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Some folks see time from an existential perspective, a ceaseless force that can not be escaped and which will eventually consume all. But, setting that aside, time also has all sorts of interesting effects on the world around us.
We’ve gathered some cool and curious examples of how time affects everyday items. We got in touch with Carolyn Becker, artist, thrifter, and creative to learn more about the value of old things in a practical way. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts below.
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#1
My Coworker Is Still Using The Same Post-It Note For 2 Years To Check His Pens
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#2
6 Lines On My Fingernails, One For Each Chemo Session I Had Recently
Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 1 year ago
I have these. I had no idea that's what was causing them and no one told me. It's weird the stuff they just don't bother to tell you because it's not "medically relevant". I never thought that's what would be causing it so never thought to ask. So thank you.
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 1 year ago
I had these when I had chemo (am all fine now). Chemo attacks dividing cells, cancer cells dividing much more rapidly than non cancerous cells. Some that divide naturally very quickly also get attacked, which is why you lose your hair. Nails being pretty much the same thing but growing differently get impacted like this.
Mary Gillis 1 year ago
wow, thanks for the heads up. I just checked and I don't have any yet but I'm only on 2nd treatment.
the two youtz 1 year ago
I developed those after a heart attack and tons of medicine. They grew out within months.
#3
A Chunk Of My Red Hair From When I Was 16 Compared To My Faded With Time Hair Now That I'm 27
Red hair tends to lose its redness over time, it's very common.
Donald 1 year ago
Yup, I was a raging ginger as a young lad. Once I got into my mid 20's it had noticeably faded to more of a copper/blond color. Both my aunt and uncle are gingers too and they went white in their 40's-50's.
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Ansi 1 year ago
Probably all hair changes during time. I had black/brown hair when I was born/little and now it's cinnamon colored. My kid had light blond "children of the corn" hair, it was creepy blond, and now it's a more light wheat colour.
CommanderDucky-He/Him-cis-gay 1 year ago
Yes!! I had bleach blonde hair as a little kid and now it's a really dark blonde/almost brown colour
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Stormblessed 1 year ago
I was born with dirty blonde hair. As I gre older, (around 3) my hair grew darker and now its a very dark brown.
Jay Son 1 year ago
Similar with me. I was born with almost white blonde hair, it turned darker every year until it was dark brown around 35, after that it started to get gray strands. Now it's a bit ash like.
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I’ll have a treble thanks. 1 year ago
Hard to be a *ginger* when young with other’s calling you names, then 30 years later we have incredible streaks of blonde and white, never need to dye our hair. So kiss my @rse you miserable grey haired bitches 👍🏻
not your average weirdo 1 year ago
I was born with reddish blonde hair but has already faded to a medium brown
Bored Panda got in touch with Carolyn Becker, artist, thrifter, and creative from Findingyourgood.org to learn more about thrifting, old items, and how it affects the world around us. Naturally, we wanted to know how she got into thrifting in the first place.
“I sometimes joke that I was born at a nonprofit Goodwill store! I’ve been thrifting my whole life, ever since I was a kid in the ‘90s. My parents would take my brother and me thrifting for necessities and clothing for school. For us, it was the economical thing to do and a no-brainer way to save money for other life priorities.”
#4
My 2-Decades-Old Water Bottle Gave Out Last Week, And Nalgene Just Sent The Replacement
I don’t know how many metric tons of water I consumed out of this, how many miles it traveled with me, or the number of times it tumbled down a rocky trail, but the answer to all of them is a lot. It finally met its demise last week when it fell out of my stationary car. I reached out to Nalgene, and their replacement just arrived. I don’t have much customer loyalty, but Nalgene is pretty great.
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
I'm assuming from the way this was phrased that they replaced it for free (under warranty still?) I mean I'm all for holding a company accountable for replacing faulty products but I feel like they deserve to sell another one after 15 years of constant use and associated wear and tear (regardless of the warranty you have).
George Costanza 1 year ago
I'll put in a pitch to switch to a metal or glass bottle just to stop from ingesting so much microplastics. Not much more expensive, and the metal ones should last forever.
Scott Rackley 1 year ago
This. Stainless vacuum bottles are better in every way except weight, and that's negligible.
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Terry Waters 1 year ago
I def wouldn't use plastic for that long, esp. if it's that old. Stainless steel is the way.
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
I'm still using my Nissan insulated travel coffee mug that was a gift from a coworker in 1996. They don't make them like this anymore. It goes to work with me every day and has saved me a fortune, as I don't buy coffee at work.
keyboardtek 1 year ago
And modern science discovers that micro plastics are in anything we drink that was stored in plastic.
#5
Steps Leading Up To The Old Wall Around Dinkelsbühl, Germany
Tony Chambers 1 year ago
I stayed in a former nunnery in England, converted to a hotel. The stairs were the same and we breakfasted in the former chapel.
Melissa Dowling 1 year ago
The same indentations exist in the stairs leading down to the fire pit below each of the crematoriums at Auschwitz. Also in Germany, coincidentally.
