“Huh, that’s interesting.” How many times have you used that line as a response to something that wasn't exactly fascinating? Maybe someone told you a fun fact, or you noticed something slightly unusual at the grocery store. Nothing life-altering, but something just intriguing enough to solicit a response.
That’s the kind of content we’re featuring today, pandas! We’ve taken a trip to the Mildly Interesting subreddit and gathered some photos down below that are just that: mildly interesting. From random things people encountered to bizarre experiences they’ve had, enjoy scrolling through these out of the ordinary pics, and be sure to upvote all of your favorites!
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The Cafe I Went To Puts A Teddy Bear Espresso Ice Cube Into Their Iced Lattes
My Sticky Notes Were Delivered On An Appropriately-Sized Pallet
Local Bookshop Sells Mystery Books. The Wrapping Describes The Themes Only
Not everything we see and experience can be mindblowing. You’re not going to eat the most delicious dinner you’ve ever tasted every single evening, and not every film you watch will change your life. Sometimes, we eat meals that are “pretty tasty,” and we have no problem listening to music that’s “not my favorite but not bad.” That’s how we learn to appreciate what really is amazing!
And just like in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, there’s always a happy medium between something being too much and not enough. That’s where the Mildly Interesting subreddit fits in. This community, which has amassed an impressive 23 million members, is dedicated to sharing photos that fall just in between boring and fascinating.
My Grandfather Guarding A Kkk Function
My Book Matches My Reading Spot Pretty Well
6 Lines On My Fingernails, One For Each Chemo Session I Had Recently
This subreddit shares anything and anything that just might pique your interest. But there’s also no pressure in the group to share something that is fascinating and mind blowing. Members don’t have to worry about receiving comments about how boring their post is because, hey, they never promised that it would be amazing!
Having the freedom to share only mildly interesting posts can actually be a relief given the landscape of most of the internet nowadays. Social media often bombards us with countless perfect videos and images that are intended to teach us something new, change our lives and inspire us to follow the creator’s advice. The Mildly Interesting subreddit, on the other hand, has no such pressure. Just share things that made you think, “Huh, that’s interesting.”
My Bank Gave Me A Roll Of Brand New Pennies From 1964
Not too long ago I used an ATM to pull out cash, my bank gave me two $20 bills from 1934. I still have them, I cannot justify spending them.. (I'm in america)
I Don’t Have A Seat In Front Of Me On My Flight
I Boiled Down 5 Gallons Of Seawater And This All The Salt
I’ve heard the word “interesting” described as a “nothing adjective” before, meaning that it doesn’t actually tell us anything about what it’s describing. It might often be used when people really meant that something was strange, confusing, impressive, offensive, disgusting, exciting, funny, etc., depending on the context. But it’s also important to keep in mind that what one person considers interesting might be incredibly boring to another person.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon (Vasospasm)
Perfect finger for it to happen to. Gives extra "oomph" when gesturing.
Just Shaved My Sofa With A Fabric Shaver And It Almost Looks New Again
This Graffiti Artist Avoided Painting Over The Rail Car Information
Fast Company published a piece exploring what exactly it means to be interesting, and they pointed out that when we describe something as “interesting,” we’re probably not describing the actual thing. Instead, we’re describing our experience of seeing or doing something. “While we might describe objects as interesting, we should recognize that this is a loose, and shorthand, way to describe what’s really interesting–our experience of them,” Anisa Purbasari Horton explains, noting that we have to remember how subjective “interesting” is.
The Robot Barista At My Work Can Print Any Image Into The Foam
Bubbles In My Coffee This Morning
This @ I Wrote Today
Horton also points out that, as humans, we often seek out interesting things or experiences, even if they may not be particularly pleasurable. We typically see value in doing something interesting, such as learning a new language or running a marathon, even though we might not enjoy them as much as, say, sitting at home and cuddling with our dogs.
“Interesting experiences spark the mind in a way that stimulates and lingers,” Horton writes. “They can also be easy to come by — sometimes just a sense of curiosity is needed to make an activity interesting. Look around, feel the pull, and cherish the interesting.”
My Phone Sees Orange Coals As Purple
I Logged How Every Day Went In 2023
Puréed 'Roast Dinner With Gravy' Served To My Dad In Hospital
While there are plenty of things that most of us can agree are quite interesting, we certainly don’t all agree on what grabs our attention. For example, a documentary about Ancient Rome or a nature documentary featuring deep sea creatures would not be my first choice of what to watch on any given evening. Yet my partner finds both of those things fascinating. I, on the other hand, would prefer to watch a documentary discussing cults, true crime stories or the problems with animal agriculture.
My Friend Works For The White House And Got Us On Their Christmas Card List
Just Saw This Roomba On Top Of A Norwegian Mall Door
My LEGO Pyramid Set Came With An Extra Unlisted Piece, An Alien Ray Gun
Do you dread going to an event where you meet new people and inevitably have to share an interesting fact about yourself? I have a few go-to fun facts that I’m always ready to tell strangers, but once I’m in a group of people that I already know, they’ve probably heard them before and I quickly run out of ideas of anything that sounds remotely interesting.
