50 Times People Spotted Something ‘Mildly Interesting’ And Documented It For The Internet To See
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!
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This Pet Shop Doesn’t Sell Bunnies At Easter
Sad the number of bunnies bought then dumped. All pets are a lifetime commitment, at least the life of the pet.
And baby ducks. Most shelters won't adopt out black cats in October either
Load More Replies...Some people think animals are props to be used and thrown away, or they find out it's actual work to care for them.The same thing happens around Halloween with black cats. Pet bunnies CANNOT survive long in the wild. Cant just let them go. My middle-aged self ran down an abandoned pet bunny at work. We took him in and loved him as he should have been. He passed away a few years ago. I still get weepy thinking about him, and that's the reason I don't ever want another animal to care for.
my family recently found and took in a bunny abandoned in a disgusting park bathroom. she was terrified and just a skeleton, but now shes doing a lot better- shes quite the wild child and just as loving as can be
Load More Replies...As a farmer and owning a farm rabbits are dumped on my property usually a month after Easter, every year, like clockwork. I have a shed set up with lots of their fave veggies and hay to catch a many as I can and turn them over to rescue. Please stop thinking buying a pet for anybody but yourself is a good idea. Children cannot take care of these animals correctly without an adult helping them.
Wow! You have really surprised me! As soon as I read, "I'm a farmer" I assumed you would have shot them. I apologise and thank you for taking care of them.
Load More Replies...Rabbits are amazing pets! I had one as a kid, we treated him like a cat, (we had cats at the time, and had never had a rabbit before.) He came when we called his name, he was toilet trained, (he'd scratch at the door to be let out to poop, and the scratch to come in after he was done.) He'd eat his fresh vegetables in a bowl, when the cat would be eating their dinner right next to him. He snuggled with the cats and slept on our beds. Was devastated when he died. RIP Selby. 🐇
This one is not mildly interesting. It's a really good choice made by the responsible pet store. It is so sad that some clueless people think pets are toys.
My pet store does that, they won't sell bunnies on Easter, and black cats around Halloween.
What most people don't consider is that rabbits are considered an exotic species. They need lots of specialized care including a proper exotic vet. Rabbit care is expensive and takes a lot of time and effort. They dislike being held or cuddles especially by children. They live ten years or so and they're a huge commitment.
Thank you! I've had many pets but the bunnies were the hardest to take care iof. Luckily here in the Netherlands most vets know all about bunnies so that makes it easier at least.
Load More Replies...I love rabbits, never owned any. One of my childhood friends had a couple but they were always kept out in the backyard in a backyard "hutch", so they weren't indoor. I've read up a lot though, so I know so much about them now. They need a good amount of space cordoned off as "theirs", they can be litter box trained but they love being able to eat while they do their business, so giving them a ton of timothy hay next to the box is great. They need a lot of that hay anyway! Pellets and some veggies are good, etc. They destroy a lot of stuff from chewing so giving them stuff helps out. They don't necessarily like being picked up, they prefer you to sit down on the ground with them. They get zoomies too! They're amazing animals, god bless rabbits.
Now, about a month after Easter, there are lots of bunnies in our small advertisements. People are overcharged so easily and fast. Bunnies have requirements in place, company, feeding and cleaning, they are really demanding pets. 🐇🐇
I've had a bunny as a pet, he turned 15 and was housebroken, he used a litter box. But it was one of the hardest pets to take care of. He had his teeth growing too long all the time and has to be clipped before it was too late. He had infections because of that often, if he stopped eating for a day I was on high alert because that meant I had to get him to the vet the next day to prevent his bowels from standing still. Which is cause number one to kill bunnies. It meant massaging the tummy to get out the gas, handfeeding him to keep his intestines going and so on. The vet bills were high and numerous, I worried about him constantly but of course I loved him and was determined to help him.
SEVEN of my bunnies were/are Easter dumps. Luv u Napoleon Bunnyparte, Hopscotch, Champagne, Ramen Noodles, Leslie, Captain Bunnyworth, and Rambo.
