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It comes as no surprise that most things wear down over time. But do we ever really pay attention to how the objects in our daily lives change after years of use or exposure to the elements? Probably not very often, which is why it’s easy to miss just how much they totally transform little by little. The items, once shiny and brand new, eventually end up looking quite different. Get ready to be fascinated and oddly intrigued by this list of 65 everyday items that have clearly seen better days.
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#1
My Great Grandmas Kitchen Knife
She (b. 1915) was a hardworking woman and played a very important role in our family. Living off the land and cooking for the family and friends on our farm practically her whole life. My dad keeps this in his safe now. He and she were close, and he had seen her use it all throughout his life. He told me family would always tell her she needed a new knife, but she never got one. So she just kept on using this.
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#2
My Mums Dog Can Open The Door And This Is Where Her Paw Has Worn Down The Wall Over The Years
#3
My Collection Of Pencil Stubs From 2025
#4
This Brazilian Barber
#5
Gate Etching Perfect Lines In The Concrete
Although I wouldn’t want to listen to this scraping across twice a day.
#6
These 100 Year Old Butcher Blocks At The Local Butcher
Spencer's slave no longer 6 hours ago
Compared to some of the above pictures, these butcher blocks are spotless for 100 year old wood.
#7
NO
Sign still left up as a general deterrent.
#8
Doing Some Work For A Client And Found This…
How long do you think this thing has been here?
Pieter LeGrande 6 hours ago
If close to the sea, maybe 3 years. If on a dry and non-corrosive environment maybe 20+ years.
#9
6 Year Old Roomba Side Sweeper Brushes Old vs. New
#10
A Worn Down Knife Of My Grandma. Supposedly 40 Years Old
Auntriarch 2 hours ago
Ah that's what my Nan's knife looked like. She used to sharpen it on the back step
#11
32 Year Old Hat That Reddit Helped Me Replace
#12
The Door To The Gents’ At A Local Pub (Ladies’ Included For Contrast)
otiose 6 hours ago
Are they pushing on the sign instead of the push plate (which is at a more convenient/normal level)? Or are their eyes wearing it out looking at it? Why is the sign showing wear like that??
Spellflinger 6 hours ago
Guessing they are pushing it open with their shoulders?
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#13
Pole With Years Of Staples
Snapped a pic of this in San Francisco, I guess it’s not exactly “worn” but thought it was cool.
It makes perfect sense that we form emotional attachments to the objects we come into contact with or use on a day-to-day basis. In most cases, these items become more than just handy helpers in our everyday lives, shaping the experiences, memories, and even relationships that we hold near and dear to our hearts.
#14
Shopping Cart Parking Place
These shopping carts formed little potholes by being moved a bit a thousand times a day.
#15
6 Is The Least Common Number At The Grocery Store Checkout
#16
My Grandma’s LEGO Keychain vs. My LEGO Luke Keychain
Bored Jellyfish 6 hours ago (edited)
Flip-side perspective, I’m glad I get to be Grandma’s age (major health scare)
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#19
The Guy She Tells You Not To Worry About vs. You
I'm genuinely tearing up. I've had OG Pika since at least '99, and he was already "well loved" (read: roughed up) before a dog got hold of him. This line came out in 1998, and I never thought I'd find another, never mind in such good condition.
#20
Scrub Daddy I’ve Used For 2 Years vs. The New One I Just Got
#23
My Teeth Worn Down After Years Of Holding Sewing Needles In My Teeth
From the coffee mugs we can’t resist reaching for to the ticket stubs from an unforgettable concert, these objects usually serve as powerful reminders of moments we want to cherish forever. Interestingly enough, they become deeply personal over time because they function like little memory holders that help us remember our emotions and experiences more vividly.
#27
Years Of Rain Draining Off These Awnings In Tokyo Have Created A Dyke In The Street
#28
A Sign That Once Said Something
Multa Nocte 5 hours ago
🎶 So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why 🎶
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Found This Dice Washed Up On The North Shore Of Lake Erie. Looks Like The Lake Rolled A 2
Edges are rounded and sanded. I’m keeping this thing forever.