If you’re in the same boat, have no fear. Science of People has a few ideas for how we can all become a little more interesting. And their first step, of course, is to stop doing uninteresting things. Watching Netflix, talking about the weather, and eating the same meals all the time should immediately be removed from your daily routine. You’ve got much more fascinating things to do!
The Batteries In My Remote Go The Same Direction
All 7’s Serial Number Found At Work
Dropped My iPhone On A Beach And The Magsafe Case Attracted Titanomagnetite From The Black Sand
Another step to becoming more interesting is to stop asking boring questions. These only lead to dull answers, so instead, you need to start asking yourself and others deeper, thought-provoking questions. Next, start consuming interesting content. Diversify your news sources, and start reading books you would not have previously picked up. Also, surround yourself with people you consider interesting. We all know that we rub off on the people we spend the most time with, so you’re bound to be inspired by their zest for life!
A Letter I Wrote To Myself 10 Years Ago
You can use websites such as futureme.org to do this, they’ll email you your letter on your selected date.
Canadian Cigarettes Now Have Warnings On Each Individual Cigarette
Tiny Hammer And Enticing Button With No Explanation In My Historic Apartment Building
Are you enjoying scrolling through these mildly interesting pics, pandas? Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and feel free to share in the comments what you’ve found to be mildly interesting lately. Then, if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article featuring things that are just slightly amusing, look no further than right here!
A Letter Sent To The Brewpub I Work At Requesting A Newly Issued Coaster
Door Knob Is Higher At The Doctor’s Office To Prevent Kids From Escaping
Sorry, kiddo, you're getting that ear infection looked at whether you like it or not!
To me it looks like the bed is about as tall as a wheelchair. I’m sure they could reach if they maybe stretch their arm out as far as they can
Load More Replies...What doctor's office is so terrifying that children must be trapped to prevent escape??? NO WAY.
You know kids will be pushing the chair over to the door to reach the k**b-- kids are smart
You do realise that a teenager (still a child) or most eight-year-old can open that door. Children, who are reasonable enough to work with their fears. Toddlers cannot reach the doorknob. And some toddler behaves at the doctor's office like dogs at the vet.
Load More Replies...Neighbor Installed Heaters Under Public Sidewalk
Ordered Some Covid Tests From Amazon, Got A Free Pack Of Pasta
There Are Ads To Prevent Polio Again
Iron Lung In Use Sign Still Up
My Cheap Bread Knife Broke And Had A Paring Knife Cut Out Of The Tang
Smart use of material.Minimal affect on the strength of the tang, and less waste.
My Coffee Cup Is Edible
Woke Up With A Mystery Bite On My Arm And It’s Spreading Into My Bloodstream
Ordered A 3x, Got A 13x Instead
We Have A Vacuum System In The House, Where You Just Put A Long Hose On And It Starts Sucking
I clean houses and some of them have this. It’s terrible. The hose is awkward and they break down all the time. You are better off with a full sized shark. That is what we always recommend to our clients. And stay the F away from Dyson. Buying a Dyson is like vacuuming up money and emptying it into the garbage.
Less Than One Second Of 3,000°f Flame To A Finger Nail
I Peeled A Lemon Like An Orange
The Storage Pantry In My Italian-American Parent’s Home
My Sister Accidentally Left Some Salt Water In Her Ceramic Mug Overnight And Salt Crystals Seeped Through
this happens with clay water filters in areas with high amounts of calcite in the water, also.
Media Bias Chart At My Local Library
This Bar I Went To Has One Way Glass In The Bathroom
This Sign In A Karaoke Room Imploring Patrons Not To Open A Door
This Honey Container From My Hotel Breakfast Buffet Is Edible
Metal Obelisk Found In The Middle Of The Woods
I’m In A Weight Loss Clinical Study And This Is The Test Food I Ate
From OP: It’s a family sized vegetable lasagna, rolls, and cookies. I’m timed and I eat as much as I want. The food is weighed so they can calculate how much I ate and they ask me questions about how hungry, thirsty, full, and nauseous I am. I’m taking Wegovy (or placebo) in this trial.
My Puzzle Has Letters On The Back To Check Placement
My Single Extremely Long Leg Hair
The "Do Not Microwave" Instruction Was The Only Part Of My Starbucks Cup To Burn When I Microwaved It
Maybe you shouldn't be allowed out on your own.
Opium Poppy Plant Growing Wild In Downtown London
This $400 Book About Magic That Says "Do Not Open" I Saw At A Thrift Shop
My Bra Has A "No Pacemaker" Warning
The only explanation is a magnet in the bra. Magnets must not be close to a pacemaker or it will turns it off.
This Old Worn Key vs. A Fresh Cut One For The Same Vehicle
It's -36 Celsius In Finland Today
I live in Bangkok. I have permanently given all my rights to cold weather to anyone that wants them.
The Bay Leaf Inside My Pâté Was Actually Plastic With A Leaf Pattern Printed On It
My Cigarettes Came Out Of The Vending Machine With An Euro Taped On It
The Evolution Of The Disney Chip Mug (Left 2017 Right 2024)
Question is... Was it ever used?? Has it faded? Maybe that can take into effect of the different coloration and overall look of the cup.