Thank you for saving untold numbers of "Easter Bunnies". So many people don't realize bunnies can live 10 years or more. What you got is a beautiful sentence being capable of giving and receiving love......Everyday, not just Easter. 🐇
Poor rabbits, I had a rabbit when I was a child that was kept in a hutch except a little round around the garden for 10 minutes every day, I loved that rabbit and he wasn't neglected as in he always had food, water and a clean hutch but I wish my parents had known more about keeping them and not allowed it to be in that prison it's own all day, I still think of Angus and the boring life he must've had, I didn't know any better I was a kid.
Live animals should never be "gifts". They require love, effort and medical care. Educate yourself before you adopt any pet.
i used to keep rabbits. such cute little monsters. never figured out house training though
I like this - I believe a lot of bunnies - and baby chicks - are bought for Easter as spur of the moment "cutie" purchases for the children. If you have to think about it and the work required, you might not be so quick to buy.
Ended up adopting one of three baby bunnies that were bought for, and abandoned after a wedding. They were found in a box the day after by a maintenance worker. Would have taken all three but only had room for one with the others we already had. It's been almost a year and the rabbit is still extra jumpy. But he is much better than before.
So glad!! We used to pick up dead store bought rabbits from the streets a few weeks after Easter...They are NOT toys!!
Black cats have a similar problem around Halloween. And the rest of the year, people are too superstitious and petty to adopt those cuties.
I had a neighbour who had a black cat and when he moved out he just left him behind. I started feeding him and letting him into my house at night. After a couple of weeks I contacted the right authorises and was advised that after 4 weeks of abandonment cats were considered strays so I could either take him to a shelter or adopt him myself. That was 2 years ago and now he's my little snuggle baby, he's one of the loveliest cats I've ever owned and he and my little female cat are now besties and sleep together. No idea how anyone could leave such a lovely boy behind but his loss is my gain. My boy got lucky but so many others aren't
Load More Replies...Many pet stores and animal adoption facilities do that with black cats at Halloween to protect them. People scare the living sh*t out of me all year round.
The best thing about a rabbit as a pet is, when the kids don’t want it anymore you can have rabbit stew. Win win.
A German Supermarket Pulled All The Russian Products In Its Russian Aisle And Replaced Them With Sunflower Seeds
My Chickens Greeting Me When I Come Home From Work
Now that is sweet! Chickens are a lot smarter than we give them credit for and they can make great pets
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.
If You Ever Meet Steve Martin By Chance, He Gives You A Card As Proof You Met Him
I Traced Around My Vitiligo Spots
One Of My Friends Deleted Social Media And Is Attempting To Stay In Contact Via Mail…
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."
Came Across A Typewriter For Writing Music
Mcdonald’s In The Netherlands Now Serve Drinks With A Cardboard Lid Instead Of A Plastic Lid
My Local Gym Gave The Handicap Drawing A Noticeable Bicep
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.
Cardboard Rings For This 6 Pack Instead Of The Plastic Ones
The Person Who Lived In My Apartment Before Me Planted Pineapples
A Doll With Down Syndrome Sold At A Big-Box Store
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."
A Dedicated Bench For Jim, Some Miles Into A Hiking Trail
I Made An Alphabet By Carefully Eating Parts Of Pretzels
My Dad Found Apples In Tomato Boxes Labeled As Blueberries
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.
My Dad Wrote Isaac Asimov A Question When He Was Young And Asimov Took The Time To Answer Him
What a great man, and a great mind, he was. May he be resting in peace.
My Leggings Matched The Chair At The Vacation Rental
My Drain Was Blocked So I Pulled It Up And A Frog Came Out
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'."
The Sun Reflecting Off My Side Mirror Melted A Mirror-Shaped Hole In The Frost On The Window
This Snow Castle In Someone’s Front Yard
A Stop Sign In My Town Is So Old It's Become A Death Metal Band Logo
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."