Multa Nocte 5 hours ago
They were probably worried that BP would censor the word "die." ;-)
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My Coworkers 70 Yr Old Vice Grips vs. My New Ones
#33
A Brick Driveway In Kansas City
Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy 6 hours ago
Tremors? Bugs Bunny really should have turned left at Albuqurque
#34
The Way My Brother's Socks Have Worn Down
#35
The Sun Damage On This Motel Telephone Avoids The Shadow Of The Phone Itself
Phone probably hasn’t moved from this spot in years.
#36
Anti Slip Coating At Local Playground
It probably isn’t surprising to learn that familiar objects contribute to our overall emotional stability. For children, items like their favorite stuffed toy provide comfort in times of distress. As expected, adults also turn to trusty possessions for reassurance and a sense of security during stressful periods.
#41
Suggestions For A Worn Down Steering Wheel?
Huddo's sister 6 hours ago
The kn ob that sets my cruise control on my steering wheel has worn down, after using it almost daily for 10 years. I'm hoping I can get a replacement from the dealer.
#42
Concrete Worn Down By Zamboni Backing In And Out For 30 Years
#43
Help “Reupholstering” (?) Worn Down Headphone Padding
Bored Jellyfish 6 hours ago (edited)
Just replaced my ear pads. Got them off of Amazon for a decent price, and chose a dark grey color instead of silver. The contrasting color turned out to look really nice!
#44
The Bathroom At This Restaurant In Lulea, Sweden
#45
Years Of Service At Dollar Store
#46
Catnip Banana 3 Years Of Use vs. A Few Days
Upstaged75 5 hours ago (edited)
All the cats I've known have loved this toy. It's a great one for them to grab and kick. It's full of catnip too.
Spencer's slave no longer 6 hours ago
That is disgusting. I've thrown away less filthy cat toys that can't be washed.
Multa Nocte 5 hours ago
Does a catnip toy lose all its 'nip if it's washed?
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#48
Car Bump Stops, Doubt They've Been Changed On This 19 Year Old Car
#52
This Worn Down Floor On Front Of The Register At A Local Hardware Store Shows Layers Of Different Floors
Upstaged75 5 hours ago
I hope one of the old ones isn't asbestos. Depends on how old the store is.
Interestingly enough, it’s quite common for us to give our favorite inanimate objects feelings and other human traits. This phenomenon, known as anthropomorphism, actually leads us to feel certain emotions, such as guilt, when it comes to letting go of worn items we’ve been holding onto for years.
#53
The Area On My Floor Where I Turn Around While Pacing Has Worn Down Over The Years
#54
Soap Used On Eyebrows For 6 Years
Upstaged75 5 hours ago
They (usually women) put a brush in it and use the soap to shape their eyebrows. You can buy special soap for brows, but this person is just using regular stuff.
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#55
What Two Years On A Forklift Does To A Silicon Wedding Band
Side by side of two exact bands, except one has been worn on my steering hand. Please, hold your applause.
#56
Unused Sticker vs. 7 Months In My Pocket
Kira Okah 1 hour ago
Around 14 years old for the earliest releases. If it still works for whatever they're using it for.
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#58
Dog Toys
The same dog toy, one bought when my girl turned 1, the other when she turned 4. She still prefers the ratty old one.
#59
Well Worn Down To The Metal
I never noticed this until recently. I’m guessing from where my work boots/jeans rub when I get in and out of the truck.
#60
Removed A Sticker Off Of My Midnight Blue MacBook Air
#64
Years Of Coffee
Norfolk and good 6 hours ago (edited)
That's not worn down, that's a lack of proper cleaning. Op should try soaking it in a diluted bleach solution or baking soda, then clean it with a stainless steel scourer.
Dusty's mom 5 hours ago
I save plastic spoons to stir creamer in my coffee. Nary a scratch, which makes worse stains. But I would think that drinking coffee from that cup would taste terrible?
Load More Replies... Spencer's slave no longer 6 hours ago
Soaking in a lemon juice, baking soda and boiling water for a couple of hours will clean that germ factory.
#65
I've Seen Plenty Of Worn Out Back Tires, But This Is The Most I've Ever Worn Down A Front Tire
Although forming an emotional connection to everyday objects is generally harmless, it can sometimes become unhealthy. This is especially true when the attachment begins to disrupt daily life or trigger negative emotions, leading to the development of serious disorders like excessive hoarding.
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