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What we see isn’t always what we get. Come to think of it, what we believe isn’t always what’s true, either. The moment you put on your detective hat and start investigating what things are made of, you might be in for a surprise. For interesting finds lie just beneath the surface of other things. Things that might shock and astonish you! Things that will astound and amaze you! [Queue fireworks]

Bored Panda has compiled a list of strange, weird, and unexpected things found inside common and seemingly ordinary objects. Scroll down, upvote the coolest photos, and let us know in the comments whether you’ve seen anything like this with your own eyes!

We’re willing to bet that we’ve got your curiosity and your attention. So when you’re done looking through this post, check out our articles about the unseen side of objects being revealed once they’re cut in half and our list of interesting photos that reveal the unseen side of things. These photos changed how we understand the world; we hope they’ll change yours, too.

#1

My Dog Destroyed Her Toy Cactus, And There Was Another Sad Cactus Inside

My Dog Destroyed Her Toy Cactus, And There Was Another Sad Cactus Inside

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#2

Good Guy Die Manufacturer. Puts Die In Your Die So When Your Die Dies You Have A New Die

Good Guy Die Manufacturer. Puts Die In Your Die So When Your Die Dies You Have A New Die

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#3

My Orange Had A Little Mini Orange Growing Inside Of It

My Orange Had A Little Mini Orange Growing Inside Of It

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Some of the cool things that blew our collective Panda hive mind included the crab inside the mussel, the sad cactus inside the happy cactus, as well as the teeny-tiny mandarin orange inside of its bigger sibling. Oh, and the rock inside of another rock was simply genius: great sense of humor, O Great Flying Spaghetti Monster.

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CT Scan Of 1,000-Year-Old Buddha Sculpture Reveals Mummified Monk Hidden Inside

CT Scan Of 1,000-Year-Old Buddha Sculpture Reveals Mummified Monk Hidden Inside

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

The researchers did not expect a real person in the statue, the results of the CT scan were a total surprise for them. Based on scrolls in the bottom of the statue they discoverd the name of the buddhist monk; Liuquan who may have practiced "self-mummification" to prepare for life after death. The process of self-mummification is a known tradition in countries like Japan, China and Thailand, and was practiced more than a thousand years ago. The elaborate and arduous process includes eating a special diet and drinking a poisonous tea so the body would be too toxic to be eaten by maggots. The few monks that were able to successfully complete the process were highly revered. At this moment two Chinese villages claim to be the owner of the statue, and claim it was stolen. But there are no strong facts to support this claim. Since then the statue has been in hiding.

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#5

Welo Opal Inside Ammonite, I Can Now Die Happy After Seeing This

Welo Opal Inside Ammonite, I Can Now Die Happy After Seeing This

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#6

I Broke A Yard Decoration That Had 2 Frogs And Found A Pig Playing Guitar Inside

I Broke A Yard Decoration That Had 2 Frogs And Found A Pig Playing Guitar Inside

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When we think of interesting things inside of other things, our minds usually wander to one thing. Don’t deny it, you probably had the same thought, too. That’s right! Matryoshka dolls, also known as Babushka or nesting dolls!

According to the Nesting Dolls website, the very first set of Russian nesting dolls was crafted by woodworker Vasilii Zvyozdochkin and painted by artist Sergei Malyutin in 1890. They named their creation “matryoshka” which means “little matron” but also known as the Rooster Girl because of the traditionally depicted black rooster she holds in her arms.

Matryoshka dolls became widely popular in 1900 after they won a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, France. Their rise to stardom meant that they started to be exported all over the world. They continue to be popular to this day.

#8

The Inside Of My Jeans Contain The Periodic Table Of Elements

The Inside Of My Jeans Contain The Periodic Table Of Elements

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#9

My Dog Tore Open His Yoda Plush Toy And The Squeaker Inside Is A Heart

My Dog Tore Open His Yoda Plush Toy And The Squeaker Inside Is A Heart

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

Beautiful pupper! Although not from the perspective of the murdered squeaky toy, I guess.

