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"This land is cursed; the animals hop not run, birds run, not fly and the swans are black not white. This land is cursed and I'll have nothing more to do with it," wrote William Dampier, one of the first Europeans to ever explore the continent of Australia, back in 1688.

In case you didn't know, 26 January is the national day of Australia. And what could be a more beautiful way to celebrate the occasion than by honoring all the little things that make this country the beautiful, interesting and absolutely bizarre place that it is. With that being said, Bored Panda invites you to look through some of our favorite photos shared by people on the interwebs proving that Australia isn't just another country, but a whole different world. As per usual, don't forget to leave a comment here and there and vote for your favorite pics!

#1

Saw This On My Local Facebook Page

Saw This On My Local Facebook Page

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OpalTheRainwing
Community Member
5 years ago

XDD

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    #2

    This Interesting Plant Is Native To Australia

    This Interesting Plant Is Native To Australia

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I NEED ONE

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    #3

    This Is How Much Food You Can Get For The Cost Of A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia

    This Is How Much Food You Can Get For The Cost Of A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia

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    Maiun
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    As it should be, cigarettes need to be prohibitively expensive and the tax on them to treating smokers for both their addiction and the illnesses they cause.

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    #4

    A 6 Month Old Baby Kangaroo I Am Raising Is Very Impatient At Bottle Time....

    A 6 Month Old Baby Kangaroo I Am Raising Is Very Impatient At Bottle Time....

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Awwww

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    #5

    Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!

    Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!

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    Abhainn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I love this. it also made me think of "me Tarzan, you Jane"

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    #6

    Rainbow Wrasse Caught Off Christmas Island

    Rainbow Wrasse Caught Off Christmas Island

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That is an absolute beauty.

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    #7

    An Emu Egg I Found A Few Years Back In Australia

    An Emu Egg I Found A Few Years Back In Australia

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That is absolutely beautiful!

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    #8

    Camping In Australia

    Camping In Australia

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I wanna boop that round head

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    #9

    "Just Pan Over To The Left Barry"

    "Just Pan Over To The Left Barry"

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He’s A CAMERA MANN

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    #10

    Lizards In Australia

    Lizards In Australia

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Nothing unusual here, just a really big ass lizard going for a stroll.

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    #11

    This Accursed Land

    This Accursed Land

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    Maiun
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Shame everyone didn't leave it alone, it was already occupied after all.

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    #12

    Spencer Lake In Australia, Naturally Pink

    Spencer Lake In Australia, Naturally Pink

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    Biana Vacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    First thought was that awful bubblegum-pink medicine...

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    #13

    He Came Down Through The Fireplace And Trashed The Place, Ate My Bananas And Jumped On Me At 2am

    He Came Down Through The Fireplace And Trashed The Place, Ate My Bananas And Jumped On Me At 2am

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    Eva Bryson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    We have chimney tops screened to prevent such things from happening.

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    #14

    Wave Rock, Australia

    Wave Rock, Australia

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Super slow tsunami

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    #15

    Meanwhile In Australia

    Meanwhile In Australia

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    ...You know Australia is going to be fun when it has drunk cockatoos

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    #16

    It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath

    It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Oh, that's why. It's a snake bath now!

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    #17

    Still A Better Receptionist Than The One We Had On Check In

    Still A Better Receptionist Than The One We Had On Check In

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Hello? May I help you?

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    #18

    Finally, Something In Australia That Doesn't Want To Kill Me. Banana For Scale

    Finally, Something In Australia That Doesn't Want To Kill Me. Banana For Scale

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    Jon-Paul McGowan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Don't be deceived, he'd kill you from the inside out.

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    #19

    You Know You're In Australia When Frogs Eat Snakes

    You Know You're In Australia When Frogs Eat Snakes

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    froggo.

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    #20

    Sexy Calendars In Australia

    Sexy Calendars In Australia

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    wow. it is clear that the kangaroo is THE most beautiful out of everyone. periodt.

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    #21

    Im Stuck In Europe Because Of Covid And Then My Family Took This Photo And Sent It From Their Camping Trip At Skenes Creek Victoria... Ok, Now I’m Really Homesick

    Im Stuck In Europe Because Of Covid And Then My Family Took This Photo And Sent It From Their Camping Trip At Skenes Creek Victoria... Ok, Now I’m Really Homesick

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    Anna roberts
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    So you have pole dancing koalas? Where do you put the dollar bills?

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    #22

    Two Extremely Cute And Endangered Barking Geckos Waring Up On My Hand On A Cold Morning In Western Australia. These Are The Only 2 I've Ever Come Across So Was Pretty Awesome

    Two Extremely Cute And Endangered Barking Geckos Waring Up On My Hand On A Cold Morning In Western Australia. These Are The Only 2 I've Ever Come Across So Was Pretty Awesome

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    Persephone
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Looks like a baby toothless

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    #23

    Honey, There Is A Kid On Our Bug...

    Honey, There Is A Kid On Our Bug...

