Papal Thrones For Benedict XVI And Francis
Right on, Pope Francis! After checking out the biopic on his background on netflx, I have alot of admiration for the man. He had lived quite a story before becoming pope
The Same Street, 71 Years Apart
Bus For Comparison
What Humans See Compared To What Birds See
The Price Of 12 Pieces Of Chalk At Target Vs My College Bookstore
Nova Scotia Tides From The Same Deck 12 Hours Apart
My Dad And I Are A Great Reminder That Genetics Aren’t An Exact Science
Women Basketball Players Vs. Cheerleaders
Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot
The Difference Between 31 And 21
21 drunk in a toilet,31 looking fabulous taking a selfy,41 at home with a cup of team and the cat or is that just me?
Easy To Forget How Big NBA Players Are - The Rock Is 6'5, 265 Pounds
Led Street Lamp Vs. Traditional Street Lamp
Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am
Life In Utah. Yesterday Vs. Today
No Flash Vs. Flash
Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life
Two Very Different Valentine's Day Nights, 12 Piece Of Fried Chicken & Whiskey Versus 12 Pink Tulips & Cupcakes
Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet
If you have any doubt that birds aren't related to dinos, just spend some time watching turkeys---the bronze kind, not the genetically engineered white ones. My pet turkeys come running when I call, and when they run to me they look like raptors from JURASSIC PARK !
Size Comparison: Titanic Vs. Modern Ship
Michelin's Biggest Tire Vs. Their Smallest Tire
The Difference Between A Small Vs. Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonald's
that doesn't seem right at all, the glass on the right is filled above the plastic cup, it would never hold all that liquid, obviously
Russia And Bangladesh’s Sizes Compared To Their Population
Tiny Reporter Comparing Hands With NBA Player
Crazy Weather In Lumberton: 3rd Of September Vs. 8th Of December
Data Comparison 1995 138.24 MB Vs 2018 128 GB
Paying $10 Vs. Paying $25 For Headshots
Polar Bear Paw Compared To Human Hands
Seinnheiser Vs. Beats Headphones After Being Subjected To Comparable Activities And Length Of Use
My Friend's First Day Of Freshman Year Vs. Last
The Difference That Two Days Can Make In Minnesota
First Three Game Of Thrones Books Vs. Same Books In Braille
Obama's First State Of The Union Compared To His Last, Without The Skin Smoothing On His First Picture Or A Mid-Blink Picture On His Last To Make Him Look More Tired Older Than He Really Is
He took a lot of s**t from people and still remains a class act. We miss you!
Berlin Vs. Berlin
The Difference In Lighting Between My Sister’s Room Vs. My Room At The Exact Same Time Of Day
the room on the left has a light on inside though, you can tell by the shadow of the ceiling light. Either that or it has a second window.
A LOT of those made my eyebrows go up. Very interesting gallery!
BP you have lied to me! by hooking me with "50 Curious Comparisons" when in reality there were 90.. :) Fantastic pictures though!
Very Interesting, Some seem almost impossible yet I believe they are all true David Collins
It is always a pleasant surprise to see all these comparisons. If they did not exist, I would probably be living in another dimension, into a galaxy very far away.
A LOT of those made my eyebrows go up. Very interesting gallery!
BP you have lied to me! by hooking me with "50 Curious Comparisons" when in reality there were 90.. :) Fantastic pictures though!
Very Interesting, Some seem almost impossible yet I believe they are all true David Collins
It is always a pleasant surprise to see all these comparisons. If they did not exist, I would probably be living in another dimension, into a galaxy very far away.