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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

I’ll be completely upfront with you Pandas—one of my favorite parts about living on Planet Earth and being a human being (instead of, for example, a chill banana tree or a rat who can cook French cuisine) is the vast amount of new, creative, and interesting things I get to learn about each and every day. Life’s full of magic, even if it’s not as flashy and obvious as in the Harry Potter books and movies. And one of the cozy nooks on the internet that shows us just how neat the world can be is the ‘Mildly Interesting’ subreddit.

Rapidly closing in on the 19-million-member mark like a marathon runner in sight of the finish line, r/MildlyInteresting is a completely community-driven online group where people post photos of the things that interest them. Mildly, of course. And despite the name of the group, plenty of these photos are actually vastly and deeply interesting.

Redditor RedSquaree, who has been moderating submissions for r/mildlyinteresting for almost a decade now, went into detail with Bored Panda about how the type of content posted changes with the seasons and how much the subreddit has influenced people in real life. You'll find what they have to say below, so be sure to read on, dear Pandas.

While you’re checking out some of r/mildlyinteresting’s newest photos and upvoting the ones that made you smile, I’ll just quickly remind you that we’ve got some more of their amazing pics in Bored Panda’s earlier articles about the community here, here, and here. Happy scrolling!

#1

Septic Truck I Got Stuck Behind The Other Day

Back of a truck with text saying yesterdays meal on wheels and green hoses, showcasing mildly interesting content.

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    This Crack In The Pavement Filled With A Stained Glass Cat Portrait

    Mosaic artwork on sidewalk showing a cat and sun, representing mildly interesting street art from an online group.

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    #3

    My Rhododendron Looks Like It's Trying To Run Off

    My Rhododendron Looks Like It's Trying To Run Off

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    #4

    Coffee Stain That Looks Like Earth

    Coffee Stain That Looks Like Earth

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    #5

    There Is A Free “Period Pack” At My School For Girls Who Are Unprepared For Their Periods

    Pink and white machine dispensing free pads and tampons, promoting dignity and mildly interesting community support.

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    Data1001
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's great. I can't imagine the anxiety of getting your first period when you're at school. (I mean, I'm a guy, so I can't imagine what it's like, period -- no pun intended.)

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    #6

    The Apartment That I Just Moved Into, Has A Picture Of A Pig Jumping Off A Dock

    The Apartment That I Just Moved Into, Has A Picture Of A Pig Jumping Off A Dock

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oh yeah, I'll move into your apartment... WHEN PIGS FLY!"

    #7

    My Great Grandfather’s Oscar Nomination From 1944

    Old certificate of nomination for award in special photographic effects, shared in a mildly interesting online group post.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wild. I just watched that movie the other day!

    #8

    Dobby’s Fan-Made Grave In The Precise Location Of The Film!

    Dobby’s Fan-Made Grave In The Precise Location Of The Film!

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right up there with Hodor for saddest deaths in the fantasy genre.

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    #9

    This Is Me Wearing My Great Grandmothers Traditional Finnish Dress From 1936

    Person wearing traditional outfit taking a mirror selfie indoors, showcasing a mildly interesting cultural costume detail.

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    #10

    My Son And I Have Matching Freckles In The Same Spot

    My Son And I Have Matching Freckles In The Same Spot

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    #11

    I Like To Make Little Drawings Of People That I See

    I Like To Make Little Drawings Of People That I See

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    #12

    These Chairs Made From Old Fire Hoses, In Front Of A Fire Station

    Two wooden chairs with white fabric straps and attached telescopes, set against a brick wall outdoors.

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    #13

    Many Vegetables In The U.k. Have The Name Of The Farmer Who Grew Them On The Packaging

    Close-up of a Tesco Paris Piper potato bag with a label highlighting mildy interesting details about its UK grower.

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    #14

    Saw This Logo For A Pet Grooming Service On My Drive Home

    Saw This Logo For A Pet Grooming Service On My Drive Home

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    #15

    My Blinds Reflection Looks Like Lunar Phases On My Wall

    My Blinds Reflection Looks Like Lunar Phases On My Wall

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    I Ordered Some Sample Colors For New Blinds, And They Sent Me Actual Tiny Little Blinds

    I Ordered Some Sample Colors For New Blinds, And They Sent Me Actual Tiny Little Blinds

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    #17

    We Use Hulk Hands To Move Cacti At My Work

    Woman wearing large gloves holding a cactus in a sunny greenhouse filled with various plants and cacti, mildly interesting scene.

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    #18

    I Found A Pidgeon With One Feather Sticking Out Of It's Head

    Pigeon walking on pavement with a single feather standing upright on its head, showcasing mildly interesting sight.

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    #19

    A Vibrant And Clear Spectrum Of Colors Refracting Through My Apparently Prismatic Window Onto My Arm

    A Vibrant And Clear Spectrum Of Colors Refracting Through My Apparently Prismatic Window Onto My Arm

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    #20

    My Girlfriend Bought Some Particular Measuring Spoons

    Set of five small shiny metal measuring spoons labeled with tiny measurements held in a hand, mildly interesting kitchen tools.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got those! Didn't realize those were actual measurements until I found them online and ordered them.

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    #21

    This Shopping Cart Has A Magnifying Glass Attached To It

    This Shopping Cart Has A Magnifying Glass Attached To It

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The writing on some products has gotten SO TINY. (And no, I'm not getting older -- how dare you make such an accusation! 😂) But there's been a time or two that I've taken a pic of it with my phone and them zoomed in, lol.