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Speaking of Russian nesting dolls, Bored Panda spoke about them with Cassie Burgess of the Golden Cockerel shop that specializes in Russian gifts and souvenirs. We wanted to hear their opinion about why so many people continue to be fascinated by Nesting Dolls.

Here's what she Burgess had to say: "We hear everyday from our visitors that mom, grandma, or a dear friend had a set of Matryoshkas that was a favorite toy from their childhood, so when they walk into our Gallery they feel again the sheer delight of that cherished playtime. Seems today the fascination has changed over the years to include folks with a true love for the handmade nature of the craft and the carvers and artists still creating this type of art."

The Golden Cockerel shop is over two decades old now. "Having grown up during the Cold War, owner Walton Conway traveled to Russia in the early 1990s to create friendships with Russians and break down Russian-American barriers. He opened the business to strengthen ties between the two countries and to share Russian talents and delights with the rest of the world. It has been a fascinating journey over 25 years," Burgess told Bored Panda about the history of the store.

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"Bringing New World business standards to an Old World cottage industry continues to provide constant challenges. Getting the turners and artisans to fill orders consistently and reliably can be vexing! Through it all, Matryoshka keeps her handmade charm and continues to delight young and old, as one doll opens to another and other. We like to think of the Russian doll as an onion with many layers that makes one smile instead of cry."

According to Burgess, the most elaborate set of custom Nesting Dolls they've done is the Hong Kong Celebrity Matryoshka made up of 76 pieces! It was so big that the first doll stood at just over 3 feet. "Owner Roman Karkachev traveled to Hong Kong for the presentation of this master work," Burgess said.

#11

This Bocce Ball Is Full Of Little Balls

This Bocce Ball Is Full Of Little Balls

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

It was pregnant! Heartless of you to destroy it like that!

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#12

Bullets Found In An Old Log I Was Splitting. You Can See Their Trail Marks

Bullets Found In An Old Log I Was Splitting. You Can See Their Trail Marks

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#13

I Had An Egg Inside My Egg

I Had An Egg Inside My Egg

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Human #1,232,867
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a first. Not sure it's a good thing. Usually, you can have double yoke; but not a second skin.

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#14

My Book Has A Chapter From Another Book Printed Inside

My Book Has A Chapter From Another Book Printed Inside

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#16

My Aunt Found An Orange Inside Of Her Orange This Morning, Complete With Peel

My Aunt Found An Orange Inside Of Her Orange This Morning, Complete With Peel

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#17

I Cut An Apple In Half This Morning And Found The Seeds Had Started Sprouting Inside The Apple

I Cut An Apple In Half This Morning And Found The Seeds Had Started Sprouting Inside The Apple

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#19

My New Jeans Have A Hidden Inside Pocket For A Condom

My New Jeans Have A Hidden Inside Pocket For A Condom

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

Too bad your girlfriend is wearing her Periodic Table of The Elements jeans from a prior post.

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#20

I Cut This Super Glue Out Of Its Plastic Container (US) And Found A Russian Variety

I Cut This Super Glue Out Of Its Plastic Container (US) And Found A Russian Variety

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#21

Found A Tiny Crab In One Of My Mussels (Actually Inside The Mussel Itself, Not Just The Shell)

Found A Tiny Crab In One Of My Mussels (Actually Inside The Mussel Itself, Not Just The Shell)

