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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!

#1

I Did A Half Face Comparison Of Myself And My Daughter Today, It's Kind Of Freaky

I Did A Half Face Comparison Of Myself And My Daughter Today, It's Kind Of Freaky

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    First Day Of Primary School Vs. Last Day Of Teacher Training

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    #3

    Last Week Vs. This Week

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    #4

    4 Paintings Of The Same Sunflower By Each Of My 4 Children, All Painted At The Same Age Of 5

    4 Paintings Of The Same Sunflower By Each Of My 4 Children, All Painted At The Same Age Of 5

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    Smackiex
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is adorable... They all have their own technique. :)

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    #5

    On The Way To The Lake Vs. On The Way Home From The Lake

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    #6

    The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today

    The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today

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    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Gloval warming is just an invention"...

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    #7

    Mums Vs. Dads

    Mums Vs. Dads

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    #8

    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

    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

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    Mark
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bull says "oh it's you again is it"

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    #10

    Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode

    Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode

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    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a great sleep! Hope he remembered to take his glasses off - horrible waking up with them digging into your face.

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    #11

    Liquor Store Parking Lot Vs. Laser Eye Surgery Parking Lot

    Liquor Store Parking Lot Vs. Laser Eye Surgery Parking Lot

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    #12

    Caught Someone Else’s Camera Flash When Taking This Photo Of Snow Falling At Ginzan Onsen

    Caught Someone Else’s Camera Flash When Taking This Photo Of Snow Falling At Ginzan Onsen

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    #13

    A Candle Burning On Earth Compared To A Candle Burning In Microgravity On The International Space Station

    A Candle Burning On Earth Compared To A Candle Burning In Microgravity On The International Space Station

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    #14

    The Ceiling Tiles In The Da Nang Airport Smoking Section Vs. Non-Smoking Section

    The Ceiling Tiles In The Da Nang Airport Smoking Section Vs. Non-Smoking Section

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As well for your lungs. Quit like 5 years ago. One of the best decisions in my life.

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    #15

    Modern Tomato Vs. One Grown From 150-Year-Old Seeds

    Modern Tomato Vs. One Grown From 150-Year-Old Seeds

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    Chris Mugea
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #16

    98% Wolf Vs. 40% Wolf

    98% Wolf Vs. 40% Wolf

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    #17

    Side By Side Comparison Of The Papal Thrones For Benedict XVI And Francis

    Side By Side Comparison Of The Papal Thrones For Benedict XVI And Francis

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    Deanna Metts
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    #18

    The Same Street, 71 Years Apart

    The Same Street, 71 Years Apart

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    Rue Granger
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me sad and happy at the same time...

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    #19

    Bus For Comparison

    Bus For Comparison

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who left their Micromachines lying around the road?

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    #20

    What Humans See Compared To What Birds See

    What Humans See Compared To What Birds See

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    #21

    The Price Of 12 Pieces Of Chalk At Target Vs My College Bookstore

    The Price Of 12 Pieces Of Chalk At Target Vs My College Bookstore

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    #22

    Nova Scotia Tides From The Same Deck 12 Hours Apart

    Nova Scotia Tides From The Same Deck 12 Hours Apart

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    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those interested: google Bay of Fundy. The tidal hub can be up to 17 metres (some 55 feet). This is impressive.

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    #23

    My Dad And I Are A Great Reminder That Genetics Aren’t An Exact Science

    My Dad And I Are A Great Reminder That Genetics Aren’t An Exact Science

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    #24

    Women Basketball Players Vs. Cheerleaders

    Women Basketball Players Vs. Cheerleaders

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    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a "Honey, we shrunk" movie...

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    #25

    Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot

    Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot

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    Bumble
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like there are humans inside elephants making them move.

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    #26

    The Difference Between 31 And 21

    The Difference Between 31 And 21

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    Ian Carter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

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    #27

    Easy To Forget How Big NBA Players Are - The Rock Is 6'5, 265 Pounds

    Easy To Forget How Big NBA Players Are - The Rock Is 6'5, 265 Pounds

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    Týna Ef
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those who don't know inches and pounds it is 195 cm and 120 kg ;)

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    #28

    Led Street Lamp Vs. Traditional Street Lamp

    Led Street Lamp Vs. Traditional Street Lamp

    savemejebus0 Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White light is not a good idea, though. There are modern LED street lights that are bright enough for driving as they give a sharp view but do not bother wildlife so much.