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    #22

    This LEGO Set Has Loose Change In The Couch

    A hand assembling a detailed LEGO set showcasing a miniature living room with colorful blocks and furniture pieces.

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    #23

    Found Band-Aids For Different Skin Tones At Target

    Found Band-Aids For Different Skin Tones At Target

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    #24

    Calf In The Checkout Line

    Man in a store checkout line with a small cow on a leash, capturing a mildly interesting and unusual moment.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, staying close to daddy just like a puppy dog.

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    #25

    My City Has Public Defibrillation Stations And The Sign For It Looks Like A Video Game Health Bar

    AED defibrillator station attached to a pole on a rainy street in a mildly interesting urban scene.

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    #26

    My Phone Took This Photo When It Fell On My Face

    My Phone Took This Photo When It Fell On My Face

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, you have to frame that.

    #27

    Got Vaccinated And Just Realized They Gave My Fox An Eyepatch

    Close-up of a person’s arm with an elaborate wolf and skull tattoo, showcasing mildly interesting body art details.

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    #28

    I Have A One Third Of A Dollar Bill From February 17th, 1776, Making It A Couple Months Older Than The USA

    Old one third of a dollar bill from 1776, featured as a mildly interesting historical currency artifact in a collection.

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    #29

    These Two UK Phone Booths Have Been Repurposed

    Two vintage red phone booths repurposed with an ATM and defibrillator in a mildly interesting street scene.

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    #30

    The Air Vents On A Subway In Stockholm Have A Hidden Pacman Easter Egg

    Close-up of a metal panel with circular holes, some shaped like Pac-Man characters, showing mildly interesting design details.

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    #31

    Found This Aarowhead While Digging A Hole In My Backyard

    Hand holding a mildly interesting arrowhead found outdoors, with soil, grass, and a cat in the background.

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    #32

    I Ordered A 119 Year-Old Book Online And Quite A Few Pages Are Uncut- Meaning No One Ever Read It

    I Ordered A 119 Year-Old Book Online And Quite A Few Pages Are Uncut- Meaning No One Ever Read It

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember seeing books like this when I was younger. Not as old as that one, though. I also seem to recall cutting the pages...

    #33

    There's A Cute Little Excavator Graphic On The Window Of This Excavator

    Close-up of a vehicle window with a small excavator illustration, mildly interesting detail on glass edge.

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    #34

    The Tiles Around Our Apartment Complex Is Made Up Like The Enemies In Space Invaders

    The Tiles Around Our Apartment Complex Is Made Up Like The Enemies In Space Invaders

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    #35

    My Son Was Born With A Black Spot Of Hair In His Blonde Hair. It Grows In Black, And There Is No Birth Mark Or Discoloration Under It

    Close-up of a child’s head with a unique patch of dark hair, showcasing mildly interesting natural hair patterns.

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    #36

    This Hair That Got Caught In A Zipper

    A close-up of a hand holding a thin piece of plastic with a mildly interesting gear-shaped cutout.

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    #37

    There Is A Live Crayfish Defending The Rice Aisle In My Local Asian Market

    Grocery store aisle with rice bags on shelves and a lone crawfish on the floor, showcasing mildly interesting store moments.

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    #38

    The Sun On My Window Made A Rainbow That’s Split In Half By My Chair Leg

    Rainbow light reflected on wooden floor next to black table legs in a mildly interesting indoor scene.

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    #39

    This Random Swing In The Middle Of A Field

    A single swing set frame standing alone in an open field with mountains in the background, mildly interesting scene.

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    #40

    Got A Deep Space Telescope For My 38th Birthday. Me For Size!

    Woman in plaid shirt posing with a large white Saxon telescope in a cozy living room, showcasing mildly interesting items.

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    #41

    The Font Size On My Contact Packaging Increased With My Prescription

    Hand holding two Bausch + Lomb contact lens packages showing different powers in a mildly interesting post.

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    #42

    3D Printed My Skull From A Ct Scan Of My Sinuses (Hence It's Got No Top, No Data). Makes For The Perfect Headphone Holder

    Black skull model wearing large headphones held by a hand, showcasing mildly interesting and unique design in a workspace.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just needs some googly eyes inside those sockets! 👀

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    #43

    Our Electrician Left All Of The Screws In A Vertical Position In Our New Kitchen

    Various electrical outlets and switches installed on tiled walls, showcasing mildly interesting wiring and design details.

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    #44

    The Sand In Tahoe Is Magnetic And Stuck To My Phone

    Hand holding a phone on sandy beach with mildly interesting patterns made of sand on the phone's back surface.

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    #45

    Bought Bathroom Scales And My Weight Is Exactly The Same As On The Box

    Digital weight scale reading 68.7 kg, shown on the scale and its box, related to mildly interesting posts.

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    #46

    Shadow Keeping The Snow Alive

    Snow pattern on wooden deck creates a mildly interesting curved design in an outdoor group setting with cabins nearby

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    #47

    One Of The Eggs I Bought Was All Wrinkly

    A carton of brown eggs with one unusually wrinkled egg and a cat sniffing the eggs, mildly interesting post.

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    #48

    My Cola Exploaded Inside The Freezer

    My Cola Exploaded Inside The Freezer

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