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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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“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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Catlady6000
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a photo of this somewhere. A friend drives highway 18 daily. She said it really helped to see it this year. Yellow Larch trees, I think

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

Catlady6000 could you tell me where on Hwy 18 it is? I’d love to go see this!

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

It’s smiling because its Like haha trees can’t catch covid

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

IVE SEEN THIS i was on the way to tillamook and my sister pointed it out

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that because of the species of trees planted there or is it because someone has poisoned them or something?

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

The green ones are all spruce (Edit: no, pine. reading is helpful...) - you need trees that shed their leaves/needles and change colour. So I'd wager it's larch, which turns a beautiful shade of gold-orange in autumn (and then goes bald)

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

just spreading good vibes because I'm happy... CLAP ALONG IF U FEEL LIKE A ROOM WITHOUT A ROOF-

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

I've seen this tons of times. It's really a creative idea.

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Orange is aging
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a second I thought they were trying to claim it was a natural occurrence! 🤣

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

I hope whoever did this lived long enough for the trees to grow into this magnificent display.

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

Much better than this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_swastika

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

Larch lose their needles every autumn and grow new ones, like leaf-trees do. So you just need to plant a certain area with only these inside a bigger area with spruce or fir and wait.

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

This is near Spirit Mountain Casino on HWY 18, you can only see it in the fall and its best view is after you pass the Casino and are headed towards McMinnville.

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

I have that near my house drive by it every time I go to work

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

The nazis also did something with a forest near a mansion seized from a jewish banker. They took out the pine trees and replaced them with larch trees, so in the fall the background would remain green, and a swastika would appear.

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Jef jeffin mcjeffy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nazis did this once with a swastika, i forget why. I like this one a whole hell of a lot better.

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

This is certainly an improvement over the swastika that appears in a European forest every autumn....

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

It’s visible near mile-marker 25 on Oregon 18, between the towns of Grand Ronde and Willamina. I heard they were larch trees

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

Not to be a party poopers, but please tell me those trees aren't dead. That would just ruin it.

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kkathleen517
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What??!! Na-ah!! That's not true is it? Quick someone google that shite and let me know..

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

Only in hippie Oregon....Watch out they might riot and destroy this too because one of the workers who planted them might have a different view than them and don't think like they do!

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

Right across from where the floating truck is in the tree. Just before you get to Grande Ronde.

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

Two different types of trees one evergreen and the face is deciduous. The face is hidden most of the year since both are green but when the deciduous turn in the fall it makes this super awesome face. If I remember correctly the people that planted the trees kept it a secret until it appeared the first year. How fun!!

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

I live in Oregon, where exactly is this?! I need to know!!!

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

40 years. It's on private lumber property, this was planted when the last batch of Doug Fir was harvested 10 years ago. I'm sure they'll probably do something similar when they do harvest this batch.

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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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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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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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Andrew Gibb
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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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#43

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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