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When we keep getting bombarded by the 24/7 news cycle full of daunting headlines and fascinating stories, it’s easy to feel overloaded with information. Suddenly, you become weary, confused, and convinced nothing will surprise you anymore. But if that’s the case, this post is here to show you there are plenty of inspiring things happening in the world as well.

There’s one absolutely delightful corner on the internet that consistently amazes us every day. Yup, we’re talking about the Mildly Interesting subreddit. This powerhouse with over 19.8M members is on a mission to document and share entertaining things from their daily routines to make everyone’s jaws drop. Mildly.

We can never get enough of this fine line between the mind-blowing and the boring, just take a look at our earlier compilations here, here, and here. So we thought it was time to comb the page and round up the newest feature of their best latest photos. Continue scrolling, upvote your favorites as you go, and share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

#1

This Pet Shop Doesn’t Sell Bunnies At Easter

This Pet Shop Doesn’t Sell Bunnies At Easter

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LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad the number of bunnies bought then dumped. All pets are a lifetime commitment, at least the life of the pet.

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#2

A German Supermarket Pulled All The Russian Products In Its Russian Aisle And Replaced Them With Sunflower Seeds

A German Supermarket Pulled All The Russian Products In Its Russian Aisle And Replaced Them With Sunflower Seeds

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#3

My Chickens Greeting Me When I Come Home From Work

My Chickens Greeting Me When I Come Home From Work

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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that is sweet! Chickens are a lot smarter than we give them credit for and they can make great pets

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The Mildly Interesting subreddit has been around for quite some time and celebrated its 10th birthday just a few months ago. This online group continues to be one of the strongest and biggest communities on the platform and amazes millions of people by sharing "photos that are, you know, mildly interesting". The page is full of gently exciting and novel stuff members found while going about their day that made them do a double-take.

It won’t come as a surprise that we’re used to living our lives a certain way — we have our daily routines, our schools, jobs, cafes, and other places to hang out with our family and friends. Even when we go online and check our social media feeds, few things can genuinely surprise us. So when something appears not quite like we were used to, we feel this breath of fresh air entering our bored minds.

#4

If You Ever Meet Steve Martin By Chance, He Gives You A Card As Proof You Met Him

If You Ever Meet Steve Martin By Chance, He Gives You A Card As Proof You Met Him

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#6

One Of My Friends Deleted Social Media And Is Attempting To Stay In Contact Via Mail…

One Of My Friends Deleted Social Media And Is Attempting To Stay In Contact Via Mail…

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Chich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bought a fountain pen - there is a whole world about pens and ink and paper! I will have to get busy writing letters.

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As you’re scrolling through this list, you’ll notice that most photos members share spark at least a bit of interest. They remind us to be mindful of our surroundings, to stop and think about what we know, and to open up ourselves to exciting new possibilities. After all, humans often get labeled as a curious species.

We’re often told curiosity is our motivator for learning, creativity, and further healthy development. However, Dr. Eric Maisel, a psychotherapist, teacher, creativity coach, and author of Redesign Your Mind, believes it should not be considered as the driving force behind everything we know.

"Most people are incurious — they aren’t really curious at all. In all the college classes I’ve ever taken, almost nobody asked any questions (except, 'Will that be on the test?')," he told Bored Panda. "Some people are highly curious and become our scientists, artists, inventors, etc. Most people — let’s make up a statistic — 98% of people aren't particularly curious at all."

#7

Came Across A Typewriter For Writing Music

Came Across A Typewriter For Writing Music

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#8

Mcdonald’s In The Netherlands Now Serve Drinks With A Cardboard Lid Instead Of A Plastic Lid

Mcdonald’s In The Netherlands Now Serve Drinks With A Cardboard Lid Instead Of A Plastic Lid

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#9

My Local Gym Gave The Handicap Drawing A Noticeable Bicep

My Local Gym Gave The Handicap Drawing A Noticeable Bicep

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Although we like to think of ourselves as clever beings, we often get distracted by constant interruptions and miss a lot of what’s going on around us. Moreover, we might have no idea how much we’re missing. And even when we’re able to concentrate on one particular thing, there's a big possibility important details would slip through our eyes.

"We’re most curious when something actually matters to us," Dr. Maisel explained. "We are incurious as to where the exit signs are on our airplane, but when the plane hits the water, we are very curious as to where they are. Suddenly, we really want to know."

"High curiosity is connected to our life purposes and our meaning needs. If, say, one of our life purposes is to start a successful business, then we throw ourselves into learning what works and doing what works," he added.

#10

Cardboard Rings For This 6 Pack Instead Of The Plastic Ones

Cardboard Rings For This 6 Pack Instead Of The Plastic Ones

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#11

The Person Who Lived In My Apartment Before Me Planted Pineapples

The Person Who Lived In My Apartment Before Me Planted Pineapples

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#12

A Doll With Down Syndrome Sold At A Big-Box Store

A Doll With Down Syndrome Sold At A Big-Box Store

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While most people believe curiosity drives our creativity, Dr. Maisel told us it’s probably the other way around. It’s more likely for creative people to be more curious than for uncreative people to become more curious, he said. "Uncreative people are most likely to stay uncreative. I don’t think there’s a 'curiosity vaccine' for that. As to how we 'use' curiosity, we use it the same way we 'use' love. We love by loving. We are curious by being curious."