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    ...I'm just going to move to the other side of the Earth. Dont mind me. \("" ̄▽ ̄)/

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    #24

    Don't Expect Thanks From Loretta If You Find Her

    Don't Expect Thanks From Loretta If You Find Her

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Loretta where are uuuu!

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    #25

    As An American, You Guys Are Kinda Weird

    As An American, You Guys Are Kinda Weird

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    sirfryingpan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    wait, so a hot dog?

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    #26

    This Tree In The Daintree Rainforest (Queensland, Australia)

    This Tree In The Daintree Rainforest (Queensland, Australia)

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    lemme climb it

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    #27

    Flushed All The Cane Toads Out Of My Brothers Dam. Some Of Them Took The Easy Way Out - Hitching A Ride On The Back Of A 3.5m Python

    Flushed All The Cane Toads Out Of My Brothers Dam. Some Of Them Took The Easy Way Out - Hitching A Ride On The Back Of A 3.5m Python

    MrMeMock Report

    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Its a noodle train

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    #28

    An Emu Just Cruising Around My Rural Towns Little Airport

    An Emu Just Cruising Around My Rural Towns Little Airport

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Watchu looking at mate?

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    #29

    Selling Point For Aussie School

    Selling Point For Aussie School

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    Mila S
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    LMAOO

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    #30

    This Roo In A River

    This Roo In A River

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "find ur own river mate!"

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    #31

    My Daughter’s Boyfriend Has Been Helping At His Parents’ Farm In Kingaroy, Queensland. He Took This Shot When The Sheep Came Up To Say G’day

    My Daughter’s Boyfriend Has Been Helping At His Parents’ Farm In Kingaroy, Queensland. He Took This Shot When The Sheep Came Up To Say G’day

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    g'day to you too, m8.

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    #32

    In Australia, This Is Why We Check Our Shoes

    In Australia, This Is Why We Check Our Shoes

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Yeah, we don't want to disturb the possibly venomous snake that's taking a nap in there. They can keep the sneaker.

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    #33

    Summer In Australia

    Summer In Australia

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    Poor guys

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    #34

    Typical Road-Side Ditch In Australia

    Typical Road-Side Ditch In Australia

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    THIS IS TYPICAL!!!!

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    #35

    Australia. Where Even The Hail Can Kill You

    Australia. Where Even The Hail Can Kill You

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    Mila S
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That looks so deadly

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    #36

    Rose-Breasted Cockatoo, Aka Pink And Grey Galah

    Rose-Breasted Cockatoo, Aka Pink And Grey Galah

    DayTripper73 Report

    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Pwetty polly

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    #37

    March Of The Hairy Caterpillars

    March Of The Hairy Caterpillars

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    Aly The Pansexual
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    🏃🏽‍♀️

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    #38

    That’s A Blue Ring Octopus, Whose Venom Can Result In Death Within Minutes

    That’s A Blue Ring Octopus, Whose Venom Can Result In Death Within Minutes

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    WHY ARE YOU HOLDING IT THEN

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    #39

    Australian Moth

    Australian Moth

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    Titas Burinskas
    BoredPanda Staff
    5 years ago

    NOPE

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    #40

    Shopping, Australian Style

    Shopping, Australian Style

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    hobbitly
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I believe thongs are slippers right? Here thongs are underwear... which would be a weird warning, haha.

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    #41

    A Seal Chilling Outside Sydney Opera House

    A Seal Chilling Outside Sydney Opera House

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Imagine if he rolls down the stairs :D

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    #42

    Maybe I’ll Just Hold On

    Maybe I’ll Just Hold On

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    Caleb Lumpkin
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    seems bout right. i dont feel like gettin bit in my a**

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    #43

    I See Your Possum Outside Your Window And Raise You Our Break And Enter Culprit Last Night

    I See Your Possum Outside Your Window And Raise You Our Break And Enter Culprit Last Night

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Aw! Cutest banana thief ever!

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    #44

    They Did Not Find The $1.47 A Litre Emusing

    They Did Not Find The $1.47 A Litre Emusing

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I need to visit Aussie one day.

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    #45

    Kangaroos: F’ing Up Your Cars Since 1901

    Kangaroos: F’ing Up Your Cars Since 1901

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    Some Cool Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Lost count how many tourists I told not to drive after dark in the outback. Kangaroos love sitting on the warm bitumen at night. And are dumb as a thick plank.

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    #46

    What Ever Your View On Today Respect Your Neighbours

    What Ever Your View On Today Respect Your Neighbours

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    _(:з」∠)_

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    #47

    Jesus Sydney Take A Chill Pill

    Jesus Sydney Take A Chill Pill

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Oh god that must be a pain in the a** to figure out where ur going

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    #48

    Felt A Tickle On My Leg, Australia

    Felt A Tickle On My Leg, Australia

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    nope. nopenopenopenopenope. NOPE

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    #49

    40 Degrees Up North Vic Today. Had A Little Visitor Come And Smack The Door With His Tail Before Taking A Dip In Our Pond

    40 Degrees Up North Vic Today. Had A Little Visitor Come And Smack The Door With His Tail Before Taking A Dip In Our Pond

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    it's a tegu. doesn't look little tho lol

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    #50

    New Coat Of Arms For Australia?