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    #29

    Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am

    Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am

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    #30

    Life In Utah. Yesterday Vs. Today

    Life In Utah. Yesterday Vs. Today

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    #31

    No Flash Vs. Flash

    No Flash Vs. Flash

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    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I had to look twice to see the actual difference haha :D

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    #32

    Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life

    Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life

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    Bumble
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup...this is no surprise. "Girls, make sure your hair, face and clothes are perfect. Boys, you can do and be anything you want."

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    #33

    Two Very Different Valentine's Day Nights, 12 Piece Of Fried Chicken & Whiskey Versus 12 Pink Tulips & Cupcakes

    Two Very Different Valentine's Day Nights, 12 Piece Of Fried Chicken & Whiskey Versus 12 Pink Tulips & Cupcakes

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    remember one night i was out to buy suppository for my kids when i saw two girl buying condom…. looking condon on on part of the counter and suppository on my part couldn't not realise that i wasn't about to get the same night as them

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    #34

    Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet

    Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet

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    Louise Stange-Wahl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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 !

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    #35

    Size Comparison: Titanic Vs. Modern Ship

    Size Comparison: Titanic Vs. Modern Ship

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    Chaz83
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is cool but Titanic was an ocean liner, not a cruise ship

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    #36

    Michelin's Biggest Tire Vs. Their Smallest Tire

    Michelin's Biggest Tire Vs. Their Smallest Tire

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    #37

    The Difference Between A Small Vs. Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonald's

    The Difference Between A Small Vs. Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonald's

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    Jorge Guberte
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    #38

    Russia And Bangladesh’s Sizes Compared To Their Population

    Russia And Bangladesh’s Sizes Compared To Their Population

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bangladesh is still huge! (Greetings from a Croatian born in Slovenia ♥)

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    #39

    Tiny Reporter Comparing Hands With NBA Player

    Tiny Reporter Comparing Hands With NBA Player

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's not small, you just have big hands..."

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    #40

    Crazy Weather In Lumberton: 3rd Of September Vs. 8th Of December

    Crazy Weather In Lumberton: 3rd Of September Vs. 8th Of December

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    Kaisu Rei
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who lives in a place that never has floods, this seems insane to me!

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    #41

    Data Comparison 1995 138.24 MB Vs 2018 128 GB

    Data Comparison 1995 138.24 MB Vs 2018 128 GB

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    remember when we had to install games… insert disk 9 of 21... insert disk 10 of 21... and when you are at 20 of 21... error!!!!!!

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    #42

    Paying $10 Vs. Paying $25 For Headshots

    Paying $10 Vs. Paying $25 For Headshots

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    #43

    Polar Bear Paw Compared To Human Hands

    Polar Bear Paw Compared To Human Hands

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    #44

    Seinnheiser Vs. Beats Headphones After Being Subjected To Comparable Activities And Length Of Use

    Seinnheiser Vs. Beats Headphones After Being Subjected To Comparable Activities And Length Of Use

    Jtaimelafolie Report

    Elizabeth
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet the Seinnheiser gave better sound the entire time too

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    #45

    My Friend's First Day Of Freshman Year Vs. Last

    My Friend's First Day Of Freshman Year Vs. Last

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    #46

    The Difference That Two Days Can Make In Minnesota

    The Difference That Two Days Can Make In Minnesota

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    Amanda Ford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The difference an hour can make anywhere in the snow belt.

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    #47

    First Three Game Of Thrones Books Vs. Same Books In Braille

    First Three Game Of Thrones Books Vs. Same Books In Braille

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    Kristy P
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you imagine what a bookcase worth would look like?? If I were blind, I'd probably donate them after I was done rather than keeping the collection I have now!

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    #48

    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

    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

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    Grumble O'Pug
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He took a lot of s**t from people and still remains a class act. We miss you!