I Bought An Energy Drink Online And They Sent Me A Bag Full Of Hair
Fresh Wasabi. $150/Pound
Found These Tiny White Balls With Faces On Them
They Censored The Word “Brownie” On All These Packages In My Local Grocery Store
From a commenter on OP’s post: "Browni" and "Brownie" are registred trademarks of Eti in Turkey. Other brands cannot use it. Edit: "Browni" was registred by Eti in 1986 when foreign foods weren't in Turkish market. In 2000s the biggest baked goods company of Turkey, Ülker (Owner of McVities and Godiva these days) tried to use "Brownie" for their products, but Eti won the legal battle as "Browni" is a well established brand for 20 years already. Edit 2: Brownie is not a word in Turkish. The generic name for the food is "Çikolatalı ıslak kek", moist chocolate cake in English.
This Rectangular Reaction To A Mosquito Bite On My Leg
Are you sure it's not the reaction to the square plaster you put on after?
My Daughter Caught A Fish With Her Bare Hands While Swimming At The Lake
My Ears Before, And After Getting Them Reconstructed (Almost 3 Years Healed)
This Is A Grow Your Own Dinosaur Toy After 4 Years Of Being In A Jar
The Price Raises Of Cat Food Over A Year At Target
My Grandpa Gave Me A Can Of Oxygen For Christmas
The Fire On My Stove Turned Green
My Tpn (Nutrition Pumped Into My Heart) Has Olive Oil And Egg In It
I HIGHLY doubt it goes straight into your heart, but I'm open to being corrected on this
Fried Egg That Looks Like Australia
Whoever Made My Hair Clip Didn't Notice The Fly In The Acrylic
These Older Unopened Toys Left At A Toys For Tots Drop Off
I Found An Identical, Unused Version Of Our 30 Year Old Cutting Board At A Thrift Shop
Same “Blackout” Curtains Bought Two Years Apart. Old Panel On The Right, New Panel On The Left
The Amount Of Caffeine Gum That Is “Safe” For Military Members vs. Civilians
During WW2 both American and German soldiers were given straight up amphetamines.
It’s So Cold In Chicago That The Top Of The Willis Tower Is Frozen
This Remote Can Take A Single 12 Volt Battery Or Two Aaa Batteries
This Underwear Has A Pocket For Your Phone
Great! Now men even get pockets in their underwear! Ladies, we have to continue to speak up about the great pocket inequalities that exist in this world.
There’s A Bare Footprint On The Table Of This Restaurant I Went To For Brunch
Found An Absolutely Absurd Amount Of 30+ Year Old Cans In The Attic Above My Garage
Walmart Doesn’t Sell Firearms On Christmas
Ha! The only night some old guy breaks into all our houses and we are defenceless!
Itemised Employee Health Insurance On My Bill In The Us
I mean, at this point, if you're paying their salaries via tips AND their health insurance, aren't they your employees?
The “American Selection” At An Irish Supermarket
My Fiancés Car Looks Like A Ps1 Game Cause Of The Frost
Only Two Of The Three Diamonds In My Wedding Ring Glow Under UV Light
*The more expensive diamonds (large and high color, think D-E-F) are far more valuable when they exhibit no fluorescence. But for most other diamonds, especially diamonds with Faint fluorescence, this phenomenon rarely impacts the diamond's visual nature.*
My Daughter’s Suitcase Toy Comes With A Pretend USB A To USB C Cable
Found An Old Kkk Membership Application In My Grandfathers Old Things
Pineapple Wall Art Has Two Hanger Options
My Grandmother Documented "Clinton's Confession" By Taking Photos Of Him On The TV
My Dentist Has A Jägermeister-Option Next To The Water/Coffee Station
I would not mind dental work so much if this was an option at the clinic I go to....but it could also be a trap, that stuff is sugary as heck... 🤔
My Therometer Was Made In North Korea
Monopoly Games On Sale 60% Off, Excluding All Monopoly Games
I Went To A Puzzle Factory And They Had A Wall Of Shame
This New 16gb Sd Card Has Virtually Nothing Inside It
This Pan Claims It Can Withstand Temperatures 3x The Surface Of The Sun
In China They Have Women Only Parking Spaces That Are Made Bigger
I assume that it's because women will be more likely to be dealing with shopping bags and small children.
My Local Staples Was Selling 30 Year Old Transparency Sheets For 86 Dollars
My Colleagues Pliers Breaks Always On Same Spot
An Emotional Support Highland Cow
Taking animals away from their natural environment like this is very jarring to me. I understand that we have domesticated some animals like dogs for centuries to be our companions but surely humanity should have reached a level of understanding about how we should be treating all animals by now! Damit! :(
Covid Vaccine In Resin
My Local Panera Bread Now Has Warnings About The Charged Lemonade
Difference Between An iPhone 3gs And iPhone 15 Pro Max
I Won A Sweepstakes PC
The Shower Door In My Hotel Has A Random Hole In The Middle
Lash Egg: A Mass Of Tissue And Pus Laid By A Chicken Like A Regular Egg
Just me that will never look at a potato in the same way after seeing this?