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Fact is stranger than fiction. The real world is stranger than movies. And life is full of mystery. I believe it, but it sounds a bit cheesy when you say it out loud, doesn’t it? Well, fortunately for all of you mystery-loving, secret-adoring, hidden detail-worshipping Pandas out there, the phrase turns out to be very true. And we can’t wait to share this with you.

Sitting in a nook on Reddit, there’s a very special community called r/IRLEasterEggs. Created back in 2015 and now housing over 433k members, it’s dedicated to documenting, sharing, and celebrating all of the tiny (and not so tiny) Easter eggs hidden in real life that people happen to stumble upon. As it turns out, it’s not just movies, TV shows, and video games that have delightful secrets stashed away for only the most perceptive and the incredibly lucky to find. Human beings and real life are much more interesting than some of us give them credit for.

Check out some of the most brilliant IRL Easter eggs that people have lovingly crafted below, give the tastiest finds an upvote, and be sure to let us know which ones were your faves and why. Found any Easter eggs in real-life yourselves? We’d love to hear all about them, dear Pandas.

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When You Being Rickrolled Silently

When You Being Rickrolled Silently

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Freddie Mercury
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it" 🎶

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Purr·maid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quantum physics is so fascinating & this girl turned her paper into an art form.

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Joshua HJN
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BRUH THAT'S SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Elli Rahim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant Rickrolling - genius level of observation on the part of the person who spotted this.

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glowworm2
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That probably took more effort than writing the actual essay.

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Orca
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what happens when memers or redittors write books

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Kelli Sykes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That took so much work to write out perfectly where it perfectly lined up like that. I’m impressed. To use this much energy into something so insignificant (but very cool) shows how smart (& bored?) this author was

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Geordie Girl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet loads of people are now checking all sorts of books for hidden messages!

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Tanya Martinez Reese
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I were that teacher this student would be getting bonus points! A+ for Sairam.

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Nathan Adams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it And if you ask me how I'm feeling Don't tell me you're too blind to see Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give, never gonna give (G

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Leao Basquiat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's some typos in there... but I bet she still got an A +++

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Ron Coffey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand quantum mechanics a lot better than some modern terms like “rickrolled.” Bohr was an important theorist, but one suspects that even without him the “theory” would eventually become established fact.

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Mae Mosse
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else read the entire thing and not just the highlighted words?

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ArhomR
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that Rick? I’m singing a song I never liked. Ugh!

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未周 陸
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, no matter you consider it cheeky, cheesing ...... After the First 6 line, had to start Singing Along with it!

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InfiniteZeek
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is impressive. To have an actual story that talks about something coherently, and still be able to do this!!

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Claire Armstrong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god, that song makes me cringe, I lived through it at the time lol, school disco's, aaaaahhh

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B Hobbit
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kid is a genius. The article he wrote makes sense on an academic level AND he did this! HUZZAH!!!

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Shinomi Chan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well damn. Well fu**ing played. If I had a hat, I'd raise it to you.

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Debra Robinson
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3 years ago

Ok-not a fan, but this is clever!

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Porto DaMartinica
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh, wow. way way more elaborated than those seemingly interesting posts circulating on fb nowadays, where you get to read half a story and then ...See more

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“You know in games or movies when you find an odd little secret that someone in production left unnoticed for the few in the audience that would look for it or happen to stumble upon it? This is the place to share those things you find in real life,” the r/IRLEasterEggs community explains its goal and what their online community is all about.

From the first moments that you visit the subreddit, it’s very obvious that the r/IRLEasterEggs community and its moderators have a wickedly awesome sense of humor and like to have fun. But I guess that comes with the territory—finding small secrets sprinkled all around the world makes you see the fun in life, no matter how hard the silver lining might be to find on some days.

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The New Subway Cars In Stockholm Have Some Interesting Ventilation Covers

The New Subway Cars In Stockholm Have Some Interesting Ventilation Covers

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The moderators are very clear and concise with the rules other members have to follow. They add tiny quirky comments to the rules, making it all really self-explanatory stuff, to be honest. From “don’t seek out conflict” (i.e. don’t be a jerk) to “I feel like I just saw this…” (i.e. try not to repost too often).

The fact that this subreddit exists also shows how many artists, craftsmen, and just your average Joe creatives adding magic to the hidden corners of the world there really are. Who needs Hogwarts when we’ve all got the potential to be wizards anyway?

