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Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

OK, I know "mildly interesting" doesn't sound as exciting as "nature is lit" or "nature is metal" but this subreddit also features lit and metal pictures of Mother Earth.

Since its creation in 2012, r/MildlyInteresting has become one of the biggest communities on Reddit. It has over 18.7 million members, with thousands browsing the sub at any given moment.

As Bored Panda showed in our previous article, nature is one of the most popular themes in this colorful corner of the Internet—whether it's a random fact or a unique photo, the surprises keep on coming. Continue scrolling and check out the most recent ones.

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#1

This Tree That Has Grown Across The Driveway And Sprouted More Trees Off The Top

Unusual tree arching over a residential driveway, one of the mildly interesting things spotted in nature surprising viewers.

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    Truck Door Handle On A Frosty Morning

    Frost on a car handle creating a detailed, mildly interesting natural pattern resembling floral engravings.

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    #3

    Flock Of Sparrows Portaying A Horse While Horses Gallop In The Background

    A murmuration of birds forming a dragon shape in the sky over a nature path with two horses nearby.

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    #4

    The Way This Ice Has Formed Looks Like A Tiny Forest

    Hand holding a piece of ice with delicate fern-like patterns, showcasing mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #5

    The Way This Bird Sits While Eating

    Woodpecker with red head perched on a deck railing eating scattered nuts in a mildly interesting nature scene.

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    My Cat Has A Genetic Mutation That Makes Her Eyes Weird, Her Sight Is Perfect

    Close-up of a gray kitten with unusually large and reflective eyes, showing a mildly interesting nature sighting.

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    #7

    I Found A Mushroom That Looks Like A Little Owl

    Small mushroom resembling an owl head spotted in grass, a mildly interesting and surprising thing found in nature.

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    #8

    I Saw A White Deer In The Woods The Other Day

    A rare white deer spotted in a snowy forest among other deer, showcasing surprising mildly interesting things in nature.

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    #9

    My Cat Has A Cookie Shape On His Belly

    White cat lying on a blanket with a patch of fur resembling a leopard spot, a mildly interesting thing spotted in nature.

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    #10

    My Tuxedo Cat Wednesday Has White Lines Going Down Each Leg. From Underneath She Looks Skeletal

    Black and white cat climbing a screened porch window surrounded by green trees in a surprising nature moment.

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    #11

    The Area I Used To Work In Washington Looks Like Jurassic Park

    Mist-covered rocky formations along a coastal landscape with lush greenery showcasing mildly interesting nature sights.

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    #12

    Stygian Owl Known For Red Reflection Of Their Eyes That Are Often Associated With The Devil

    Owl with glowing red eyes perched on a tree branch showing mildly interesting nature sighting.

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    #13

    The Inside Of My Purple Cabbage

    Close-up of a purple cabbage slice showing a surprising natural pattern of intricate spirals and shapes in nature.

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    #14

    A 225 Million Year Old Petrified Opal Tree Trunk Located In Arizona

    Petrified wood with colorful, glass-like minerals in a desert landscape showcasing mildly interesting nature surprises.

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    #15

    Two Roses Are Growing Out Of The Dying Remains Of The Other Rose

    Hand holding a small rose with fresh pink buds growing from a dried flower in a mildly interesting nature plant.

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    #16

    Black And White Squirrel That Came Up To Me On My Walk

    A mildly interesting black and white squirrel standing on gray stone pavement near a person’s sneaker in nature.

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    #17

    I Took A Photo From The Same Spot In All 4 Seasons

    Four season views of a tree-lined nature path with leaves, snow, and green foliage in a mildly interesting natural setting.

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    #18

    Blue Sky Reflecting On Neighboring Building With Storm Behind It

    Reflection of clouds and trees on building windows creating mildly interesting natural surprise in urban setting.

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    #19

    How They Replanted This Forest To Smile At You In The Fall

    Smiley face pattern formed by yellow trees on a forested hillside, a mildly interesting thing spotted in nature.

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    #20

    I Have Partial Heterochromia In Both Eyes

    Close-up of amber eyes with natural sunlight highlighting unique color in a mildly interesting nature detail.

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    #21

    A Tree Growing On The Branch Of Another Tree

    Two pine trees growing closely together to look like a single tree, spotted in nature with surprising features.

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    #22

    I Found Some Icicles Looking Like Chess Pieces

    Clear ice formation resembling chess pieces held by a gloved hand near a calm lake, highlighting mildly interesting nature sights.

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    #23

    The Way This Tree Stump Has A Cityscape On It

    Close-up of a tree stump with a naturally formed cluster of wood spikes, a mildly interesting surprising nature discovery.

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    #24

    This Snowflake Perfectly Suspended On A Spider’s Thread

    Close-up of a single snowflake clinging to mossy tree bark, showcasing a mildly interesting natural detail.