Storm Rise 1 year ago
Wow... how many steps have trod those stairs for that wear pattern? Fascinating
A. Starhawk Hunt 1 year ago
One of the coolest places I’ve ever been is York Cathedral in York, UK. They had a problem a fairly long time ago, where the cathedral’s towers were threatening to fall. I read about it when I was young. So, anyway, they went up under the towers to shore them up with massive braces. While doing so, they found ancient ruins from a Bronze Age settlement and a later Roman one. They preserved as much as they could. The result was that you can tour that small museum of the ancient past, then climb the very worn stairs of the towers to a viewing deck on top. You then look out over a huge modern city. 4000 years of history in about 200 feet. I have a piece of the original limestone facing I bought there. The inner face has a carving of the cathedral, and you can see the horrific damage done by time and acid rain. Amazing.
#6
Blanket With 25 Years Of Love That’s Being Put Away For Safe Keeping vs. An Unused Version My Spouse Surprised Me With
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I don't know if they exist in other countries, but in the UK we have lots of adverts with one faded item and one exact same but new looking item, to show you the difference between 2 different soap powders.
“I sometimes think back, with regret, about all the vintage I saw and didn’t think of buying as a teen. The memory of the acid-washed jeans that I passed on live rent-free in my brain. The only Abercrombie I ever wore came straight from a Goodwill store.” While this might seem like looking for a needle in a haystack, it’s more possible than you might think.
#7
This Rug In The Old City Center Of Cluj-Napoca
Jeremy Yuri Russonovitch 1 year ago
Cluj! Birthplace of my great grandma. Was Romania then Hungry (Magyar) back to Romania. Capital of Transylvania.
Mary Peace 1 year ago
There was one like that on the path in the garden of my new house when I moved in. I think it was put down to stop weeds growing through the cracks between the paving stones.
#8
My New Prosthetic Foot Shell Versus The One I Walked On For Two Years
Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 1 year ago
It's awful that you had to use the old one in that condition. It's amazing that we have things like this but even the new one looks like it could be better. I hope the new one is more comfortable and that soon they'll be able to replace it with something even more comfortable for you.
Raymond Smith 1 year ago
Amputee here. I also have the same style foot. The outer shell is more cosmetic and a filler for shoes. The internals are what actually provide the step and spring action. The curved tip for the “toe” area typically goes through the cosmetic foot within just a few weeks then it starts working on the shoe. By the time my my shoes are worn out the toe portion has worn about half way through my shoe. I’m not sentimental about mine either. It just wears out and I hold out as long as I can because they start wearing out quick but hold out enough and I can’t justify the cost every couple months.
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Scott Rackley 1 year ago
One would think that someone would make a better foam mold for the aesthetic cover
Eric Williams 1 year ago
Just walking? No karate, no soccer ( 'scuse me, footie) no kicking yourself??
#9
My Mom's Dog Can Open The Door, And This Is Where Her Paw Has Worn Down The Wall Over The Years
Falcon 1 year ago
wire unlikely to be between door jamb and switch - probably above and/or below.
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Green Machine 1 year ago
Looks like there used to be a doorknob with a handle that stuck out to the left.
okpkpkp 1 year ago (edited)
I washed windows in this beautiful, cliff-sided house in Sausalito, just over the Golden Gate Bridge north of San Francisco. Three sides were glass overlooking San Francisco Bay. The views were magnificent. Anyway, I finish the job and move on to other endeavors. I call my old boss and he brings up this house. He had to replace the sliding doors because of scratches. He asks if I or my equipment caused them. I had to think. They had three big dogs. Any scratches on any other glass? No. Then the dogs did it, scratching to get in and get out. Get your money back from these overly-rich people. And I think he did.
Kohl 1 year ago
Why do people think it's cute when dogs cause hundreds of dollars in property damage?
George Costanza 1 year ago
It's their property. Do you really care either way?
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Naturally, given the “risks” involved, we were curious to hear what exactly she liked about thrifting so much. “Personally, I love thrifting for so many reasons….I could write a whole book. As a petite woman, it’s very difficult to find clothing in my style that fits me just right. Thrifting has opened up the opportunity for me to find the uniquely sized pieces that fit just right (thank you, small Grandmas, with stellar retro wardrobes) and/or experiment without breaking the bank. Since thrift finds also cost close to nothing, I can use the money saved to alter/tailor pieces that I can truly enjoy forever.”
#10
27 Years Of Daily Cuddling Including Many Attempts To Repair Him
Eric Williams 1 year ago
This is Theodore D. Bear. My first, and longest lasting best friend. He turned 79 this month. ted2-65de1...4cc26f.jpg 
Auntriarch 1 year ago
Ted D Bear😂. A grand old gentleman and looking well for his age
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martymcmatrix 1 year ago
Bring him to the teddy clinic immediately...this polytrauma is close to death...😔🧸🚑
Louise Clarke 1 year ago (edited)
I have a baby blanket that I knitted a shell for and wrapped it in. She still helps me when I'm feeling overwhelmed and or unwell. Edit: more info
#11
This Spoon Has Been In My Family For About 70 Years, And Still Going Strong
Angela Chapman 1 year ago
I have a silver spoon in a similar condition. Mines must be at least 70 years old, if not 80+ years! I still use it and I love it
#12
Every Pencil I've Used Up In The Last 3 Semesters
Sharkie 1 year ago
I have a special pencil holder for these, but I found out I prefer a metal pencil with a replaceable lead, it's called "versatile" and you can buy different kinds of leads into it.
