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If there is one thing we humans love doing, it's collecting. Coins, seashells, stamps, baseball cards, vintage artwork — you name it, we hoard it. Some people see it as a hobby, while others build rooms or create special places in their homes to showcase their fascination with accumulating objects they're interested in. But there’s a whole other category of people who undertake the challenge of finding the rarest and most extraordinary items from every corner of the world.

Collectors of the most random objects have stockpiled impressive quantities of things they’re obsessed with and shared pictures of their discoveries with everyone on the internet. We at Bored Panda have scoured the web to bring you a list of sometimes whimsical, sometimes slightly creepy, but nonetheless captivating collections that might inspire you to start one of your own.

From shark teeth to four-leaf clovers to tiny balls from pen ink cartridges, continue scrolling to check out these interesting displays. Be sure to hit upvote on your favorite ones and let us know about the things you love to collect in the comment section below! Keep reading to also find our interview with professor and an avid collector Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. After you’re done admiring this list, take a look at Part 1 of this feature right over here.

#1

One Cup Of Sand From Every Beach And Desert I Visited Over The Past 3 Years

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    I Am Nearly 14 Years Old, And Have Been Collecting Succulents And Houseplants For Nearly 3 Years. Here Are My Succulents

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    Bentley Likes To Hide His Toy Mice Under One Specific Sofa. Here He Is With The 13 I Pulled Out Today

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    Here Is My Vinyl Record Collection

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    #5

    Weird Christmas Tradition: Parents Buy Me These Bird Pens Every Year Without Fail. Here’s My Collection After About 10 Years. I’m A 26-Year-Old Male By The Way

    Colorful unusual bird figurine collection with feathers and quirky designs displayed on wooden table indoors.

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    #6

    My Collection Of More Than 200 Four Leaf Clovers

    Collection of pressed four-leaf clovers spread on paper, showcasing an unusual and interesting collection of natural items.

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    I'm A Hardcore Collector Of 70s Space Age Mod, And Pick Up Every Single Piece I Find Thrifting. Here Is My Upstairs Living Room With Some Of My Finds Over The Years

    Retro living room with colorful geometric wall art and vintage furniture showcasing unusual collections and decor pieces.

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    #8

    I Recently Helped My Father-In-Law Pick Out A New Telescope. Today, He Said Thanks By Gifting Me His Collection Of NASA Mission Patches He’s Been Collecting For Over 40 Years

    Collection of interesting and unusual NASA mission patches displayed neatly on a white table, showcasing space memorabilia.

    Every manned mission from Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. I’m speechless.

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    #9

    Hello There, Here's My Collection. It's Pretty Much Finished And I'm Super Proud Of It. Hope You Like It

    Glass display case with an unusual collection of detailed Star Wars LEGO ships and minifigures arranged on shelves.

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    #10

    My Father's Collection Of Concert Tickets

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    This Book Collection Sorted By Color

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    My Local Liquor Store Keeps A “Wall Of Shame” Of Fake Driver’s Licenses They’ve Accumulated Over The Years

    Wall covered with an extensive ID card collection above shelves filled with unusual liquor bottles in a store setting.

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    #13

    Slowly Finding More Beatrix Potter 50p Coins. Found The Flopsy Bunny Coin Tonight

    Collection of unusual and interesting themed coins featuring characters from classic children’s stories on a wooden surface.

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    #14

    My Collection Of Uranium Glass That Glows Under UV Light

    Collection of unusual green glassware displayed in dark cabinet showcasing interesting and unusual collections people have.

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    My Parents Have A Map Of Bills From Around The World

    World map display with international currency bills pinned, showcasing an unusual collection from different countries.

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    #16

    Everyone Who Leaves The Hospital I Was At, Leaves Their Covid Temp Check Sticker In The Same Spot

    Colorful dot sticker collection on a white parking garage pillar creating a unique and unusual visual display.

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    #17

    My Hometown's Museum Has A Collection Of Objects Doctors Have Removed From Patients' Throats And Lungs

    Display case showing unusual collection of objects removed from patients, featured in interesting and unusual collections.

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    #18

    I Collect Antique Pencil Sharpeners So My Kids Will Have Something To Throw Away When I'm Gone

    Collection of unusual miniature antique items including carousel horses, vintage toys, and decorative figurines displayed on a table.

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    #19

    I Want To Share My Nintendo Gaming Cabinet With You All

    Display of unusual collections featuring vintage Nintendo Game Boy consoles, games, and accessories in a glass case.

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    All The Shark Teeth My Grandma Found When She Was Younger That I Now Own

    Collection of hundreds of unusual shark teeth fossils neatly arranged on a surface with a seahorse figure nearby.

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    #21

    I've Been Thrifting Vintage Pyrex For The Last 10 Years. 95% Of My Collection Was $10 And Under

    Vintage colorful dishware collection neatly organized on wooden shelves in an antique cabinet showcasing unusual collections.

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    #22

    Started Collecting 1oz Bars Of Pure Metals: Aluminum, Titanium, Copper, Nickel, Silver, Gold

    Stack of unusual metal bars including silver, copper, and gold, showcasing one of the most interesting collections people have.