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#13

A Dedicated Bench For Jim, Some Miles Into A Hiking Trail

A Dedicated Bench For Jim, Some Miles Into A Hiking Trail

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#14

I Made An Alphabet By Carefully Eating Parts Of Pretzels

I Made An Alphabet By Carefully Eating Parts Of Pretzels

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Gin. No tonic
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I want is a graphic designer to turn this into an actual usable font and call it Pretzel. I'd use it.

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RadiatorAnkleSpider
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a while. Why didn’t I think of doing this??

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Beeps
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I salute you, Sir, or Madam, truly. I, too said that I would do this one day, but, alas, I gave up, thinking the task to be impossible. You certainly are a legend, and I most humbly bow to you.

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Jyri Hakola
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now add the cristmas lights and you can receive messages from the opposite side...

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Tx jac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess you had to find something to do during the COVID lockdown

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V Martinez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually got pretzels at the grocery store this morning. Son just saw this and proclaimed this to be his new goal. Let the games begin!

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Thomas Ewing
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try doing the same thing with a box of Alpha-Bits! Near impossible.

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TTorrest Author
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL I have a picture of me doing this in like 1995. Hello, fellow weirdo!

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Queen Mab
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was this Herculean effort exerted during Covid lock-down because only then would you have time to nibble pretzels? Good job.

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Rylee Evergreen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh my gosh I've found someone else who does this too I AM NO LONGER ALONE IN THE WORLD!!!! lol.

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GoddessOdd
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would pay to download the Pretzel font. I hope you're working on numbers now.

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TheTopTenz 37
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw man I screwed this one up. (eats pretzel) That really is a shame.

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A Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's cool I used to do similar stuff like this when I was a kid.

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Chip Waters
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. I've actually tried that. Congratulations on the accomplishment!

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Nubis Knight
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's commitment! As an Brezel eater artist myself I know how difficult it can be to not break the shape! Chapeau!

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Mare Freed
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had done that as a teenager during the many times I was grounded. No internet or mobile phones back then, but this would have kept me busy.

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Max Hogan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you bragged about it? WOW, tell the doctors at the mental institution that you must be a resident of to up the meds.

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Blur Davis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should make this an official font and call it the pretzel font.

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Brenda Savage
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why this made me lol, but it did! Thanks for the laugh!

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Betsy Novack
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you have a brother or sister swop in and eat half of it 30 seconds later? At least they let you get a pic

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#15

My Dad Found Apples In Tomato Boxes Labeled As Blueberries

My Dad Found Apples In Tomato Boxes Labeled As Blueberries

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One piece of advice the creativity coach would like to share with you is to simply learn by doing. "If you’re curious about how to write a novel, write a novel. Don’t take a million how-to-write-a-novel classes. That isn’t curiosity, that’s avoidance. Learn by doing. If you’re genuinely curious, that’s the way," Dr. Maisel suggested.

#16

My Dad Wrote Isaac Asimov A Question When He Was Young And Asimov Took The Time To Answer Him

My Dad Wrote Isaac Asimov A Question When He Was Young And Asimov Took The Time To Answer Him

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#17

My Leggings Matched The Chair At The Vacation Rental

My Leggings Matched The Chair At The Vacation Rental

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#18

My Drain Was Blocked So I Pulled It Up And A Frog Came Out

My Drain Was Blocked So I Pulled It Up And A Frog Came Out

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Redditor RedSquaree, who has been moderating submissions for Mildly Interesting for many years now, told us earlier that it’s hard to define a secret formula for a mildly interesting photo. "Everyone probably has a slightly different interpretation or idea of what is mildly interesting." But they believe that the concept of relatability is most important—it has to be "nothing spectacular but something novel". But apparently, this comes with its own issues. The moderator revealed this ambiguity sometimes makes it difficult to moderate the content: "Sometimes we see users post to r/MildlyInteresting first (because if they didn't, it would break rule 3 of our page). Then, they go on to crosspost to r/DamnThatsInteresting. And we're thinking to ourselves, 'r/HolUp, it can't be both'."

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#19

The Sun Reflecting Off My Side Mirror Melted A Mirror-Shaped Hole In The Frost On The Window

The Sun Reflecting Off My Side Mirror Melted A Mirror-Shaped Hole In The Frost On The Window

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#20

This Snow Castle In Someone’s Front Yard

This Snow Castle In Someone’s Front Yard

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#21

A Stop Sign In My Town Is So Old It's Become A Death Metal Band Logo

A Stop Sign In My Town Is So Old It's Become A Death Metal Band Logo

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RedSquaree also told Bored Panda people should expose themselves "to more novelty and ambiguity" in their day-to-day lives if they want to keep a sense of curiosity as they grow older. "Much of our content is novel and/or ambiguous. Go about your day tomorrow and think, 'If I were to submit a photograph to r/MildlyInteresting, what would it be?' Be on the lookout for things that are just novel and ambiguous enough to arouse only mild interest. Snap."