Nikolka 1 year ago
Yeah, Versatilka its Czech pencil KOH-I-NOOR, you can put there graphite filling or crayons filling, and there ar even special thick versatile for painter and its for charcoal filling ♥
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“Thrifting is also, for me, self-care, a way to be in a flow state, looking, perusing, and vibing. The thrift community is diverse and enriching. I learn so much from the people I thrift with and simply see at Goodwill. Thrifting is for everyone, and I am always surprised and delighted by the people I meet,” she shared with Bored Panda. In general, there are a lot of interesting examples out there of the strange things people collect.
#13
My Daughter’s Favorite Stuffed Animal “Scratch” vs. The New Backup Replacement
Jack Burton 1 year ago
Same for my daughter with a little stuffed wolf. We bought a backup at the time but she never lost the original one. So basically they don't even look like each other 10 y later.
Nugget 1 year ago
Plus by that point, I wouldn't want the backup. I've bonded with the OG 😆
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
My brother had almost the exact same toy as a kid. He called it Baby Kitty and kept it until he was in his 20's. (At which point he lost it) For his wedding rehearsal dinner I got him a replacement. :)
Nae who and where 1 year ago
We did this for our son's puppy (stuffed animal) that my grandpa sent to him, it got something all over it and the instructions said not to wash, only surface wash...well it was so disgusting I had no choice but to wash it by hand and hope for the best. But, I also went online and found another one. He continued to love that first one so much it's matted and the new one? While he did sleep with it, it didn't go everywhere with him so it to this day looks so much newer (14 years later). The difference in the two is astounding, you can tell which one he loved the most lol
The Rogue Adventurers. 1 year ago
I have a small stuffed cat toy I got when I was about 6, still have it to this day (im 24 now), even named my now sadly gone pet cat after it
#14
The Difference Between A Brand New Sketchbook And A Full One (The Same Exact Sketchbook)
Carla Phillips 1 year ago
This entire picture reminds me of my daughter. I hope the OP is using art to avoid self harm.
UnknownFrost 1 year ago (edited)
It a better alternative than the arm marks.. Edit to those below: I'm well aware of what they are as I have some myself @betwitched one, what a rude thing to say to a total stranger. i hope you have a blessed day
Sarah Luna 1 year ago
I'm glad she's showing her arm, this is a photo of a cutter who has finally found the way out.
Stephanie Fay 1 year ago (edited)
My greatest wish is to be able to draw. And the lottery; also to win the lottery.
Amanda Trent 1 year ago
No, bewitched one, it's probably more people like YOU! What you said is way more rude, and way more toxic and way more bullying than what Frost said.
#15
Floor In Front Of The Counter At The Pharmacy I Go To
Jaya 1 year ago
Interesting how apparently a lot of people stand with their right foot slightly closer to the counter
James Frail 1 year ago
Look at the counter itself. It changes direction on the right. There's probably a countertop reason that causes people to position themselves that way.
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Laura Williams 1 year ago
My grandmother managed that in an apartment they she lived in in only 5yrs. She was awesome and strong both mentally and physically. So patient also who I learned sarcasm. I forgot smart.
WFH Forever 1 year ago
When I bought my home in 2000, the original 1940s linoleum was still in the kitchen and the area in front of the sink looked just like that where Mrs. Lindeen had washed dishes and prepared foot for over 50 years.
“I have new creative ideas when thrifting, inspired by finds that come from the past and present. Learning: I love learning about the history of my community, human behavior, fashion music….everything via thrifting.” While this might seem counterintuitive, there is a whole list of interesting ideas from the past, just waiting to be rediscovered.
#16
This Stand At A Restaurant Has A New Candle Placed One After The Other
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Yeah, but then you get that awful waxy buildup...
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Dragons Exist 1 year ago
There's a reason wax is used, it's not flammable. As long as the candle on fire doesn't fall it's fine
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John George 1 year ago
There was a restaurant here in Tucson ("Pancho's") that had one like this, multiple colors, several feet tall. Made "Ripley's Believe it or Not!"
#17
Strasbourg Cathedral
Mark Rudolph 1 year ago
We saw similar wear in the stone of a medieval church in the small German town of Quedlinburg. We were talking a walking tour of the town, and I noticed numerous symetric round pits in the wall of the church up to perhaps 10cm across and no higher than chest height. They weren't associated with any metal parts. The docent said the best guess as to their origin is that churchgoers would scrape a few grains of the sandstone out and ingest them in order to literally incorporate the church into themselves, although no one knew for sure anymore. Over the years, the pits grew grain by grain to a significant size.
cerinamroth 1 year ago
Interesting! I have been to Quedlinburg a few times (beautiful place) and I didn't know that! I'll look out for it next time I'm there. Do you remember which church it was?