This Book Uses A Drawing Of A Baby With Vitiligo
The sign language instructions at the bottom is icing on the cake. This is definitely an awesome children's book
The Indian 1 Rupee Coin Just Has A Dude Giving A Thumbs Up On It
It’s actually a woman since you can see her bangles. I wish these coins are minted again
This Packet Of Sponges Came With A Free Hedgehog
Security Camera Inside The Car Wash Is Equipped With A Squeegee Wiper
A Letter To Humans Of The Future On The Site Of Iceland's First Dead Glacier
72 Carat Tourmaline
Family Heirloom Watch That Was Passed Down To Me. Traces Of The Family Photo Carried On The Back Are Still Visible
I Was In A Motorcycle Accident And My Gear Did Such A Good Job That My Only Skin Injury Was A Knee Armor Imprint
Glad you were wearing protective gear, considering how much worse it could have been!
Fresh Wolf Print I Came Across While Lost In Denali, Alaska
The Trains In Japan Have Women Only Cars
Useful response to a broken world. Ideally would not be necessary.
My Dishwasher Projects The Time Remaining On The Floor Because It Doesn’t Have A Visible Front Panel
I Found A Roman Coin While Out Walking
Today The Sky In Murcia, Spain, Turned Orange Because Of Dust From The Sahara
I Have Been Keeping A Collection Of The Tiny Balls In Pen Ink Cartridges Since Middle School
My Gardening Tool Kit Came With A Claw Glove
My Husbands Uncles Have Used The Same Birthday Card Since 1974
The Vet Put A Warning On My Dogs Medicine For Him Not To Operate Heavy Machinery Or Drive While Affected
Parent's Dog On Near Identical Rug
The Way The Pillar In My Home Split The Light Ray Into Only The Color Indigo
That's a very cool picture. I'm guessing the remaining colors are on the front side of the pillar?
Thickness Of Ice On My Windshield In Romania
This Guy Makes Pizza Using Volcanic Vents On The Volcán De Pacaya In Guatemala
Shooting A Laser Through The Transparent Maple Leaf On Canadian Currency Projects The Value On The Wall
There’s A Dried Flower In This 165 Years Old Latin Book I Just Found In Our Attic
I'm more surprised how modern the font and layout look and how modern the Italian language looks for a 165 year old book?
Bus Interior Made To Look Like A Forest
What an awesome idea! I'm sure it reduces stress for the passengers.
The Book I Borrowed Was Last Lended 41 Years Ago
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?
Portuguese Man O' War Stinging Tentacle Wrapped Around My Ankle
This Burn On My Finger Doesn’t Get Dirty
My Mug Is Sweating Tea Through The Cracks In The Ceramic
The Other Side Of A Fast Food Soda Fountain
Note: this post originally had 139 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
You're not wrong! A few were though, so worth scrolling through it.
Load More Replies...This isn't very interesting but I found out that Grammarly changed their icon to the Ukraine flag. Screenshot...73c973.png
hi, don't mind me, just replying so people might be able to see (if this works, of course)
Load More Replies...Some, if not all of these photos are from the r/mildlyinteresting subreddit. It's not as if BP asked a question and these were the results.
I've often commented how nice it would be is BP did ask readers. Every time there's an article, copied or repasted from Reddit or FB etc, about "what creepy/weird/strange things have happened to you?" our comments far, far are more creepy and scary than reposted, old stuff. Ditto with almost any "story" things. So much energy and diversity here! I get tired of looking at TicTok morons and whiny AITA reposts.
Load More Replies...You're not wrong! A few were though, so worth scrolling through it.
Load More Replies...This isn't very interesting but I found out that Grammarly changed their icon to the Ukraine flag. Screenshot...73c973.png
hi, don't mind me, just replying so people might be able to see (if this works, of course)
Load More Replies...Some, if not all of these photos are from the r/mildlyinteresting subreddit. It's not as if BP asked a question and these were the results.
I've often commented how nice it would be is BP did ask readers. Every time there's an article, copied or repasted from Reddit or FB etc, about "what creepy/weird/strange things have happened to you?" our comments far, far are more creepy and scary than reposted, old stuff. Ditto with almost any "story" things. So much energy and diversity here! I get tired of looking at TicTok morons and whiny AITA reposts.
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