50 Interesting And Surprising Comparison Images That Help Make Sense Of The Things Around Us (New Pics)
Change is a completely natural—and unavoidable—part of life. In fact, it might be the only consistent thing we know. And yet, the world around us seems to change so imperceptibly at times that we might not notice what’s happening. That’s why photos are so powerful.
They can show how the passage of time has affected people, places, and objects. Others, meanwhile, directly compare similar things. Bored Panda has collected some of the most powerful comparison images from around the net to help provide you with a fresh new perspective on life. Odds are that you won’t see the world around us the same way after this. Check out the best photos below and upvote the ones that had the biggest impact.
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A Friend’s Aunt Gifted Me Her Deceased Father's Car. “If You Think You Can Get It Running, You Can Have It”. Before And After
Today I Got To Fly In My Grandfather's Restored WW2 Hurricane
Had My Facial Reconstruction Surgery 2 Months Ago. Was Called Megamind, Ken Griffey Jr, Jimmy Nuetron, Etc. 8 Weeks Later And Feeling A Lot More Confident In How I Look
I'm sorry op had to go through extensive painful surgery because some people think body shaming is sooo funny.
Seasons change, but the essential things necessary to live a good life stay the same. Having an active social life and spending time with the people you love. Finding purpose in your job or hobbies. Spending time in nature and traveling to new and exciting places. Taking care of your body and mind with the help of exercise, good food, and meditation. Slowing down to enjoy the world around you. Being grateful for what you have. Reading books. Sleeping in. Making art. Writing bad stories. Laughing—loudly and often! And just plain having fun.
These are but a few ways to fill your days with joy and meaning. No matter what age you are, having the courage to connect with others and taking care of your body is what will help you make the most of new opportunities that come your way.
My Parents Have Been Married For 25 Years Today. Then And Now
2,200-Year-Old Hellenistic Theatre In Laodicea, Southwestern Turkey, After Recent Excavation
My Dog Next To My Mom's Puppy, 8 Months Difference Between The Pictures
As we grow older and our bodies change, it becomes more and more important to watch what we eat and how much we move and sleep. We can’t binge on fast food like we used to, nor can we party until the break of dawn every single weekend. Taking care of our bodies becomes more and more important as time goes by.
So it makes sense to build good habits while we’re still young (though it’s never too late to start!). Regular exercise and nutritious food are key. In short, no matter who you are or what you do, prioritize your health.
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This Naturally Occuring Ficus Tree Root Bridge, Me For Scale
Can You Tell Who's Related?
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that loneliness is as dangerous to one’s health as smoking a whopping 15 cigarettes a day. Social isolation is a problem that is affecting as many as half of all Americans.
"I had neglected my family and my friends during that time, thinking that it was too hard to focus on work, and focus on family and friends. I was really suffering from the consequences of that, which were a profound sense of loneliness that followed me for weeks, which stretched into months,” Murthy told the BBC.
A Friend Found Some Hummingbird Eggs. Fingers For Scale
Shaking Hands With A Harpy Eagle
It's easy to see the link between dinosaurs and birds looking at those talons.
Works Like A Charm
I've seen this so many times and I always love his smile, both of them
Loneliness is a devastating force. It increases the risk of premature death by almost 30% via conditions like diabetes, heart attacks, insomnia, and dementia. The BBC also reports that people who lack social connections also perform worse at work and academically. The consequences of social isolation are very far-reaching indeed.
My Appearance While Unknowingly Living With HIV For 5 Years vs. 2 Years With Treatment
The Size Difference Between A Wolf Track And My Dog's Paw
They Were Talking About My Local Animal Shelter On National TV, And They Focused On Alys, The Cat We Adopted 7 Months Ago. We Got To See Where She Came From. We Were In Awe
According to Murthy, “pro-connection public policies” can help tackle the issue on a societal level. Meanwhile, everyone has the power to help fight against social isolation on an individual level, too. For instance, you can spend 15 minutes with your loved ones each day, without the distractions of modern life—like constantly checking your phone.
Maine Coon vs. Siamese Size Comparison
Here's My Echium Pink Fountain. It's About 2.5m Tall And Still Growing. Me For Size Comparison
A Doctor Chronicled The Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease In One Of His Patients By Collecting Her Signatures From Medical Forms Over Several Years
Heartbreaking. My Mom died of Alzheimer's and I was her carer in the last two years. Watching the decline was awful.
