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50 Interesting Comparison Images That Will Give You A Different Perspective
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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#1
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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4 Paintings Of The Same Sunflower By Each Of My 4 Children, All Painted At The Same Age Of 5
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On The Way To The Lake Vs. On The Way Home From The Lake
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The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today
earringnut 7 years ago
It is an invention in the sense that people created it in the 19th century and perfected it the 21st.
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Cum Farts 7 years ago
"Global warming isn't real because I was cold today! Also great news: World hunger is over cause I just ate." - Stephen Colbert
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Let's not forget the Republican health care plan, "I feel fine today. Americans don't need health care."
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pantoleon kouna mouta 7 years ago
The antarctic surely, the arctic doesn't have actual land as far as i know.
Adam Ginns 7 years ago
I thought I was the only one that replied for a second
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Kenny Kulbiski 7 years ago
This is some scary stuff. This photograph needs to be sent to Washington! Oops, I forgot. Never mind.
Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
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...
Rosco Schmitt 7 years ago
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.
Johnny 7 years ago
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."
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Mike Keach 7 years ago
your president tells you he does not believe in global warming or climate change: evil is as evil does
Alex Der 7 years ago
I would guess there are a significant % of world population who don't know about climate change. Are they evil?
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Cinnamon Girl 5 years ago
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
Chris Sprucefield 7 years ago
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?
Kim Desborough 7 years ago
strange the sea seems to be the same height, thought all this ice melting was raising sea levels
Johnny 7 years ago
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!
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Karin Traeger Hermosilla 6 years ago
Can’t believe how there’s still so many climate change deniers out there 🤦🏻♀️ #ignorantworld
Elizabeth Clothier 6 years ago
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.
Kimberly Puchniarz 6 years ago
As individuals, where is the outrage over being sprayed with chemicals every day!!?
Peter Kovak 7 years ago
What can I say except of 'sad, really really sad', especially when you think that part of it is because of us, humans.
Rebecca Henderson 7 years ago
Regardless of anyone’s view I just think it’s very heartbreaking. 💔
Kim Desborough 7 years ago
strange the sea level seems exactly the same, thought it was rising with all that melting ice?
Karen Grace 7 years ago
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.
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John L 7 years ago
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.
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Johnny 7 years ago
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.
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Diver Driver 7 years ago
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.
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Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Were you born stupid or do you take pills for that?
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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
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Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode
Dilly Millandry 7 years ago
Looks like a great sleep! Hope he remembered to take his glasses off - horrible waking up with them digging into your face.
#11
Liquor Store Parking Lot Vs. Laser Eye Surgery Parking Lot
#12
Caught Someone Else’s Camera Flash When Taking This Photo Of Snow Falling At Ginzan Onsen
#13
A Candle Burning On Earth Compared To A Candle Burning In Microgravity On The International Space Station
#14
The Ceiling Tiles In The Da Nang Airport Smoking Section Vs. Non-Smoking Section
boredhuman 7 years ago
As well for your lungs. Quit like 5 years ago. One of the best decisions in my life.
#15
Modern Tomato Vs. One Grown From 150-Year-Old Seeds
Chris Mugea 7 years ago
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.
#16
98% Wolf Vs. 40% Wolf
#17
Side By Side Comparison Of The Papal Thrones For Benedict XVI And Francis
Deanna Metts 7 years ago
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
#18
The Same Street, 71 Years Apart
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Bus For Comparison
#20
What Humans See Compared To What Birds See
#21
The Price Of 12 Pieces Of Chalk At Target Vs My College Bookstore
#22
Nova Scotia Tides From The Same Deck 12 Hours Apart
#23
My Dad And I Are A Great Reminder That Genetics Aren’t An Exact Science
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Women Basketball Players Vs. Cheerleaders
#25
Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot
#26
The Difference Between 31 And 21
Ian Carter 7 years ago
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?
#27
Easy To Forget How Big NBA Players Are - The Rock Is 6'5, 265 Pounds
#28
Led Street Lamp Vs. Traditional Street Lamp
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Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am
#30
Life In Utah. Yesterday Vs. Today
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No Flash Vs. Flash
#32
Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life
#33
Two Very Different Valentine's Day Nights, 12 Piece Of Fried Chicken & Whiskey Versus 12 Pink Tulips & Cupcakes
#34
Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet
Louise Stange-Wahl 7 years ago
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 !
#35
Size Comparison: Titanic Vs. Modern Ship
#36
Michelin's Biggest Tire Vs. Their Smallest Tire
#37
The Difference Between A Small Vs. Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonald's
Jorge Guberte 7 years ago
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
#38
Russia And Bangladesh’s Sizes Compared To Their Population
#39
Tiny Reporter Comparing Hands With NBA Player
#40
Crazy Weather In Lumberton: 3rd Of September Vs. 8th Of December
#41
Data Comparison 1995 138.24 MB Vs 2018 128 GB
#42
Paying $10 Vs. Paying $25 For Headshots
#43
Polar Bear Paw Compared To Human Hands
#44
Seinnheiser Vs. Beats Headphones After Being Subjected To Comparable Activities And Length Of Use
#45
My Friend's First Day Of Freshman Year Vs. Last
#46
The Difference That Two Days Can Make In Minnesota
#47
First Three Game Of Thrones Books Vs. Same Books In Braille
#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
Grumble O'Pug 7 years ago
He took a lot of s**t from people and still remains a class act. We miss you!
#49
Berlin Vs. Berlin
#50
The Difference In Lighting Between My Sister’s Room Vs. My Room At The Exact Same Time Of Day
Adam Quinney 7 years ago
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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Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
A LOT of those made my eyebrows go up. Very interesting gallery!
The Girl on Fire 7 years ago
BP you have lied to me! by hooking me with "50 Curious Comparisons" when in reality there were 90.. :) Fantastic pictures though!
David Collins 7 years ago
Very Interesting, Some seem almost impossible yet I believe they are all true David Collins
Darlon Shelter 7 years ago
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.
Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
A LOT of those made my eyebrows go up. Very interesting gallery!
The Girl on Fire 7 years ago
BP you have lied to me! by hooking me with "50 Curious Comparisons" when in reality there were 90.. :) Fantastic pictures though!
David Collins 7 years ago
Very Interesting, Some seem almost impossible yet I believe they are all true David Collins
Darlon Shelter 7 years ago
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.
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