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#18
Brand New Pikachu Replacing Its 15-Year-Old Sun-Bleached Cousin
Kirsten Kerkhof 1 year ago
I wonder why the feet didn't get bleached. I'd think they were made of the same material.
“Giving back to others feeds my soul and I love knowing that when I use my dollar to support nonprofits like Goodwill, I am truly helping others in need and important missions. Our purchases have power and shape the world we want to live in! Thrifting benefits the environment in so many ways we don’t realize or think about.”
#19
2-Year Difference
Ellen Woods 1 year ago
LOL. I think stiletto's would be "the worst shoes for your feet health"
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
They still call them that. Mine in the 80's were mint green. :)
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Javelina Poppers 1 year ago
We called these Run Fast Jump Highs in high school in the late 60s. I think we got that from an old advertisement and it was funny to say.
Rae H 1 year ago
I wore a pair out in just 11 months from walking 20k steps everyday and wearing them almost daily.
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neil jagurdo 1 year ago
They were much better made when I could buy them for $10. But as others have mentioned, they have zero arch support.
#20
Step At Westminster Abbey
Julie S 1 year ago
Westminster Abbey was built around the 1060's I don't think they really thought about wheelchair access at that time.
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Brand New Work Boots And The 6-Year-Old Boots They’re Replacing
April 1 year ago
My son’s work boots are faded and stained and worn. I offered to get him a new pair for Christmas and he was nearly hyperventilating. “Do you know how long it takes to get boots comfortable?!?!?” Apparently no, I do not know.
Scott Rackley 1 year ago
Depends on the boots, but I hate breaking in new ones. I have it down to a science, but your feet still hurt for a couple weeks.
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Eddie Hiott 1 year ago
That man earns his pay for sure, what made America what it is today too!!!
“Thrifting reduces the transport needed in fast fashion, shipping, and trucking items from factories to store floors. It keeps items out of local landfills. Reuse means not using land or the planet’s vital resources to make new pieces that won’t last. More thrifting = less plastic and packaging used on new fast-fashion pieces The list is endless!”
#22
The Hoodie I Am Wearing When Working From Home, Window Is On The Left Of The Desk
Jani Chayut 1 year ago
They wear a hoodie. That's a pretty good sunscreen.
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I can remember back in the day before air conditioning was common in pickups it wasn't unusual for people to have a darker tan on their left arm than the right, because of having the window down and their arm resting on the top of the door.
#23
Before And After Water Filters From The Water System At My Work. 7 Days Of Use
Storm Rise 1 year ago
Good grief!!! 7 days?! Holy crud- nope, just nope- I wouldn't even wash my hands with that water *shudder*
#24
18-Year-Old Tyvek (Never-Tear Paper) Wallet Next To A Brand New One
Delta Dawn 1 year ago
It’s a little humbling to think of how many things I own that are more than 18 years old…
Jack Burton 1 year ago
Is the condom still waiting in the first one ? I remember my first wallet and my first condom just right inside for many years.
Last, but not least, we were curious to hear if she had any best finds in her long and illustrious experience. “So many! I once found a whole lot of vintage designer pieces on a Goodwill rack. Think Chanel blazer, quilted Yves Saint Laurent….there must have been 20 pieces…many I still have ‘til this day. As of recent, I found a vintage leather ‘70s poncho for less than $15 at Goodwill in Gaithersburg, MD. It’s intricately designed and could be in a museum!” You can find more of Carolyn Becker’s work on Instagram or her website.
#25
These Stairs In A Church Bell Tower
Mark 1 year ago
I LOVE old church bell towers. I"ve been in several, and the feeling of walking into the room on those rickety wooden stairs, and the levers and pulleys needed to operate the bells are so beautiful
BarkingSquirell 1 year ago
I'm interested in finding out why the risers are more scratched than the steps.
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I think it's because people put their shoe-ends against the risers, but their feet go flat on the steps.
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How Sun-Bleached These VHS Tapes Are. The Whole Display Was The Same
Mary Peace 1 year ago
If I saw that copy of Apocalypse (not knowing the original) I'd think it was meant to be the 2 pictures like that, with just color at the bottom!
Raymond Smith 1 year ago
The porn ones in the back room never faded. They never saw sunlight either.
Brian Droste 1 year ago
Yes, I seen something similar in a video store before they all closed up.
MagicJacket 1 year ago
Picture looks like it was taken with the same filter Spielberg filmed "Minority Report" through. 🤣
#27
The Way These Door Handles Have Worn Down The Wall They Hit
Brian Droste 1 year ago
Yes, that is what happens when there is no door stop or protection for the wall. My towel storage unit is behind my bathroom door. I do not have a door stop or haven't bother to put up any kind of barrier between the two. The inside door k**b lock hits my towel storage unit doors, it has put a small dent into the towel storage doors.