Upvoting you to signify acknowledgement of your struggle and admiration of your nobility. 💜
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Hits deep in the feels. Couldn’t even bring myself to give it an upvote, it’s too heartbreaking. Poor soul.
I understand. You could upvote it for the sake of awareness.
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Do you mean 2004-2005? I actually wonder if they registered that she suddenly started spelling her name differently before the dramatic shift in handwriting…
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Going through that now (again) with my 74yo sister-in-law. Forgot who her son is, thinks her 2-year-old grandson is her caretaker, tries to make a phone call by talking to the phone’s charging brick, zero short term memory of anything, can no longer tell a coherent story, complains of “hairy bulls” roaming around the nursing home, thinks her favorite cats that died several years ago are on the bed with her, etc. The transition from “forgetful” to fulminant encephalopathy and psychosis happened over a mere two months.
Same with my mum. Gradual progression and then suddenly went down hill fast. She's now in a care home near me where professional dementia nurses work full time.
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Buried my father and 3 grandparents that died from this, I have plans to not get to the latter stages and put my family through the hell of the final stages.
I'm not sure how to take the last line of your post. I am sorry you have experienced so much pain. Please know that there are people you can talk to with experience in this. It is also not a guarantee that you will get Alzheimer's. But I do guarantee that you have people that love you and need you and even random strangers on Bored Panda that care about you!
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This seems like a HIPAA violation for him to be sharing a patient's name and condition like that.
The doctor *might* have had permission from someone who has power of attorney for the patient.
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I have letters of my Grandmother before her alzeimers and a few short notes after she as diagnosed, it was a big difference in her hand writing. She was a wonderful woman. I miss her.
This is heartbreakingly sad. Alzheimer's is such a cruel and brutal disease. I truly wish that there is a cure or medication that significantly slows its progression developed in the next several years.
This hit me hard! My twin sister died from this horrible disease at 61 years old.:(((
We are dealing with end of life plans for my Mom who has altzheimers - it is the most horrible disease I wouldn't wish on anyone xox
❤️❤️❤️ Sending love to you, your mama, and your family
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My grandmother's physician came by weekly to check on her. Once, to test her mental state, he had her write down her name and draw a clock face at 3 o'clock. She couldn't do it.
My mom had Alzheimer's and sadly didn't live as long as this woman. Sad for both.
This is basically what my grandad's writing became, yet he still was desperate to get his 'life story' (apostrophes because as the dementia progressed a lot of the stories were fictional) down on paper. We tried getting to use a voice recorder or having someone type his dictation but that required having someone there while he was lucid. Thankfully he did write a huge chunk before it got bad, we just have to collate it. Mum really wanted to get them put together and bound for him before he died but her ADHD and generally hectic life made this difficult.
Brutal, disease! Just looking at the signatures gives you a horrible example of the disease!
Alzheimer's and all the other dementia diseases are just so awful. Both my parents have it now and I am just watching them disappear mentally. I hope there is a cure or prevention found before I get it as well! I don't want to live that way.
I wish they could find a treatment or cure for this horrible disease. My mother died from it and now my sister and twin brother have it. Makes me wonder if I'm next. So far so good but it is always in the back of my mind.
The sad thing is the patient has no idea that what they wrote later is any different in all of the signatures above. They not only lose the training that they had in grade school but the disease robs them of the reasoning that it's changed. Horrible disease. I lost my mother to it's ravages.
Very interesting to see how it affects the writing, very sad especially the speed it changes
So sad. Like the ending of "Flowers for Algernon" condensed to one page.
What's stunning to me is the dates--- a long time for her and her loved ones to deal with this illness.
15 years for this horrible disease to destroy the mind…incredibly sad.
So sad, but not to make light of it is this persons name irmagard fella. Like as in er my gurd fella.
Something I get to look forward too, good thing no one I love will be alive by the time I slip away.
Being grateful for what you have now can help you stay focused on the present and take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. You could, for instance, make a gratitude list where you note everything in your life that you’re thankful for: a roof above your head, good relations with your family, a loving partner, loyal friends, a happy pet, a stable job, etc. It doesn’t matter how small you think something is, it’s still worth mentioning it.
Being grateful helps us get through tough times because we recognize how fortunate we’ve been, despite the challenges we’ve had to face.
