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When the internet is filled with flashy trends and spectacles, sometimes it's the little things that truly captivate us. Enter r/mildlyinteresting, a subreddit that celebrates the ordinary, the unassuming, and the quietly intriguing aspects of the world.

With 22 million members, this online community is a treasure chest of humble curiosities. From perfectly aligned and oddly satisfying-looking tiles to peculiar vegetables, r/mildlyinteresting has it all.

In a time when our attention is becoming increasingly monetized, this subreddit encourages us to find joy in the small wonders that surround us. So why not take a moment and scroll through its content while you're driving to work or enjoying a coffee?

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#1

Raspberry Oranges, A Variation Of Blood Oranges That Are Extremely Dark

Segments of a black orange on a white plate, an unusual and mildly interesting fruit variety.

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    My Prof In College Drew A Map Of The Entire World From Memory

    Man in purple shirt drawing a world map on a whiteboard, one of the mildly interesting things that may leave you delighted.

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    #3

    New York City Commissions Local Artists To Paint Their Garbage Trucks

    Sanitation truck covered in black and white doodle art with words and symbols in an urban city setting, mildly interesting design.

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    #4

    Found The End Of A Rainbow

    Double rainbow appearing over a winding road through a forest, showcasing mildly interesting natural phenomenon.

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    #5

    This Plaque Outside Of A Church In Alexandria Virginia Acknowledging, Apologizing To And Thanking The Slaves Who Built The Church

    Plaque on a historic brick wall honoring enslaved people whose labor built notable old buildings, mildly interesting observation.

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    #6

    Bird Laid A Nest In Our Holiday Wreath And Had Babies

    A bird nesting on a decorative wreath hanging on a brown door, showcasing mildly interesting nature and wildlife.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see your "partridge in a pear tree" and raise you a "mourning dove in an evergreen wreath".

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    #7

    This Rock With An Almost Perfect Star-Shaped Crystal In It

    Smooth gray stone with a natural star-shaped pattern held against a blurry beach background, mildly interesting find.

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    #8

    These Picnic Benches Are Mounted On Old Streetcar Tracks So They Can Roll Together Or Apart

    Picnic tables with wheels on rails in a park by the river, an example of mildly interesting outdoor design elements.

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    #9

    I Came Across This Hexagon/Pentagon Structured Mushroom

    Yellow lattice-like fungus growing on grass, showcasing a mildly interesting natural pattern in outdoor greenery.

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    #10

    Lizard Footprints On My Laptop

    Close-up of keyboard showing unusual flower-shaped worn spots on black keys and laptop surface, mildly interesting detail.

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    #11

    This Pizza Box Has The Phone Number For The National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline

    Hand opening a pizza box on a wooden table showing a human trafficking resource center hotline number on the box edge.

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    #12

    My 9 Year Old Nephew Has Found Over 1500 "Lucky" Four Leaf Clovers And Keeps Them In A Big Binder

    Binder with neatly arranged pressed four-leaf clovers, showcasing mildly interesting natural patterns and rare leaf formations.

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    #13

    Yesterday At The Beach A Wild Young Seal Came To Rest Beside Me

    A young seal resting on sandy beach surrounded by footprints, one of the mildly interesting things discovered in new pics.

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    #14

    I Went To The Place That Is On My Discover Card

    Man holding a card with a Yosemite Valley image that aligns perfectly with the actual landscape behind him in a mildly interesting scene

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    #15

    Poison Bottle I Found On The Beach

    Vintage green glass bottle labeled poison with vertical ridges, a mildly interesting and potentially disturbing object.

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    #16

    A Partial Solar Eclipse In My Town Turned The Shadows Into Crescents

    Shadows on pavement forming crescent shapes creating a mildly interesting and unusual natural pattern.

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    #17

    My Son And I Have The Same 2-Freckle Spot On Our Hands

    Adult and child hands intertwined, showing a mildly interesting comparison of skin texture and size.

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    #18

    I Somehow Managed To Make A Reverse Fried Egg

    Two fried eggs in a pan with unusual color variations, showcasing mildly interesting cooking results and textures.

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    #19

    Stuck Behind A “The Price Is Right” Winner In Traffic Today

    Car license plate reading THX DREW on a black Honda, one of the mildly interesting things that may leave you delighted or disturbed.

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    #20

    Lost Pigeon In The Middle Of The Pacific Ocean

    A pigeon perched on a gloved hand aboard a ship, showcasing mildly interesting wildlife interaction at sea.

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    #21

    The Farm Down The Road Has A Pile Of Carrots That A Cow Likes To Stand In

    A brown cow standing in a large pile of bright orange carrots, a mildly interesting and unusual farm scene.

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    #22

    Local Hardware Store Has A Store Cat!

    Orange cat in a pet store aisle near dog food bags, capturing a mildly interesting moment for animal lovers and shoppers.

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    #23

    Light Pillar

    Unusual glowing vertical light beam over a quiet neighborhood at night, a mildly interesting natural phenomenon.

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    #24

    I Got This Balloon In 1998 And It's Still Inflated!