#22

This Book Uses A Drawing Of A Baby With Vitiligo

This Book Uses A Drawing Of A Baby With Vitiligo

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sign language instructions at the bottom is icing on the cake. This is definitely an awesome children's book

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#23

The Indian 1 Rupee Coin Just Has A Dude Giving A Thumbs Up On It

The Indian 1 Rupee Coin Just Has A Dude Giving A Thumbs Up On It

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s actually a woman since you can see her bangles. I wish these coins are minted again

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#25

Security Camera Inside The Car Wash Is Equipped With A Squeegee Wiper

Security Camera Inside The Car Wash Is Equipped With A Squeegee Wiper

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#26

A Letter To Humans Of The Future On The Site Of Iceland's First Dead Glacier

A Letter To Humans Of The Future On The Site Of Iceland's First Dead Glacier

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#27

72 Carat Tourmaline

72 Carat Tourmaline

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#28

Family Heirloom Watch That Was Passed Down To Me. Traces Of The Family Photo Carried On The Back Are Still Visible

Family Heirloom Watch That Was Passed Down To Me. Traces Of The Family Photo Carried On The Back Are Still Visible

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#29

I Was In A Motorcycle Accident And My Gear Did Such A Good Job That My Only Skin Injury Was A Knee Armor Imprint

I Was In A Motorcycle Accident And My Gear Did Such A Good Job That My Only Skin Injury Was A Knee Armor Imprint

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad you were wearing protective gear, considering how much worse it could have been!

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#31

The Trains In Japan Have Women Only Cars

The Trains In Japan Have Women Only Cars

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#32

My Dishwasher Projects The Time Remaining On The Floor Because It Doesn’t Have A Visible Front Panel

My Dishwasher Projects The Time Remaining On The Floor Because It Doesn’t Have A Visible Front Panel

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can see drunken me, staggering in at 3am trying to scrub that off with brillo pads

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#34

Today The Sky In Murcia, Spain, Turned Orange Because Of Dust From The Sahara

Today The Sky In Murcia, Spain, Turned Orange Because Of Dust From The Sahara

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#35

I Have Been Keeping A Collection Of The Tiny Balls In Pen Ink Cartridges Since Middle School

I Have Been Keeping A Collection Of The Tiny Balls In Pen Ink Cartridges Since Middle School

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#36

My Gardening Tool Kit Came With A Claw Glove

My Gardening Tool Kit Came With A Claw Glove

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#37

My Husbands Uncles Have Used The Same Birthday Card Since 1974

My Husbands Uncles Have Used The Same Birthday Card Since 1974

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#38

The Vet Put A Warning On My Dogs Medicine For Him Not To Operate Heavy Machinery Or Drive While Affected

The Vet Put A Warning On My Dogs Medicine For Him Not To Operate Heavy Machinery Or Drive While Affected

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Dill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, my dog would still insist on driving. He's bossy like that 🤣

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#40

The Way The Pillar In My Home Split The Light Ray Into Only The Color Indigo

The Way The Pillar In My Home Split The Light Ray Into Only The Color Indigo

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Leslie Crittenden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a very cool picture. I'm guessing the remaining colors are on the front side of the pillar?

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#41

Thickness Of Ice On My Windshield In Romania

Thickness Of Ice On My Windshield In Romania

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#42

This Guy Makes Pizza Using Volcanic Vents On The Volcán De Pacaya In Guatemala

This Guy Makes Pizza Using Volcanic Vents On The Volcán De Pacaya In Guatemala

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#43

Shooting A Laser Through The Transparent Maple Leaf On Canadian Currency Projects The Value On The Wall

Shooting A Laser Through The Transparent Maple Leaf On Canadian Currency Projects The Value On The Wall

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#44

There’s A Dried Flower In This 165 Years Old Latin Book I Just Found In Our Attic

There’s A Dried Flower In This 165 Years Old Latin Book I Just Found In Our Attic

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more surprised how modern the font and layout look and how modern the Italian language looks for a 165 year old book?

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#45

Bus Interior Made To Look Like A Forest

Bus Interior Made To Look Like A Forest

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#46

The Book I Borrowed Was Last Lended 41 Years Ago

The Book I Borrowed Was Last Lended 41 Years Ago

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Andy Acceber
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more intrigued by the fact that your library still uses physical stamps. Were the computers down? Or has your library somehow resisted digitizing?

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#48

This Burn On My Finger Doesn’t Get Dirty

This Burn On My Finger Doesn’t Get Dirty

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Dill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it is smooth and there are no grooves for the dirt to embed.

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#49

My Mug Is Sweating Tea Through The Cracks In The Ceramic

My Mug Is Sweating Tea Through The Cracks In The Ceramic

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#50

The Other Side Of A Fast Food Soda Fountain

The Other Side Of A Fast Food Soda Fountain

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