A Comparison Between My Drawing Of 2013 And 2017 - Victoria Justice Is The Subject
Just Saw Black Beauty - One Of The Most Complete T-Rex Skeletons Ever Found. Excited 5'5" Primate For Scale
In classic 'death pose', her bones are black from a specific mineral exposure during fossilization.
I've heard that the infamous classic death pose is due to shrinkage and dessication shortly after death. Not due to position at the time of death. Beautiful skeleton.
Bald Eagle Nests Are Generally 5 Feet Wide And 3 Feet Deep. The Largest Recorded Bald Eagle Nest Is 9.5 Feet In Diameter, 20 Feet Deep And Weighed Almost 6,000 Pounds
Just like gratitude, reminiscing about the good times we’ve had in the past can help inspire us to remain resilient despite any troubles coming our way. Kemi Omijeh, a child and adolescent therapist based in London and a member of the BACP, previously told Bored Panda that nostalgia can be a good coping strategy “for times of low mood and challenges.”
My Dad And I, 1990 And 2012. He Had High Hopes For Me
I have a huge space in my heart for sweet dad-son relationships, they are awesome
The Size Of This Leaf That I Found In The Park. Me For Size Comparison
The Color Difference Between The Fall's Honey Harvest And The Summer's
Wow ive never seen a honey that clear, beautiful, I wonder how it tastes
However, if nostalgia starts interfering with our everyday lives, as well as our ability to be present here and now, it might become another problem.
"If we end up comparing it to our experiences today and feeling like nothing is as good as it was, then this will inevitably affect our mood and our ability to do what we need to do. We can become stuck in our nostalgia; in which case it might be best to seek help from a counseling professional to help you process your past in order to enjoy your present,” Omijeh told us during an earlier interview.
My Mom Asked If I Wanted To See Her Melon. Mom For Scale
My Dog And I Have The Same Size Foot
My Mom Next To This Moderately-Sized Cactus. Mom For Scale
Which of these comparison pics impressed you the most, dear Pandas? Which ones really got you to see things from a perspective you’ve never considered before? Let us know in the comments.
Meanwhile, for some more intriguing comparison images, check out Bored Panda’s earlier articles here, here, and here.
These Blackberries
He Really Does Have Tiny Hands (I'm A 5 Ft. Tall Woman For Reference)
My Brother's Father-In-Law (6'6") Working In Angola With His Crew
This Is My First Paint Layer Side By Side With My Finished Painting
Eye Test For "I Want To Speak With The Manager" Types
African Pixie Frogs Get Massive. Human Legs For Scale
Borat vs. My Dad. Very Nice
Shark Brain vs. Dolphin Brain
Found A Dog Toy That Is A Less-Spooky-Version Of My Husband’s Tattoo
The Inflation Has Now Reached My Butt
Both Sides Of A Neon Sign In NYC
My Mom vs. A 10-Month-Old Great Dane
Great Danes have no idea how big they are and are determined to prove that they are lapdogs.
My Dad Is Two Different People
8 Years Of Dental Work Correcting Missing Teeth Shown In The Comparison Of Start To Finish
I would love to have this done, even if it took 8 years 😢 Unfortunately, I am American and have no dental insurance. Seriously, again, take care of your teeth!
The Smallest And Largest Keys We Sell At My Shop, As Compared To A Typical Door Key
Got A Small Iced Coffee From Tim Hortons In Canada, Then Crossed Into The US And Placed The Same Order
Wait… the US has Tim Hortons??? All this time I thought it was a Canadian thing
64gb USB Drive vs. 70gb Worth Of CDs
Saltwater Crocs Are Kinda Big. Human For Scale
The Thickness Level Of A Strand Of One Of My Red Hairs, Compared To One Of My Blonde Hairs
Worn Down Escalator Landing: Left Foot vs. Right Foot
I'm actually left-footed. It's weird, because I'm right handed. But when playing football, going on a scooter etc as a child, I favoured my left foot :)
One Of My Hens Laid A Really Tiny Egg Recently. Normal Size Egg And A Quarter For Comparison
10 Days Of Wildfire Damage In Greece
The Size Of My Hand Versus My Friend's Hand
Note: this post originally had 133 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
I am not sure how and where it originated, but somehow it became a thing on the internet to use a banana for scale if you want to show the size of something. It‘s basically a running gag
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I am not sure how and where it originated, but somehow it became a thing on the internet to use a banana for scale if you want to show the size of something. It‘s basically a running gag
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