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I tied a scarf round my kitchen door handle, because the door's usually open. The other doors don't tend to go right back to the wall, so the problem doesn't arise.
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Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Blanket: New vs. 21 Years Of Use
Laura Eastwood 1 year ago (edited)
38 here, doom scrolling BP in bed. Got my Teddy I've had since birth tucked under my arm as always. There's no age limit on a comforter!
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Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
My daughter had a pink blanket - standard baby blankie with a waffle weave and satin edging. She loved that thing to death. It was practically see-through. God only knows how many times I patched that rag up, but a replacement was entirely out of the question. My granddaughter turned 18 last year and still has about 1 square foot of it in her memory box.
#29
This Worn-Out Road After Buses Stopping There Every 1-4 Minutes
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
Bus stops really need to have concrete pads under the road to stop this.
David 1 year ago
In NYC they started doing that 20 years ago, now buses stop on concreate pads not asphalt
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Nitka Tsar 1 year ago
How? We have Buses here, that drive snd stop frequently. I‘ve never seen something like this. What is this road made of?
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I was thinking the same, but someone mentioned concrete underneath would help, and most bus turnouts here are made of concrete rather than asphalt like the road.
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I'd love to have our buses stop every 1-4mins! It's 15min-1hr depending on the street... Twice that on Sundays and holidays
Trisec Tebeakesse 1 year ago
Yep. We park our buses in the same spot every time, every day. You can feel it as you drive down the sidewalk and stop at the correct position.
#30
My Finger After I Finally Got Off A Ring That’s Been On For 2,5 Years Straight
DetriMentaL 1 year ago
(@.@)!? Nu-uh.. Ring's too tight i panic, if it doesn't slip off comfortably then it doesn't go on.
Rosie Red 1 year ago
Me too! If it feels a little too tight and I can't get it off easily, I feel a swell of anxiety.
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Jcusack 1 year ago
I'm guessing you've stayed around the same weight. I've been married for 6 years now, I gained & then lost about 90lbs since our wedding. I never took my ring off and even though I am back at my normal weight now, I have an indentation on my finger. Not as significant, but definitely there.
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Foxglove🇮🇪 1 year ago
I can't get my engagement ring on, or my wedding ring off. My knuckle has grown!
Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago (edited)
I was wearing my engagement ring while playing softball. (Stupid, I know). Our shortstop rifled one to me at 1st base, guy was out but the ring was SMASHED onto my finger. There was a firehouse 2 blocks away, so I walked over (in my cleats & uniform) and asked if they could please cut it off, not only was my finger purple and swollen, but we were in game 3 of a 5 game tournament. They cut it off and several of the guys gave me a ride in the ladder rig back to the field. I was a rock star! One of my favorite memories of playing ball. (Yes, we won the tournament).
Happy Homemaker 1 year ago
I’ve had my class ring on for 34 years. It’s a size 8. I then lost a lot of weight and now my finger is a size 6. A few years ago I lost my ring and panicked! I later found it in the bottom of a cracker box when I spotted something sparlkly. I’m wearing it around my neck for now but I’m going to see how much it would cost me to resize the ring so I don’t lose it again.
Alan Jay Weiner 1 year ago
My finger and wedding band look just like this. 31 years of marriage (so far - going for another 31 as long as she puts up with me!). Knuckles swollen from several years of arthritis. The ring isn't tight; it can twirl on my finger, and isn't uncomfortable.
vintage_one 1 year ago
Mine looks like that too! It doesn't feel tight; it's just been on my finger for so long it's dented in my finger a little.
#31
My Baby Blanket. I’m 22 And Can’t Sleep Without It
da smol, insignificant ducky 1 year ago
I think it would be of too much sentimental value to get a new one. But I do think the blanket would last longer and be less delicate if OP used some fabric patches. I’ve seen a lot of cute materials in flea markets or thrift stores you can get pretty cheap.
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MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
I passed on my blanky to my daughter. It is over 50 years old. My nonny crocheted it before I was born, apparently from indestructible yarn.
Cathy Lemay 1 year ago
Have it bonded to something. If you know a quilter or a sewer they might guide you. Incorporate it with fleece or minky.
MrLiesegang 1 year ago
Well it‘s Pareidolia. I see a happy hairy creature.
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lawrence Andrew 1 year ago
When we figure out which blanket my son favored we got two more and rotated them so that they lasted 3;times as long.
#32
The Remains Of This Hammer Stuck In Asphalt
#33
The Pristine Q On My Keyboard Cover After 5 Years Of Use
yellowphantom 1 year ago
You must have had quite a small quantity of questions and quotations with q's in them.
Bob Brooce 1 year ago
The A, S, O and N on mine are completely missing, along with all but the upper right 10% of the E and the "hift" on the left-side Shift key. Some of the L is gone, too. The rest is a bit dirty but otherwise looks pretty good. I've already got a replacement along with 2 4TB hard drives and a 512 GB SSD for the boot drive. I've been stalling for a bit but it's time to do a clean install of Windows and some upgrades.