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    #23

    My Pen Collection 2021

    A diverse and colorful collection of vintage and modern fountain pens displayed in rows with close-ups of pen nibs.

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    My 20+ Year Collection Of Art Deco And Commemorative Cameras. Mostly Between 1930 And 1950

    A collection of vintage and unusual cameras displayed on shelves in a glass cabinet.

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    #25

    My Grandfather Next To His LEGO Collection He Did During The Pandemic

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    #26

    I Collect Old Drinking Glasses And Came Across This Beautiful Cabinet Last Week At Salvation Army. It’s Perfect

    Vintage glassware collection displayed in a blue cabinet showcasing colorful and unusual drinking glasses and kitchen items

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    #27

    Any Love Here For Retro Collections?

    Vintage and modern video game consoles and cartridges collection displayed on shelves in a living room setting.

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    #28

    My Grandma's Collection Of 544 Different Cookie Cutters That She Has Been Expanding For 50+ Years

    Extensive cookie cutter collection displayed on shelves, showcasing unusual shapes and themed designs for interesting collections.

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    #29

    I Have Autism And Have Very Weird Interests. One Of My Favorite Hobbies Is Collecting Old Security Alarms

    Collection of unusual vintage security system devices and components neatly arranged on a carpeted floor.

    A couple of months ago a local company started saving the stuff they take out instead of throwing it away they then dropped it off for me to play with

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    #30

    My Little Collection Of LEGO Flowers

    Unusual collection of handcrafted flowers made from various materials displayed on a wooden table with patterned mats.

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    I Kept All Of My Old Cell Phones Throughout The Years. Decided To Display Them For Some Reason

    Collection of vintage and unusual mobile phones displayed in a glass frame with a gray cat and plants nearby.

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    #32

    Some Dice Appreciation After Reorganizing My Collection. I Only Want More

    Colorful and unusual dice collection organized in trays, showcasing a variety of shapes, sizes, and vibrant colors.

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    #33

    My Uncle Just Showed Me His Old School Star Wars Collection

    Vintage action figure collection displayed in organized cases showing unusual and interesting collectible toys from various series.

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    #34

    Found This Vintage Powder Pigment Collection At A Thrift Store. Something About Tiny Glass Vials Are So Satisfying

    Collection of colorful vintage pigment glass tubes neatly organized in a box showcasing unusual art supplies collection

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    #35

    I Found A Bunch Of Rocks On A Beach And Organized Them By Color

    Collection of small colorful stones neatly arranged in rows, showcasing one of the most interesting and unusual collections people have.

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    #36

    My Sister Is Collecting Banana Stickers

    Collection of unusual Dole and Chiquita fruit stickers featuring popular Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters framed on a wall.

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    Here Is My Guitar/Bass Collection

    Colorful collection of electric guitars neatly arranged in a case with guitar straps hanging above and a Fender amp nearby.

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    #38

    Every $1 Bill I’ve Collected From Tips Over 2 Years (Roughly 1600)

    Large collection of worn US one dollar bills stacked inside a sealed plastic bag on a black surface.

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    #39

    7 Years Worth Of Bugs. Should Be Full By 2030. Will Update

    Vintage outdoor lantern glowing on brick wall, part of interesting and unusual collections of lighting fixtures.

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    #40

    My Fiancée Took Me To IKEA So I Would Have A Place To Display My Collection

    Collection of vintage cameras and lenses displayed in a glass cabinet showcasing unusual and interesting collections.

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    #41

    My Completely Obsolete DVD Collection

    Large and unusual media collection with shelves full of DVDs and boxes in a well-organized room showcasing unique collections.

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    #42

    My Aunt's Perfume Collection

    Shelves filled with an unusual collection of miniature bottles arranged in wooden compartments on a wall.

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    #43

    A Few Shark Teeth I Found While Diving In A River

    Collection of unusual fossilized shark teeth laid out on a seat, showcasing an interesting and unique collection.

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    #44

    My Typewriter Collection

    Collection of vintage typewriters displayed on shelves under a slanted wooden ceiling in a room.

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    #45

    My Grandparents Had The Full Coke Bottle Collection From Different Years

    Set of six unusual Coca-Cola bottle collectibles in various vintage styles displayed in clear plastic packaging, unique collection items.

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    #46

    My Dad Kept All Glasses He's Ever Worn Since 1964

    Display stands holding an unusual collection of various eyeglasses frames in different styles and colors.

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    #47

    I Have Been Keeping A Collection Of The Tiny Balls In Pen Ink Cartridges Since Middle School

    Small purple beads collection in a clear tube with handwritten notes listing dates and quantities on a green cutting mat.

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    Back In ‘99 I Told My Mom We Couldn’t Throw These Away. She Still Has Them 23 Years Later

    Star Wars character collectible soda cans featuring Anakin Skywalker, Darth Sidious, and R2-D2 in a unique collection display.

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    My Dad's Salt And Pepper Shaker Collection

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