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    #25

    This Cat Has Black Circles Around This Eyes

    Calico cat resting on a windowsill showing a unique natural pattern on its fur in a mildly interesting nature sighting.

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    #26

    This Cat's Markings Make It Look Like It's Nose Is Missing

    Tortoiseshell cat with unique facial markings standing in a cage, showing mildly interesting natural patterns.

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    #27

    Found A Patch Of Moss Behind A Loading Dock That Looks Like A Tiny Tropical Island With A Palm Tree

    Tiny plants and moss growing through a crack in the pavement, showing mildly interesting surprising nature details.

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    #28

    My Cat Has A Cat In His Markings

    Orange tabby cat with a curled tail sitting on a tiled floor, a mildly interesting natural sight indoors.

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    #29

    The Way My Silhouette Appears Within This Circular Rainbow

    Mildly interesting nature sighting of a fog bow creating a colorful halo with a shadow figure on a misty hillside landscape.

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    #30

    Jupiter And Saturn Alignment From Italy

    Snow-covered mountain at dusk under a dark sky with bright celestial objects, showcasing mildly interesting nature sights.

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    #31

    Watched A Crimson Rose Caterpillar Metamorphosize To A Butterfly

    A close-up of a colorful caterpillar and its matching butterfly, showing mildly interesting surprising things spotted in nature.

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    #32

    Splitting Firewood And Found A Piece Resembling The Sky In "The Starry Night"

    Wooden log with natural swirling patterns and textures, showcasing mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #33

    This Rock That Looks Like A Sock

    Smooth stone shaped like a sock with detailed toes and cuff, one of the mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #34

    This Eagle Struck Me A Pose On The Top Floor Of A Mall

    Eagle perched on a railing overlooking a cityscape showcasing mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #35

    The Way This Pumpkin Has Rotted Is Just Creepy

    Carved pumpkin with mold growth sitting on fallen leaves, showcasing mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #36

    Tree Fell But Grew Back Up

    A tree growing horizontally along the ground with exposed roots, a mildly interesting natural occurrence in nature.

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    #37

    Bone Cancer In A Snake Skeleton

    Spiny snake vertebrae bone against black background showing mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #38

    The Skin On My Apple Kinda Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Camel

    Red apple with a natural camel-shaped pattern on its skin, a mildly interesting thing spotted in nature.

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    #39

    This Knot On Our Door Glows Red When The Sun Shines On The Other Side

    Wood panel with natural knot in wood showing a surprising bright pink color, a mildly interesting natural occurrence.

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    #40

    The Pattern Of The Ice On My Windscreen This Morning

    Frost patterns resembling leaves on a car windshield, showing mildly interesting natural ice formations in nature.

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    #41

    I Went Hiking And Found A Rock/Log That Resembled A Giant Moss Puppy

    Moss and ferns growing on a tree stump shaped like a dog in a forest, showcasing surprising nature formations.

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    #42

    This Bridge To Nowhere. When The Tide Is Out, It Allows Beachgoers To Cross A Stream That Cuts Across The Beach

    A surprising mildly interesting sight of a partially submerged metal bridge in the ocean with an island in the distance.

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    #43

    This Egg My Chicken Laid Looks Like A Kinder Surprise Egg

    Hand holding an unusually shaped egg with a visible seam, one of the mildly interesting things spotted in nature.

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    #44

    This Jalapeño Looks Like A T-Rex

    Green pepper with a natural split resembling teeth held up against a blurred outdoor background in nature.

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    #45

    Was Cutting Down A Tree At A Golf Course And Found A Golf Ball Wedged In It

    Cut tree logs in nature showing detailed growth rings and natural wood patterns in a forest setting.

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    #46

    I Found A 5 Leaf Clover!

    Seven-leaf clover pressed inside a clear plastic bag, showing a surprising find spotted in nature.

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    #47

    I Found This Print From Where A Gray Wolf Slept In The Snow. You Can Even See Her Ribs!

    Mildly interesting nature sighting of snow patterns forming a shape resembling an animal laying on the ground.

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    #48

    Our Kiwi Vine Produces Mostly Twins And Triplet Fruits, Enough To Showcase The Cell Division Process

    Several mildly interesting kiwi fruits with unusual shapes and surprises spotted in nature on a white surface

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    #49

    This 5 Inch Moth We Found In Our House Yard Today

    Child holding a large moth with detailed wings, showcasing a mildly interesting thing spotted in nature.

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    #50

    Forgot Spaghetti With Mushrooms In The Microwave For A Week. Now It's A Floofly Ball Of Mold

    Plate of spaghetti covered with white mold showcasing a mildly interesting natural growth spotted in unexpected places.


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