#34
My Work Overalls When I First Thrifted Them In November 2020 vs. April 2023
Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 1 year ago
What are you washing them in to lose the colour so much?! Even if working outside, that seems a bit nuts?!
pineapple87 1 year ago
Probably washing them with something black that releases colour
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Tiny Dancer 1 year ago
I clicked the original post and she's a line cook. When someone asked what the heck she did to have this kind of wear and tear, she said, "Just lots of lugging around of heavy greasy pots of soup, 50 lb bags of flour/semolina/cornmeal etc, cleaning the grease trap, taking out trash/recycling/compost, and scrubbing down the kitchen after service four days a week for 2.5 years! Lol".
Jack Burton 1 year ago
What exactly is the work ? 3 years is usually nothing from such a strong piece of cloth, my wife has one since 1996...
Ann Si 1 year ago
I call fake! Not only are they completely another colour scheme but also the length of the shoulder belts is differently adjusted
Bewitched One 1 year ago
You do realize the shoulder belts ARE adjustable right? As denim wears it can fit looser. Them being adjusted tighter makes sense and is not proof of them not being the same pair?
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Agreed. The old ones were black or dark grey. Blue denim fades to almost imperceptible blue. (In my experience.)
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StumblingThroughLife 1 year ago
I bought banana yellow dungarees in 1984, and they are still banana yellow (although I wore them constantly, they aren't/weren't for work, tbf), but haven't worn them for the past 6 years, as they're now a bit tight, lol.
#35
My Scrub Daddy
Ladedah 1 year ago (edited)
I have some of their covered dish sponges with the smilies printed on them... the longer you use the sponge, the more the smilies start to looks like frowns... the current state of my smilies looks like this: 😐. Frownies seem to be a good reminder that you should probably swap out the sponge 🤣
#36
Behavioral Biases. Distribution Is Pretty Normal, But 95 Always Rounds To 100
Jack Burton 1 year ago
100 kg in a gym i guess, that's kind of tempting to skip 95 if you are ok at 90...
#37
3.5-Year-Old Wire Brush Used Every Day Compared To A Brand New One
#38
Cards After Being Played With For Almost 20 Years
ZGutr 1 year ago (edited)
Hi mom !! (oh how i wish) She had the same deck in blue and red. Played them every evening when we went to bed. That's how they looked.
Dragons Exist 1 year ago
I found some old poker chips at Goodwill that were 70 years old, they were so worn they looked like those plastic bingo circles
J L 1 year ago
It's more likely just a bunch of dirt and skin cells from being handled so much, BUT I agree, gross. I understand the sentiment but I could never. Eww
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Teresa Spanics 1 year ago
I believe there are decks like that on the family farm from when Mom and Dad would play cribbage.
#39
I Saw People Sharing Their Wear And Thought I’d Share The Wear On My Almost 10-Year-Old Docs
Javelina Poppers 1 year ago (edited)
I was the same way. You got a bad gait cycle, does your back hurt?
Upstaged75 1 year ago
My heels wear like that too. It's because my feet roll outwards when I walk. And I also have flat feet. This person needs a corrective insole or something.
Cathy Mcgee 1 year ago
Do you not have cobblers/ shoe menders where you live?! Heels can easily be fixed, long before they give you backache.
Jay Harkness 1 year ago
Is this actually bad for you? My boots looked like this after a year of walking to school
#40
My Wife And I Got This LEGO Figure At The Same Time. She Keeps Her Keys (Right) In Her Purse And I Keep Mine (Left) In My Pocket
Aussie Atheist 1 year ago
The features have been worn off by constant in and out friction by the pockets fabric
Mitchell 1 year ago
Thanks for mansplaining, never would have figured it our for myself.
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#41
The Wear On My Clipboard After Three Years Of Taking Data For Speech Therapy
Dragons Exist 1 year ago
I guess the dark lines are from writing similar forms? Like from the pen
#42
The Effects Of Himalayan Sea Salt On A Book
Fat Harry 1 year ago
My horse has one in his stable. My hamster had a mini one :)
Load More Replies... Jack Burton 1 year ago
Never keep that with cats and dogs at home, they gonna lick it every day and would developp high blood pressure and probably died from too much salt.
Raymond Smith 1 year ago
They do tend to absorb quite a bit of moisture from the air and when the temperature cools that water has to go somewhere.
#43
Old vs. New Chocolate Chips
Sharkie 1 year ago
Chocolate is usually perfectly edible if just discoloured like this. It could be a rule to have the container filled, so why put away something ok if you get it from below anyway?
Cody Greenwood 1 year ago
Not that you'd want to however as this process destroies the texture and flavor. Even if the rule is to have the container filled; the fifo method would have you take out the old ones put the new ones in and replace the old on top. This is just bad food safety in general.