    Deflated Felicidades balloon appearing almost identical to a child's face in a mildly interesting and unusual photo.

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    #25

    Disclosing The Gender Of The Baby Is A Punishable Offence In My Country

    Warning sign about pre-natal s*x determination being a punishable act, showcasing mildly interesting things from new pics.

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    #26

    My Beer Glass Is An Upside Down Beer Bottle

    Close-up of a uniquely shaped glass filled with golden liquid, showcasing a mildly interesting visual effect indoors.

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    #27

    Our Waiter At Olive Garden Gave Us A To-Go Box Full Of Mints

    Black container overflowing with small silver packets on a table, showcasing mildly interesting snack arrangement.

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    #28

    Home Depot Left The Sprinklers On Overnight In Freezing Weather

    Plants and a sign covered in icicles in a garden, showcasing mildly interesting and unusual frozen nature scenes.

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    #29

    Inside A Common Starling's Mouth

    Close-up of a bird eating sunflower seeds, showcasing a mildly interesting moment that may delight or disturb viewers.

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    #30

    A Huge Sugar Crystal Grew At The Bottom Of My Maple Syrup Can

    Hand holding a translucent, irregularly shaped object on a tiled floor, mildly interesting and unusual item.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to make sugar crystals as kids. A glass of sugar water, and a string hanging down into the water, then leave it for a week or so, and you have a cool-looking piece of candy!

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    #31

    This Building In Tokyo Is Literally The Width Of A Door

    Narrow, vine-covered building wedged between structures on a city sidewalk, illustrating mildly interesting urban quirks.

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    #32

    The High School I Delivered To Has A Skateboard Parking Space In The Office

    Wooden skateboard rack shaped like a fishbone holding a skateboard, a mildly interesting storage solution indoors.

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    #33

    Gravestone That Looks Like A Maze

    Rectangular stone grave marker with intricate geometric patterns and dates, a mildly interesting design in a grassy setting.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's cool. And I'll bet that somewhere out there, there are headstones that contain engraved QR codes.

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    #34

    Plug Has A Diagram Showing The Layout Of Its Wires Inside And Shows Which Is The Ground

    Hand holding a UK electrical plug with wiring diagram labeled showing mildly interesting technical details.

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    #35

    Found A Bullet Proof Vest In A Box Hidden Inside My Wall

    Wooden box with partially open lid revealing old protective body armor with information label inside, mildly interesting item.

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    #36

    My To-Go Order Had A Frowney Face Written On The Bag

    Brown paper bag with a sad face doodle, an example of mildly interesting objects that may leave you delighted or disturbed.

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    #37

    This Cookie At Meijer’s Has A Dragon Roasting A Baby

    Large cake decorated with a black dragon and fiery orange frosting, a mildly interesting and delightful design.

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    #38

    Ceramic Cups Designed To Look Like Dented Plastic Cups

    Two white ceramic cups designed to look like crushed plastic cups, shown as mildly interesting objects.

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    #39

    Combined Urinal/Sinks. The Used Sink Water Drains Into The Urinal

    Three urinals with built-in sinks and soap dispensers in a public restroom, a mildly interesting design feature.

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    #40

    This Sign Warning Of A Dog Who Runs In Front Of Cars

    Yellow warning sign on a suburban street reading slow down dog runs in front of cars mildly interesting street sign.

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    #41

    My New Periodic Table Shower Curtain Includes 7 New Elements That Weren’t Included When I Bought The Previous One About 15 Years Ago

    Periodic table shower curtain with chemical elements, a mildly interesting and unique home decor item.

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    #42

    Atlanta Airport Has A Corn Jet

    Unusual mildly interesting ceiling sculpture combining a green dinosaur with a giant ear of corn in an airport terminal.

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    #43

    The Candle Is Actually Butter To Dip The Bread In

    A lit candle on a wooden board next to bread shaped like a lizard, showcasing mildly interesting food presentation.

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    #44

    This Whole Potato Made It Into My Bag Of Chips

    Partially eaten chips inside a snack bag with a single unusual brown chip, mildly interesting snack anomaly.

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    My Daughter Has Had A Red Mark On Her Cheek For Years, In The Exact Same Spot I Had A Red Mark On My Cheek For Years As A Child

    Collage of children with freckles and blue eyes, showcasing mildly interesting facial expressions and close-up details.

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    #46

    This Building I’m In Has A Hole That Goes Across All The Floors

    Close-up of a black textured surface with circular patterns and a round hole showing another patterned layer beneath mildly interesting design.

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    #47

    Came Across This Upside Down House

    Upside down yellow house covered in snow with surrounding snowy landscape and parked cars, mildly interesting structure.

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    #48

    A Man Using A Disposable Film Camera To Take Pictures At Aaa Baseball Game Today

    Man at a baseball stadium using a miniature camera to capture the game, part of mildly interesting moments collection.

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    #49

    Pills From 1947

    Vintage prescription drugstore box with two orange capsules inside, showing mildly interesting old medical packaging.

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    #50

    This Change Machine Gives More Money Than I Put In

    Bill acceptor on vending machine with sign about accepting bills and giving change in quarters and pennies.

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