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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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#2

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Arctic 103 Years Ago Compared To Today

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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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#10

Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode

Beginning Of Nap Vs. Full Sleep Mode

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Dilly Millandry
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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M B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not catholic but I really appreciate Francis' messages. He is a decent human and I can't fault that.

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Rose Brien Harrington
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It means nothing. Bergoglio has been protecting paedophiles all his life. When he visited Ireland he lied by saying that he had never heard of Magdalene laundries or mother & baby homes, which were two the most notorious institutions which enslaved and murdered women and children. When challenged by our head of government and Minister for Children he stonewalled the points they made, especially the points about the Tuam babies.As he left Ireland he made an appalling comment to the effect that gay people were mentally ill and required psychiatric treatment. This is purely because Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Katherine Zappone are both openly gay. He has done nothing, and will do nothing, for the victims of the church.

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We take a vow of poverty, give your money to us. What do you mean what about the gold throne? Oh, this...yeah, uh, we only borrowed it. We'll us our real chair when we give this back." (almost wrote 'perverty' there instead of poverty, lol)

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Meg Needler
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Monks take a vow of poverty, not priests. But this is WAY out of line with Who they profess to be following—the one with the gold. Notice the stark difference on the one on the right. Much more in line. I highly recommend the movie “Shoes of the Fisherman”. It was made in the 60’s and has Anthony Quinn. Excellent!

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Benedict's throne looks like something out of a rap album cover.

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Martha Meyer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This whole humble shtick of the current Pope is just smoke and mirrors.

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Kevs Build
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like one had a good year from the collection plate, they should give the money back to the poor, not spend it on fancy thrones and gaudy outfits, make me ashamed to be RC.

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Lisa Gilkison
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The difference is one chose all the opulence that can be had with the position. While the other is one who has a heart for the simpler things of the people he serves.

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KT Trondsen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So unnecessarily gaudy. Should be spending that money to help the poor not glitter up their churches

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Rebecca Joan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Francis. Not a Catholic, but he is the only one to my knowledge who has actually tried to spread a message of accepting all of your "neighbors." Not just the straight ones or the white ones. As far as the sexual abuses go, he seems to the most vocal about punishing the abusers and those responsible for covering it up. Unfortunately as with any big business, the guy at the top has little to do with the guys at the bottom so unless the Vatican is willing to go church by church help to prosecute the abusers and unless the lobbyists stop trying to get shorter statutes of limitation to laws governing how long a person has to pursue legal action against pedophile priests, nothing is going to change.

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

The German liked pomp and circumstances, no humbleness

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

It's the same throne that his predecessors had - also Pope John Paul II.

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Johanna Kidd
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beware of false gods, looks to me like one is an emissary of God&the first is a tad above his own status in life...A tad more humble please, Catholic Church has nothing to be proud of with pedefiles amongst their lot&denial of the truth at the expense of the victims...For Shame!

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Marnee DeRider
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There the kings sit on their thrones. "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

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Kay Meyers
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like Benedict was a little more greedy. I like Pope Francis. He's more down to earth.

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El-Ray King
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One is a vain, money-grubbing wh*re using the position for his own glorification, and the other is a humble man who actually takes the job seriously.

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Dian Ella Lillie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like so many other non-religious people here I have a lot of respect and admiration for Francis. If the Church was all like him - and if I didn't leap into science and rationality at age 6 - I could perhaps have been lured to Catholicism...

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Mya Lugar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's been a DEgrade in the throne and the clothing And the new one can't see well, lost his hair, has a crib sheet and can't speak loud enough! LOL

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#18

The Same Street, 71 Years Apart

The Same Street, 71 Years Apart

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#19

Bus For Comparison

Bus For Comparison

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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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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#25

Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot

Elephants Foot Compared To Humans Foot

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Bumble
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am

Michigan. The View At 9am Vs. 11am

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#31

No Flash Vs. Flash

No Flash Vs. Flash

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#32

Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life

Girls' Life Vs. Boys' Life

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Bumble
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet

Comparison Of T. Rex And Emu Feet

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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#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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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#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

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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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#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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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#49

Berlin Vs. Berlin

Berlin Vs. Berlin

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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