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Jani Chayut 1 year ago
This is rotatating stock, FIFO method (first in, first out).
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Cheryl Schuenke 1 year ago
That is known as blooming, the bottom chocolate wasn't tempered right.
pineapple87 1 year ago
Nuh-uh. If the chocolate's been in there long enough to become like that and they just dump new ones on top, can't imagine how rarely these get cleaned
martymcmatrix 1 year ago
More »ew« than »aw« and absolutely not yummy for a tummy...sure, you eat with your eyes, but I'm not blind yet...🧑🏽🦯🙅🏽
M O'Connell 1 year ago
I have eaten chocolate FAR more bloomed than this, and it's perfectly fine. It may be a bit dry and crumbly, but it turns back into chocolate as soon as you chew it.
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People Have A Favorite Soda At This Taco Bell
Minecraft_Chicken 1 year ago
Baha blast. I'd imagine it being that way since it *used* to only be available at taco bell. But you can buy them in bottles and what-not now.
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Bob Brooce 1 year ago
Maybe it's just the hand tremors in people who drink too much Mountain Dew.
#45
This Old Worn Key vs. A Freshly Cut One For The Same Vehicle
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
Surely the old one stopped working some time ago. The cut doesn't bear any resemblance to the new key.
Donald 1 year ago
I had a friend with a second gen dodge 1500 with a key like this, he could literally pull it out and hand it to his passenger while he was driving. Second gen dodge trucks don't have very robust electrical systems.
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TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
I've got a feeling the new one isn't going to work due to internal wear. Maybe it will, just from my extensive experience it doesn't work 🙃
Nicola Mawson 1 year ago
How do you cut a new key from an old one that looks like that as this post implies?
2WheelTravlr 1 year ago
Older vehicle keys have a number on them denoting the tooth pattern. A locksmith or car dealership can look up the number and cut a new key.
Load More Replies... pineapple87 1 year ago
If the old one still works, you may want to invest in an alarm for your car cause that thing clearly doesn't need a key
#46
My Partner's Headphone Dent From Gaming
Aussie Atheist 1 year ago
Phew! I thought it was his skull at first! Couldn't be the only one? Lol
Ansi 1 year ago
The hair makes it look worse, but you get a dent in your head. There's pictures of people with less hair if you're interested.
Load More Replies... martymcmatrix 1 year ago
If he gets bald eventually, there will be no more issues left...🎮 👴🏽 🎧
NetworkMan 1 year ago
I can relate hear, as I have very thick, almost afro-like hair, and I rarely go out without headphones on. When my hair gets long, it grows out rather than down, so a long day with headphones one leads to a very noticable dent in my hair from where they have been sat.
#47
New Hat vs. 1 Year Of Regular Use. They Started Out The Same Color
UnknownFrost 1 year ago
Hunting - bramble thickets. Wasp in truck - bill gets caught on visor or back window. Sun moved - adjust shadow for eyes. Many things, Commander.
Load More Replies... Slim 864 GVG 1 year ago
As in your "regular" day involves getting up at 5 am to either feed animals, drive a truck, build houses, or tear them down, and many other outdoor activities conducted on a "regular" basis in which said hat provides comfort to the wearer. When the hat starts to require daily repairs to ensure "regular" usage, then its is time for a new one.
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One Of My Mom's Snow Globes Has Gone Black
M O'Connell 1 year ago
It's an "animated" snow globe. The animation is created by a magnet on the wet side rotated by a corresponding magnet on the dry side of the base. PartyLights snowglobes are notorious for this. The natural porosity of the plastic used to encase the magnet allows a tiny amount of water through, rusting the magnet until the internal pressure causes that plastic to split, exposing the entire magnet bar to the water. Corrosion turns the water ruddy brown, or black. I briefly had a business selling repair kits for these, but either people didn't really care or couldn't be bothered to fix them.
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#49
This Shift Knob Is From A Work Truck
Mint the tiger 🩷 she her 1 year ago
I feel like rape or suicide are more triggering than k**b
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MygrandsonscallmeNia 1 year ago
One thing about being used to a standard shifter, you know where the gears are without looking. I really miss standard shift...
nottheactualphoto 1 year ago
Seriously. My standard shift car is 15 years old. They don't make anything like it anymore, so I guess I'll keep repairing it.
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#50
Lifecycle Of A Sponge: 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months
pineapple87 1 year ago
Right? Why has that not been tossed a long time ago?
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Zedrapazia 1 year ago
What uses it down so much? I have a kitchen sponge that is probably 5 by now, and it still looks better than the second one here
Bob Brooce 1 year ago
Has it been used for grouting 5 days a week? I can't imagine that's from normal household chores or religiously washing a car.
#52
24-Year-Old Santa Plush vs. The Same One Recently Bought From eBay
#53
I've Had This Nokia 3310 Keychain Since Around 2002
#54
16 Years Worth Of Getting The Mail, Something Out Of The Car, Taking The Trash Out, Etc. vs. My New Crocs
WindySwede 1 year ago
Mine looks like that just after a couple of years, as much as there is a smol hole.. 🤔
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LynzCatastrophe 1 year ago
Hey! My pair currently look like that! I have no idea how old they are anymore and despite they're very lack of friction on the bottoms, I don't want to replace them, I'm afraid my next pair won't be as good.