    New Coat Of Arms For Australia?

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    FOGHT FIGHT FOGHT FIGHT

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    #51

    Eastern States Are A Bit Warm. My Motorbike Stand Was Sinking In The Asphalt

    Eastern States Are A Bit Warm. My Motorbike Stand Was Sinking In The Asphalt

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    hobbitly
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    O_O holy mozes, it must be very hot if the asphalt is melting!

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    #52

    Picture Of A Termite Mound In The Northern Territory Of Australia, Termites Build The Tallest Structures Out Of Any Of The Creatures On Earth

    Picture Of A Termite Mound In The Northern Territory Of Australia, Termites Build The Tallest Structures Out Of Any Of The Creatures On Earth

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    angie but who cares
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    y is she touching ittttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt i need a trip to mars can anyone carpool mabe?

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    #53

    A Massive Earthworm Found In Queensland, Australia

    A Massive Earthworm Found In Queensland, Australia

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    Eva Bryson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That's like half a snake.

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    #54

    My Mate Named Him Swoop Dogg - What's Your Best Name For An Angry Magpie?

    My Mate Named Him Swoop Dogg - What's Your Best Name For An Angry Magpie?

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Noice name dude

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    #55

    My BBQ Is Nearly 70°c. It's Not Turned On

    My BBQ Is Nearly 70°c. It's Not Turned On

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    Eva Bryson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That's 154.4 degrees Fahrenheit for us Americans. Jesus that's hot!

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    #56

    Bizarre Scale-Less Blackfish With Fangs Found In Australia

    Bizarre Scale-Less Blackfish With Fangs Found In Australia

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    WHAT IS THAT

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    #57

    The Two Standard Price Options To Ship Anything To Australia

    The Two Standard Price Options To Ship Anything To Australia

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    OwO

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    #58

    Weird Critter From Australia. Hairy Backed Pie Beetle (Helia Perforata)

    Weird Critter From Australia. Hairy Backed Pie Beetle (Helia Perforata)

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    Aly The Pansexual
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Nope

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    #59

    So Having My Lunch Break (Working From Home) When I See Something Moving Across The Living Room Floor. Looks Like I Have A Little Friend Trying To Get Out Of The Heat. Though I'm Damned As To How She Got In Here With All The Doors Shut

    So Having My Lunch Break (Working From Home) When I See Something Moving Across The Living Room Floor. Looks Like I Have A Little Friend Trying To Get Out Of The Heat. Though I'm Damned As To How She Got In Here With All The Doors Shut

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    Max
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    blue tongue skink!!!

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    #60

    Man Imitating Nature Or Nature Imitating Man?

    Man Imitating Nature Or Nature Imitating Man?

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He looks pissed

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    #61

    Only In Australia Can You Eat The Two National Animals As Pizza Toppings! This Would Be Like Eating A Bald Eagle Burger

    Only In Australia Can You Eat The Two National Animals As Pizza Toppings! This Would Be Like Eating A Bald Eagle Burger

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    Jill
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Well, Im sure you could get Moose and Reigndeer on a pizza here in Sweden but im not sure it would be any good. Ive eaten ostrich before and it was "like chicken"...so it might work.

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    #62

    Gives Me The Heebs Every Time I Walk Under These Guys

    Gives Me The Heebs Every Time I Walk Under These Guys

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    Natasha Romanoff
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Nopenopenopenopenopenopenope

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    #63

    I’m Not Used To This. Should I Burn The House Down?

    I’m Not Used To This. Should I Burn The House Down?

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    Anthony Goldstein (female)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    yes. yes you should.

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    #64

    Where Even Beaches Have Spiders

    Where Even Beaches Have Spiders

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    OpalTheRainwing
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    NOPE NOPE NOPE NOEP

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    #65

    This Very Specific Crossroads Sign In Mount Isa, Australia

    This Very Specific Crossroads Sign In Mount Isa, Australia

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    pansexualandproud
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    wut??

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    #66

    One Way To Stop Door Knockers

    One Way To Stop Door Knockers

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Where is my Frog!?

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    #67

    They Call This "Fairy Bread"

    They Call This "Fairy Bread"

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    Nela Rothenbach
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    In Germany that's common but we use chocolate sprinkles

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    #68

    A Classic Party Snack

    A Classic Party Snack

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    Maiun
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Classy

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    #69

    Just Your Regular Morning Wake Up

    Just Your Regular Morning Wake Up

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    Eva Bryson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Nope

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    #70

    This Is Called A “Shoey” In Australia. Something Done For Fun Apparently?

    This Is Called A “Shoey” In Australia. Something Done For Fun Apparently?

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    pandamonium.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    ...I really hope that the shoe is new

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