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When all we do is focus on our busy schedules, it can be quite hard to grasp how much everything changes around us. After all, the world is full of fascinating things that simply go unnoticed if we’re not willing to look. Well, luckily for us, there are plenty of people who make sure to document them so that we don't miss out.

If you’re wondering what one million mosquitos or 5-day-old hedgehogs actually look like, then this post is just for you. Bored Panda has found some of the most interesting comparison pictures floating around the web and put them together in a list for you to enjoy.

There’s nothing like placing two things side by side to see what a big difference time, genes, and circumstances can make. So keep scrolling, get ready to shake up your perspective, and upvote the pics that surprised you the most! Also, don’t forget to check out our most recent posts on comparison goodness right here, here, and here.

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My Kitten, Rice, The Day I Found Him 3 Weeks Ago vs. Today

My Kitten, Rice, The Day I Found Him 3 Weeks Ago vs. Today

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The Pic On The Left Was Exactly 3 Years Ago When I Was The Best Man At My Buddy’s Wedding. I Was Close To 600 Lbs. Around 230 Lbs Now

The Pic On The Left Was Exactly 3 Years Ago When I Was The Best Man At My Buddy’s Wedding. I Was Close To 600 Lbs. Around 230 Lbs Now

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Before And After: My Daughter Battling A Combination Of RSV, Rhino Enterovirus, And Bacterial Pneumonia. She Almost Died, But She’s Now Home Safe And Sound

Before And After: My Daughter Battling A Combination Of RSV, Rhino Enterovirus, And Bacterial Pneumonia. She Almost Died, But She’s Now Home Safe And Sound

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

Awwww wonderful! What an amazing recovery, wishing you a long, healthy life sweetheart💖

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Perspective is an interesting concept, isn’t it? Just by slightly shifting our view, we can appreciate the beauty around us, see things in a completely different light, and come up with a myriad of new ideas and solutions. But to achieve that, people should keep an open mind and step out of their comfort zone every chance they get.

To learn more about perspective and what kind of role it plays in our lives, we reached out to Kelly Boys, a mindfulness trainer, consultant, and author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You. She told Bored Panda that perspective has to do with how we’re holding any given moment. "It includes your viewpoint or the framework with which you are looking, as well as your values, biases, and beliefs."

In short, it’s the way we choose to see the world. Since we humans are always eager to absorb information and learn something new about our surroundings, the outlook we have on life is also shifting. Our perspective is our decision, and, like any other choice out there, it can be changed.

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A Cheetah And His Companion Dog Have Grown Up Together

A Cheetah And His Companion Dog Have Grown Up Together

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This Is The Same Horse 5 Years Apart. Gray Percherons Are Born Black And Slowly Turn Gray

This Is The Same Horse 5 Years Apart. Gray Percherons Are Born Black And Slowly Turn Gray

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I Am A Big Brother With "Big Brothers Big Sisters". Here Is The First Day I Met My Little Brother And The Day He Served As My Best Man - 6 Years Later

I Am A Big Brother With "Big Brothers Big Sisters". Here Is The First Day I Met My Little Brother And The Day He Served As My Best Man - 6 Years Later

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Whether we know it or not, our perspective is a powerful force that drives our thoughts. Depending on whether those thoughts are positive or not, they lead to a chain reaction where we decide what kind of actions we should take, and how we feel about them — content or not.

Our attitude can also alter and affect our mood. "Think of a moment where a stranger did something for you out of kindness — what kind of perspective did you bring into your next moment? You probably had a mood of buoyancy and happiness," Boys explained. "You saw the world through new, kind eyes. The opposite is true as well."

If we want to lead a fulfilling life, changing our point of view is not only beneficial but also necessary. "By holding different perspectives, we are able to see the whole. No one of us has the whole picture — we need each other's points of view to help us have empathy and compassion," the mindfulness trainer noted.

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I’m Down 100 Pounds

I’m Down 100 Pounds

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After Years Of Tooth Pain And Hiding My Smile, I Got Dentures! They Literally Made Me Smile

After Years Of Tooth Pain And Hiding My Smile, I Got Dentures! They Literally Made Me Smile

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The First Day I Adopted This Abandoned Kitty vs. 48 Days Later

The First Day I Adopted This Abandoned Kitty vs. 48 Days Later

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The Size Difference Between A Full Grown And A Newborn Galapagos Tortoise

The Size Difference Between A Full Grown And A Newborn Galapagos Tortoise

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Even if we're afraid to seek out new experiences or feel discouraged to enter an unfamiliar area, we benefit from it either way. These moments help us grow as human beings, make us feel stronger and more confident in our abilities.