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#22

This 2 Pound Bass I Caught Had A Full Crawdad In Its Mouth

This 2 Pound Bass I Caught Had A Full Crawdad In Its Mouth

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#23

The Inside Of My Daughter's Snap Bracelet Is From A Tape Measure

The Inside Of My Daughter's Snap Bracelet Is From A Tape Measure

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#25

The Inside Of My iPad Case Is Made Of Old Toothpaste Boxes

The Inside Of My iPad Case Is Made Of Old Toothpaste Boxes

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#27

Beer Felt Odd When Opening, Discovered A Can Within A Can

Beer Felt Odd When Opening, Discovered A Can Within A Can

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#28

I Ripped Up My Old Phone Case To Discover It’s Made Of A Macau Beer Mat

I Ripped Up My Old Phone Case To Discover It’s Made Of A Macau Beer Mat

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#29

The Face Plate Fell Off My Car Charger To Reveal An Extra USB Port

The Face Plate Fell Off My Car Charger To Reveal An Extra USB Port

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#30

Piece Of My Knife Broke Off The Handle And It Shows A Family On The Back

Piece Of My Knife Broke Off The Handle And It Shows A Family On The Back

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#32

Found A Green Bell Pepper Growing Inside A Red One

Found A Green Bell Pepper Growing Inside A Red One

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#33

Boring Rock Has A Little Surprise Inside

Boring Rock Has A Little Surprise Inside

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#34

Ceramic Santa Head Broke Off And Found This Inside

Ceramic Santa Head Broke Off And Found This Inside

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#35

Dropped A Frog Lawn Decoration Only To Discover 2 Snowmen Inside

Dropped A Frog Lawn Decoration Only To Discover 2 Snowmen Inside

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#36

Our Punching Bag Finally Ripped Apart Only To Reveal It's Filled With Old Clothes

Our Punching Bag Finally Ripped Apart Only To Reveal It's Filled With Old Clothes

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Emerald Joanna
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally ripped apart? Is there some kind of achievement when you rip your punching bag?!

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#37

My Dad's Coffee Grinder Was Acting Up. So He Took It Apart. This Is What Was Inside

My Dad's Coffee Grinder Was Acting Up. So He Took It Apart. This Is What Was Inside

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#38

There Was A Heart Inside This Stuffed Cookie Monster My Dog Was Destroying

There Was A Heart Inside This Stuffed Cookie Monster My Dog Was Destroying

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Kay Sexton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this cookie monster is likely from Build-a-Bear. when you build your chosen friend, one of the steps is to put a heart inside them. the hearts are either solid red or checked like this one.

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#39

The Tank Inside Of This BIC Lighter Was Just A Smaller BIC Lighter

The Tank Inside Of This BIC Lighter Was Just A Smaller BIC Lighter

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#40

So, The Wrist Pad On My Mouse Pad At Work Is Filled With Anime Material

So, The Wrist Pad On My Mouse Pad At Work Is Filled With Anime Material

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#42

The Inside Of This Broken Concrete Table Is Full Of Styrofoam

The Inside Of This Broken Concrete Table Is Full Of Styrofoam

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#43

This Fly Inside This Roll Of Tape We Received At Work

This Fly Inside This Roll Of Tape We Received At Work

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#44

The Core Of This Rope Is Reused Diaper Rejects

The Core Of This Rope Is Reused Diaper Rejects

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#45

My Pill Is Filled With Little Pills

My Pill Is Filled With Little Pills

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Human #1,232,867
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Classic, The skin dissolve in your body and the pills get delivered at the right location.

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#46

Found Out That This "One Time Use" iPhone Charger Has Replacable AAA Bateries Inside

Found Out That This "One Time Use" iPhone Charger Has Replacable AAA Bateries Inside

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

I can't believe there's a market for a single-use phone charger. This is just so, so wasteful.

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#47

Broke A Ball Playing Bocce. There Are Pool Balls Inside It

Broke A Ball Playing Bocce. There Are Pool Balls Inside It

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#48

My Dog's Toy Had A Recycled Water Bottle Inside It

My Dog's Toy Had A Recycled Water Bottle Inside It

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#49

I Broke The Balcony Railing By Leaning Against It And Found A Wasp Nest Inside

I Broke The Balcony Railing By Leaning Against It And Found A Wasp Nest Inside

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

So, as you fall to your death from the broken balcony, would you be thinking, " Wow, a wasps' nest!"?

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#50

Ever Wondered What’s Inside A 6-Volt Battery?

Ever Wondered What’s Inside A 6-Volt Battery?