    Bumble
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is still one of the sexiest men alive!

    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't find him sexy personally but I do think he has bucket-loads of charisma.

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    Craig Silberman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    under trump, EVERYONE is graying at a faster rate

    John Smith
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    6 years ago

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    Especially butthurt libs who have convinced themselves that the world is ending....today!....no, today!....no, today!.....no, today!! MAGA !

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    Denise Mirto
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    please let there be hope & change again

    John Smith
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    6 years ago

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    Sadly, Louise embraced low expectations sometime around 2008.

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    Lisa Gilkison
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the record here, he served as president, as many have done, during the time in life when we begin to show the signs of aging. Also take in to consideration the difference someone after 8 years. No one looks the same.

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The job ages you, for sure, but he still looks good. I miss having dignity in the WH.

    Ben Steinberg
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens to ALL two term presidents. You can see the weight of the office on their aging faces. Even the lessor presidents felt the weight. The current guy would probably look younger after all the time...

    Von
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully his side by side comparison might include a casket. Ijs at 72 could happen in just 4 years, and wouldn't be a terrible thing for the global good.

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    Claire Armstrong
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really is about time that America end the big joke they've been playing for the last couple of years lol! I swear, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if they were to turn around and say "we were just joking about Trump being president"! Any day now.........................

    GeeGee
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    6 years ago

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    Funny how the moderators don't censor these kinds of comments

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    Von
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost a decade in office, and the man is still beautiful, inside and out!

    Anna Banana
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to all the dead Syrian children. #44 did chose to do nothing when Bashir gassed civilians, even after telling the world he would "draw the line" at chemical weapons. I liked him until that.

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    Full Name
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP has an extreme Liberal audience/bent. Even ya'll have to admit he lied his a*s off about protecting whistle blowers, and he killed way more innocent people than Bush with drones. I don't get the hero worship. He's just a politician.

    Nancy Massi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cares and stresses of a presidency ages a person, and I believe I read Mr. Obama is a smoker, and that tends to age a person as well. Miss the man.

    Nooneswatching
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He WAS a smoker. Its my understanding is that he quit. 🙌

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    Johanna Kidd
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is someone to be respected, he tried his best&thats all anyone can ever ask of you

    Matt Godwin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was never a real POTUS (just a treasonous POS!)

    Nosfentor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like your orange leader? Go back to drinking your koolaid.

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    Kevs Build
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get rid of that twat Trump (shows how thick yanks are) bring back Obama SOON!!

    Amaranthim Talon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahahah- too funny- keep your opinions to yourself if you don't live here-

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    Donald Holder*Doc
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's "We"? Doesn't include me or most of the people I know.

    William Saer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good riddance. He was all style and no substance

    Moe Less
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After what he did to this country...well, never mind. Don't want to trigger anyone.

    Sharon Ingram
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad the traitors gone. Wish he’d just go to prison.

    Nosfentor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your orange leader will save you not.

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    Anna Salerno
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He didn't do squat for this country except try to destroy it!! Complete Fraud as is his wifey poo mooch!! Both are racists!!

    Janet Fox
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    6 years ago

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    Worst president in history. Slick tongue...genius.

    GeeGee
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    6 years ago

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    Love how the moderators here "hide" some comments--if they don't like the trith

    Rosco Schmitt
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    6 years ago

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    Still, consistently just as stupid.

    GeeGee
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    6 years ago

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    Incompetent in first pick, incompetent in last too

    GeeGee
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    6 years ago

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    An idiot in both pics, not much change

    Patrick Shore
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    6 years ago

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    all the partying

    GeeGee
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    6 years ago

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    Worst president ever

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    #49

    Berlin Vs. Berlin

    Berlin Vs. Berlin

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    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The above slogan reads "Soldiers are murderers" and this is an occupied house.

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    #50

    The Difference In Lighting Between My Sister’s Room Vs. My Room At The Exact Same Time Of Day

    The Difference In Lighting Between My Sister’s Room Vs. My Room At The Exact Same Time Of Day

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    Adam Quinney
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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