According to Boys, the primary way to become better at changing our perspective "is to know that a prime fallibility of humans is that we believe our own thoughts. When we don't change our perspective, we can harden into stances that limit creativity and diversity, and that hold us all back."

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My Brother Waited A Year To Get These Four Shots, I Lined Them Up And Did Some Editing In Photoshop

My Brother Waited A Year To Get These Four Shots, I Lined Them Up And Did Some Editing In Photoshop

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Our Nugget Looked So Sad When We Rescued Her, But Our Sweet Girl Is All Better Now

Our Nugget Looked So Sad When We Rescued Her, But Our Sweet Girl Is All Better Now

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

Thank you for rescuing her and giving her a chance! She's beautiful!!

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My Grandmother At A Homecoming Football Game In 1957, And Me In The Same Dress 60 Years Later

My Grandmother At A Homecoming Football Game In 1957, And Me In The Same Dress 60 Years Later

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"Getting to know your own perspectives, and how they shift over time, will help you be more flexible and open to seeing from new viewpoints," she advised. "If this is looked at as a growth opportunity and an adaptive way to thrive in our rapidly changing world, then it may be more compelling for you to seek out new experiences that show you the world from different points of view."

Boys added: "Being flexible in our thinking is the wave of the future. Amidst a society that is fracturing under polarizing talking points, it's nuance and ambiguity that are our friends and will help us solve the world's most complex problems."

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After Being A Stay At Home Dad For 6 Years I, 35M, Started College Alongside My Son Who Just Started Kindergarten. We Got This

After Being A Stay At Home Dad For 6 Years I, 35M, Started College Alongside My Son Who Just Started Kindergarten. We Got This

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Me With Almost A Year And A Half Sober vs. Me At My Worst In Active Addiction

Me With Almost A Year And A Half Sober vs. Me At My Worst In Active Addiction

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New Woman, Same Phone Case

New Woman, Same Phone Case

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

Go you! I hope you look more like you feel on the inside now :)

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Say Hello To Butters, Bottle For Scale

Say Hello To Butters, Bottle For Scale

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Well, one thing that fosters our never-ending wish to explore is our continuous curiosity. Best-selling author Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D., wrote that it leads to continual growth and learning, which drives positive personal, team, and organizational results.

It’s no secret that lifelong learning is something that many strive for. If we want to become better at it, Westover suggested challenging our assumptions and checking our biases. "We need to practice regular self-reflection, surround ourselves with difference (so we don’t get trapped in an echo chamber and our ideas can be challenged) and continually ask ourselves questions to get to the core of the issues we encounter."

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Bought These Cans The Other Day And I'm Just Now Seeing The Cat On The Label

Bought These Cans The Other Day And I'm Just Now Seeing The Cat On The Label

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My Puppy Otis Got His First Haircut. I'm Not Sure They Gave Me Back The Same Dog

My Puppy Otis Got His First Haircut. I'm Not Sure They Gave Me Back The Same Dog

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Who Wants Some Beautiful Eggs

Who Wants Some Beautiful Eggs

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If Holly (Ilex Aquifolium) Finds Its Leaves Are Being Nibbled By Deer, It Switches Genes On To Make Them Spiky When They Regrow

If Holly (Ilex Aquifolium) Finds Its Leaves Are Being Nibbled By Deer, It Switches Genes On To Make Them Spiky When They Regrow

So on taller holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly.

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

I ALWAYS wondered why some holly was smooth and some spikey, even when I felt for sure that thing hadn’t been replanted. This is SO COOL!

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Asking questions, even what may seem to be silly ones, is crucial. "We need to actively encourage our people to vocally question and challenge the status quo," he wrote. That way, we’re able to spark heated discussions, understand where other people are coming from, and broaden our knowledge of the world.

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It can be hard to grasp what impact time and circumstances have on us and our surroundings. Luckily, taking the time to look at the evidence right in front of our eyes can suggest answers to even the most difficult questions and give a fresh perspective on life.