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#52

My Pencil Broke And Revealed Chinese (I Think) Writing Inside

My Pencil Broke And Revealed Chinese (I Think) Writing Inside

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

of course there's writing inside! that's how pens work! they are prefilled with all possible words symbols and numbers, and they flow out of the pen onto the paper when you use them! the fact that there are only Chinese letters left in the pen shows that you already used up all the American words in it. probably it broke because you tried to write American with an almost empty pen that had no American words left...

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#54

My Pepper Had A Pepper In It

My Pepper Had A Pepper In It

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

It's a girl! (seriously, four lobes is a girl, three is a boy - handy if you ever want to harvest seeds)

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#55

My Grape Had Another, Smaller Grape Inside Of It

My Grape Had Another, Smaller Grape Inside Of It

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#56

This Horse Trailer Had A Dinosaur In It

This Horse Trailer Had A Dinosaur In It

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#57

The Binding Of My Journal Broke To Reveal Chinese Sheet Music

The Binding Of My Journal Broke To Reveal Chinese Sheet Music

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Joanna Lee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's Christian music as it talks about 'sin', 'pain' and crown of thorns. :/ Maybe the music was confiscated / forcefully recycled.

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#58

This Pill Broke In My Purse And Revealed A Smaller Pill Inside It

This Pill Broke In My Purse And Revealed A Smaller Pill Inside It

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

It's the time release system. The outer pill protects the inner pill so the inner pill gets absorbed later.

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#59

An Onion, Inside Of An Onion

An Onion, Inside Of An Onion

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#60

My Son Broke This Chess Piece Decor I Bought From "Ross" 5 Years Ago. This Was Inside

My Son Broke This Chess Piece Decor I Bought From "Ross" 5 Years Ago. This Was Inside

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#61

One Of My Dice Cracked And Revealed Another One Hidden Inside It

One Of My Dice Cracked And Revealed Another One Hidden Inside It

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#62

Human Head Inside Of Frankenstein Halloween Decoration

Human Head Inside Of Frankenstein Halloween Decoration

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#64

Cracked Cue Ball Reveals Another Ball Hidden Inside

Cracked Cue Ball Reveals Another Ball Hidden Inside

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#66

Accidentally Broke A Pill And It Had 12 Tiny Tablets Inside

Accidentally Broke A Pill And It Had 12 Tiny Tablets Inside

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#67

This IKEA Table Is Made Of Cardboard Inside

This IKEA Table Is Made Of Cardboard Inside

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#68

A Cigarette In A Broken Concrete Filled Tape Dispenser

A Cigarette In A Broken Concrete Filled Tape Dispenser

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#69

I Was Filling The Fuel Tank On A Forklift When The Line Got Clogged. I Removed The Nozzle And Found A Frog Stuck In The Valve

I Was Filling The Fuel Tank On A Forklift When The Line Got Clogged. I Removed The Nozzle And Found A Frog Stuck In The Valve

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#70

My Slowly-Disintegrating Wallet Has Revealed Retail Packaging From A GTX 980 Inside The Stitching

My Slowly-Disintegrating Wallet Has Revealed Retail Packaging From A GTX 980 Inside The Stitching

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#71

This Screwdriver Handle Has Another Handle Inside Of It

This Screwdriver Handle Has Another Handle Inside Of It

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

Pretty standard ime, the small one is hard to grip so the bigger one gives you better grip on it. The smaller one is also removable, kinda like a bits set.

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#72

Bought This 2 Dollar Power Bank To Check What's Inside. Was Not Disappointed

Bought This 2 Dollar Power Bank To Check What's Inside. Was Not Disappointed

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#73

My Wallet Has Arabic-Looking Writing Hidden In The Leather

My Wallet Has Arabic-Looking Writing Hidden In The Leather

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

Not Arabic. Looks more like Hindi (although it's hard to tell from the angle).

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#75

Ate Through My Cone To Reveal A Cone Inside It

Ate Through My Cone To Reveal A Cone Inside It

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