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Every Autumn In The Oregon Coast Range As The Leaves Change, This Image Emerges From A Pine Forest

Every Autumn In The Oregon Coast Range As The Leaves Change, This Image Emerges From A Pine Forest

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Read The Whole Thing Not Just The Red Circle

Read The Whole Thing Not Just The Red Circle

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My Friend Who Passed Away Was Always Seen With His Beloved English Bulldog, I Noticed This When I Walked To The Backside Of His Tombstone

My Friend Who Passed Away Was Always Seen With His Beloved English Bulldog, I Noticed This When I Walked To The Backside Of His Tombstone

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The Breadman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not usually one to state the obvious, but that is really brilliant and thoughtful

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At Precisely 11:11 A.m. Each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), The Sun’s Rays Pass Through The Ellipses Of The Five Armed Services Pillars To Form A Perfect Solar Spotlight Over A Mosaic Of The Great Seal Of The United States

At Precisely 11:11 A.m. Each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), The Sun’s Rays Pass Through The Ellipses Of The Five Armed Services Pillars To Form A Perfect Solar Spotlight Over A Mosaic Of The Great Seal Of The United States

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Found In The Bottom Of My Bag Of Coffee

Found In The Bottom Of My Bag Of Coffee

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This Bridge In Germany Was Painted To Look Like Legos

This Bridge In Germany Was Painted To Look Like Legos

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Box Gives Funny List Of Extra Uses

Box Gives Funny List Of Extra Uses

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Charlotte
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this company - Who Gives A Crap. They make recycled toilet paper and tissues and 50% of their profits go to building toilets and proper sanitation for communities that don't have them. Plus the rolls are wrapped in paper, not plastic. The rolls are bigger, last longer and look cute too! I strongly recommend them!

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#16

Found This In My Maternity Shorts Today

Found This In My Maternity Shorts Today

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The Tag On My New Belgium Brewing Shirt Has A Picture Of The Lady Who Sewed It

The Tag On My New Belgium Brewing Shirt Has A Picture Of The Lady Who Sewed It

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In Sweden There Are These Statues Of Planets Placed Around The Country. Together They Form The Solar System With Correct Proportions. Globen (The Globe) Is The Sun

In Sweden There Are These Statues Of Planets Placed Around The Country. Together They Form The Solar System With Correct Proportions. Globen (The Globe) Is The Sun

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Medieval Humor. - Abbey Of Sainte Foy, Conques, France, C.1050

Medieval Humor. - Abbey Of Sainte Foy, Conques, France, C.1050

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Incredible Sidewalk Art

Incredible Sidewalk Art

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Walking Past A Local Garden In My Neighborhood, I Noticed They Labeled The Power Line Along With All The Other Plants

Walking Past A Local Garden In My Neighborhood, I Noticed They Labeled The Power Line Along With All The Other Plants

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I Have This Qr Code Sitting Behind Me In Zoom Calls. If Someone Scans It, The Light Comes On

I Have This Qr Code Sitting Behind Me In Zoom Calls. If Someone Scans It, The Light Comes On

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Paisley Abbey (Scotland) Has An 'Alien' Gargoyle Above It's Archways

Paisley Abbey (Scotland) Has An 'Alien' Gargoyle Above It's Archways

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

easter egg bonus: some original gargoyles are of the stone masons who built the church or cathedral

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Under My Beer’s Seemingly Easy To Peel Label

Under My Beer’s Seemingly Easy To Peel Label

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There’s Brass Fish In The Floor At The Seattle Airport. This One, Off By Himself, Has A Suitcase

There’s Brass Fish In The Floor At The Seattle Airport. This One, Off By Himself, Has A Suitcase

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Found While Digging Through Some Old Cat5 Cables At Work

Found While Digging Through Some Old Cat5 Cables At Work

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The Irish Passport Has A Tricolour Flag Binding

The Irish Passport Has A Tricolour Flag Binding

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The Footrest In This Jeep Says “Sand Snow Rivers Rocks” In Morse Code

The Footrest In This Jeep Says “Sand Snow Rivers Rocks” In Morse Code

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The Saturn V LEGO Set Has 1969 Pieces, Which Coincidentally Is The Year Humans Set Foot On The Moon

The Saturn V LEGO Set Has 1969 Pieces, Which Coincidentally Is The Year Humans Set Foot On The Moon

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Bottom Of Milk Carton

Bottom Of Milk Carton

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Can’t Let Those Little Buggers Escape

Can’t Let Those Little Buggers Escape

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My Dog Ripped Open Her Platypus Toy And Found A Beaver Egg And A Duck Egg

My Dog Ripped Open Her Platypus Toy And Found A Beaver Egg And A Duck Egg

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One Of My University Buildings Has A Teeny Door

One Of My University Buildings Has A Teeny Door

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When The Easter Egg Gives U A Lil Treat

When The Easter Egg Gives U A Lil Treat

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Cgp Books (British School Revision Books) Always Have Jokes Sprinkled In, But Always A Little Joke About The Book On The Back

Cgp Books (British School Revision Books) Always Have Jokes Sprinkled In, But Always A Little Joke About The Book On The Back

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Cadburys Snuck Their Trademark 'C' In The Middle Of Their Roses' Rose

Cadburys Snuck Their Trademark 'C' In The Middle Of Their Roses' Rose

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Thanks For The Advice, Hat. I Shall Go And Give My Butt To My Mama

Thanks For The Advice, Hat. I Shall Go And Give My Butt To My Mama

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Addition To All The Bottom Easter Eggs

Addition To All The Bottom Easter Eggs

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Charlotte
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Malteasers have very innuendo-heavy advertising - check out some adverts on YouTube

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