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I Read 71 Books In 2021, Here Is A Photo Next To All Of Them, I Am 5'9" For Reference

I Read 71 Books In 2021, Here Is A Photo Next To All Of Them, I Am 5'9" For Reference

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5-Day-Old Hedgehogs, Hands For Scale

5-Day-Old Hedgehogs, Hands For Scale

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Me And My Son Both At 9 Months. 35 Years Apart

Me And My Son Both At 9 Months. 35 Years Apart

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

My sons are 16 and 4 and the youngest is identical to how my oldest looked at that age - which isn't all that interesting until you realise they have different dads - but the youngest is also very similar to his dad as a wee boy. My oldest always gets told he looks so much like his "dad" but it's actually his stepdad. It's kinda weird

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My 90-Year-Old Grandmother's Handwriting Before And After Her Focused Ultrasound Essential Tremor Treatment

My 90-Year-Old Grandmother's Handwriting Before And After Her Focused Ultrasound Essential Tremor Treatment

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#29

I Just Recently Finished Possibly My Best Painting Yet That My Sister Commissioned Of Her Cat

I Just Recently Finished Possibly My Best Painting Yet That My Sister Commissioned Of Her Cat

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Before & After

Before & After

My partner found this flower in the trash a year and a half ago, and look at it now. It's is not perfect, but I just wanted to show the progress it's made to people who will appreciate it.

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

I don't think I've ever heard fiddle leaf fig called a flower but it looks great now! Plants are amazing

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#31

I No Longer Have A Cat, Just Two Croissants

I No Longer Have A Cat, Just Two Croissants

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Kiara Still Likes To Sit Like A Proper Little Lady But Now Her Tail Has Gotten A Bit Bigger

Kiara Still Likes To Sit Like A Proper Little Lady But Now Her Tail Has Gotten A Bit Bigger

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What My First Paint Layer Looks Like vs. The Final Layer

What My First Paint Layer Looks Like vs. The Final Layer

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The Size Of A Husky Compared To The Size Of A Wolf

The Size Of A Husky Compared To The Size Of A Wolf

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My Daughter’s Bicycle Clarifying The Difference Between Austria And Australia

My Daughter’s Bicycle Clarifying The Difference Between Austria And Australia

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Before And After Cleaning Up Welds On Stainless Steel. Sometimes Work Is Satisfying

Before And After Cleaning Up Welds On Stainless Steel. Sometimes Work Is Satisfying

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

That is super cool. How do you clean up welds? Just sanding and polishing?

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#39

My Best Friend Has DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder Formerly Known As Multiple Personality Disorder) And Her Different Alters Have Different Writing Styles

My Best Friend Has DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder Formerly Known As Multiple Personality Disorder) And Her Different Alters Have Different Writing Styles

Got her approval to post this to spread awareness.

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My Dust Mask Before And After An 11-Hour Shift In Country South Australia

My Dust Mask Before And After An 11-Hour Shift In Country South Australia

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Difference Between A Crocodile (Top), A Caiman (Middle), And An Alligator (Below)

Difference Between A Crocodile (Top), A Caiman (Middle), And An Alligator (Below)

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The Amount Of Sugar In Pasta Sauce & Yogurt Cups

The Amount Of Sugar In Pasta Sauce & Yogurt Cups

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

When I was in primary school they brought out a rule that the pupils could only have fruit or yogurts for mod morning break and not chocolate bars or crisps. The reason was to have children not consume so much fat and sugar. Yogurt was soon taken off the options list when a pupil's mother, who was a dietitian, pointed out that most yogurts have the same amount of sugar as a Mars bar.

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Photo Restoration As A Holiday Gift

Photo Restoration As A Holiday Gift

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

It is very impressive what can be done. For anyone in the UK who hasn't seen it, The Repair Shop on BBC is just a magical program of wonder and amazement. The repairs and restorations are jaw-dropping at times.

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Age 12 vs. Age 17

Age 12 vs. Age 17

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

All I see is a good looking young person. You just look happier in the second photo!

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#46

Want To Get Rid Of Wrinkles Fast? Just Get Bit By A Rattlesnake (Do Not Actually)

Want To Get Rid Of Wrinkles Fast? Just Get Bit By A Rattlesnake (Do Not Actually)

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Me Demonstrating How Big Traffic Signals Actually Are

Me Demonstrating How Big Traffic Signals Actually Are

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

The fact that you are color coded to match the signals is hilarious :D

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What 1,000,000 Mosquitos Look Like. Caught In A Trap In Sanibel, Florida

What 1,000,000 Mosquitos Look Like. Caught In A Trap In Sanibel, Florida

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Greetings From Gdańsk, Poland. Witcher vs. Real Life

Greetings From Gdańsk, Poland. Witcher vs. Real Life

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My Tests Fade As I Get Better

My Tests Fade As I Get Better

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