#55
Maybe I Shouldn’t Wait So Long To Change My Bike Tire Next Time
Eric Williams 1 year ago
Mega traction mud tires on a street bike?? Dirt bikes don't have a kick-stand. 0 cred.
M O'Connell 1 year ago
They turned into hybrid road/trail tires. You really only need the knobbies when turning anyway.
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Two Years Of Grinding My Teeth Versus The New Replacement
Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago
yours lasted you 2 years? lucky. I managed to grind a section of the back of mine off, nearly choked on it, and since then have not used my jaw guard/retainer whatever it's called.
#57
The Floor Of This Supermarket
#58
4-Year-Old vs. New Black Jeans
François Bouzigues 1 year ago
And wash them less often. If you don´t wear them several days in a row, i go weeks without washing mines.
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#59
3 Years Of Use (I Don't Have A Car)
Esme Weatherwax 1 year ago
Looks like they might need something to adjust the obvious lean in their gait
Cathy Mcgee 1 year ago
Does nobody mend anything any more?? Even this kind of soles can be fixed.
#60
New vs. Old Clipboard
#62
My Carpet Installation Tool Pouch From My College Years
#63
Decided To Replace My 4-Year-Old Belt Today
M O'Connell 1 year ago
My everyday belt came from the thrift store more than 15 years ago. No brand name, no marks on it of any kind and it shows barely any wear at all except for the plating on the buckle. I wish I knew who made it because I'd buy stock in that company.
Rob D 1 year ago
Lol. Your experience is evidence to definitely NOT buy stock in that company.
Load More Replies... martymcmatrix 1 year ago
I couldn't stand a dying belt anymore, so I got an everlasting one which is not made of leather and works without a classic belt buckle...👍🏽
#64
The Same Keychain After 1 Year Of Use
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
The great thing about leather is that It develops a patina with use.
#65
I’ve Never Seen A Hat Worn More Than My Uncle’s
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
My late husband had a hat worn out like this. Tried to get him to wear new ones without success. Now I can't part with it.
Freya the Wanderer 1 year ago
Clearly he's a Red Sox fan. He must regard it as his lucky hat. Looks as though it's been around at least since the Red Sox finally beat the Curse of the Bambino.
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Jack Burton 1 year ago
It depends of what kind of life you had ^^ Some people look old and some georgeous at 41
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 1 year ago
I saw a section of marble in a museum that had perspex over half of it, and an encouragement to touch the exposed half, saying that's why they ask visitors not to touch exhibits
Tiny Dancer 1 year ago
I got one! Took this photo recently to show the diff between my son's Jungle Book glasses from Burger King. Originally released in 1994, we bought the now worn one in 2004 and used it practically every day. Found the newer one on eBay a few years ago. Riels-Jung...d4427d.jpg 
Jack Burton 1 year ago
Some funny or interesting pics but a lot of "used stuff". Oh what a surprise your shoes are in a bad shape after a few years.
Jan Bowyer 1 year ago
That's not really the point. It's about how various things wear and age over time. I enjoyed the Q keyboard pic.
Load More Replies... Jude Laskowski 1 year ago (edited)
I like to thrift, but only in small stores. Goodwill and S.A. pay their overhead too much and many bundle clothes to send overseas. Many animal rescues and humane societies have thrift stores that directly benefit these organizations. Most staff are volunteers. Some of the large thrift stores are very picky about what they'll take. I tried to donate an unworn wool suit with tags still attached, and they refused it because it was out of style.
Jack Burton 1 year ago
It depends of what kind of life you had ^^ Some people look old and some georgeous at 41
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 1 year ago
I saw a section of marble in a museum that had perspex over half of it, and an encouragement to touch the exposed half, saying that's why they ask visitors not to touch exhibits
Tiny Dancer 1 year ago
I got one! Took this photo recently to show the diff between my son's Jungle Book glasses from Burger King. Originally released in 1994, we bought the now worn one in 2004 and used it practically every day. Found the newer one on eBay a few years ago. Riels-Jung...d4427d.jpg
Jack Burton 1 year ago
Some funny or interesting pics but a lot of "used stuff". Oh what a surprise your shoes are in a bad shape after a few years.
Jan Bowyer 1 year ago
That's not really the point. It's about how various things wear and age over time. I enjoyed the Q keyboard pic.
Load More Replies... Jude Laskowski 1 year ago (edited)
I like to thrift, but only in small stores. Goodwill and S.A. pay their overhead too much and many bundle clothes to send overseas. Many animal rescues and humane societies have thrift stores that directly benefit these organizations. Most staff are volunteers. Some of the large thrift stores are very picky about what they'll take. I tried to donate an unworn wool suit with tags still attached, and they refused it because it was out of style.
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