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65 Photos Of Everyday Things That Have Worn Down In Surprising Ways Over The Years
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
Upstaged75 9 months ago
Architect? Engineer? Based on the background is why I'm guessing that.
#4
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.
#5
A Worn Down Knife Of My Grandma. Supposedly 40 Years Old
Auntriarch 9 months ago
Ah that's what my Nan's knife looked like. She used to sharpen it on the back step
#6
These 100 Year Old Butcher Blocks At The Local Butcher
Spencer's slave no longer 9 months ago
Compared to some of the above pictures, these butcher blocks are spotless for 100 year old wood.
#7
The More This Seat Is Worn Down The More It Reveals The Old Design
highwaycrossingfrog 9 months ago (edited)
Is it just me or do those headrests look super uncomfortable?
#8
This Brazilian Barber
#9
32 Year Old Hat That Reddit Helped Me Replace
#10
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.
#11
My Grandma’s LEGO Keychain vs. My LEGO Luke Keychain
#12
NO
Sign still left up as a general deterrent.
#13
6 Year Old Roomba Side Sweeper Brushes Old vs. New
Upstaged75 9 months ago
I change mine every few months. Why leave it until it no longer works?
#14
The Sun Damage On This Motel Telephone Avoids The Shadow Of The Phone Itself
Phone probably hasn’t moved from this spot in years.
#15
Gate Etching Perfect Lines In The Concrete
Although I wouldn’t want to listen to this scraping across twice a day.
#16
Doing Some Work For A Client And Found This…
How long do you think this thing has been here?
Pieter LeGrande 9 months ago
If close to the sea, maybe 3 years. If on a dry and non-corrosive environment maybe 20+ years.
#17
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.
#19
Shopping Cart Parking Place
These shopping carts formed little potholes by being moved a bit a thousand times a day.
#20
Concrete Worn Down By Zamboni Backing In And Out For 30 Years
#21
A Bar Worn Down By Sawdust Slung Off The Blade Of The Sawmill
#22
The Way The Lock Has Worn Down The Door/Wall
#23
6 Is The Least Common Number At The Grocery Store Checkout
#24
My Teeth Worn Down After Years Of Holding Sewing Needles In My Teeth
#25
The Door To The Gents’ At A Local Pub (Ladies’ Included For Contrast)
#26
Years Of Rain Draining Off These Awnings In Tokyo Have Created A Dyke In The Street
#28
I Think I Should Have Changed The Cabin Air Filter 100k Miles Ago
#30
A Brick Driveway In Kansas City
Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy 9 months ago
Tremors? Bugs Bunny really should have turned left at Albuqurque
#31
This Wall Is Worn Down From Years Of Customers Resting Against It
#32
Years Of Service At Dollar Store
#33
The Bathroom At This Restaurant In Lulea, Sweden
#35
A Sign That Once Said Something
#36
My Coworkers 70 Yr Old Vice Grips vs. My New Ones
#37
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.
#38
Anti Slip Coating At Local Playground
#39
My Car Stick
#41
This Worn Down Floor On Front Of The Register At A Local Hardware Store Shows Layers Of Different Floors
Upstaged75 9 months ago
I hope one of the old ones isn't asbestos. Depends on how old the store is.
#42
The Way My Brother's Socks Have Worn Down
#43
Scrub Daddy I’ve Used For 2 Years vs. The New One I Just Got
#45
Subway Seat On Brooklyn Bound L Train
#49
Suggestions For A Worn Down Steering Wheel?
#50
The Area On My Floor Where I Turn Around While Pacing Has Worn Down Over The Years
#51
Help “Reupholstering” (?) Worn Down Headphone Padding
Bored Jellyfish 9 months 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!
#53
Where People Bump Their Knuckles Grabbing Paper Towel
#54
Catnip Banana 3 Years Of Use vs. A Few Days
Upstaged75 9 months 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.
#55
Right vs. Left Door Handle
The handle on the right is used way more.
Brian Droste 9 months ago
Maybe going in. I wonder how the left handle looks from the other side.
#56
Car Bump Stops, Doubt They've Been Changed On This 19 Year Old Car
#57
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.
#58
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.
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
Now I'm wondering if the term 'wedding band' is some sort of slang term here?
#59
Years Of Coffee
Norfolk and good 9 months 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.
#60
My Daily Watch
#61
Unused Sticker vs. 7 Months In My Pocket
#62
Soap Used On Eyebrows For 6 Years
#64
Removed A Sticker Off Of My Midnight Blue MacBook Air
#65
I've Seen Plenty Of Worn Out Back Tires, But This Is The Most I've Ever Worn Down A Front Tire
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