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From people and plants to cars and buildings, time eventually wears everything out. Sometimes it takes weeks or months, other times it can take years or decades, but eventually everything begins to crumble beneath the unstoppable pressure of Father Time.
Check out this fascinating list to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, the pictures below contain everything from marble floors worn down by feet to kitchen knives that have almost lost their blades due to years of constant use. Don't forget to vote for your favorite, and feel free to add to the list!
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#1
When My Brother Was Born In 1985, My Mother Purchased Two Identical Teddy Bears. The One On The Left Has Been My Brother's For 30 Years, The One On The Right Has Been Kept In Storage For My Brother's First Child Who Was Born Today
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#2
Before And After Power-Washing. New York Used To Be A Much Dirtier City Back When The Northeast Ran On Coal Plants
#3
The Life Cycle Of A Penny
#4
This Lamp Pole's Posters Over The Years
#5
Sun Damage After 28 Years Of Driving A Delivery Truck
Maria Lazaridou 7 years ago
This is quite extraordinary. Living proof of how harmful the sun can be.
#6
My Grandfather Has Carried This Silver Dollar In His Pocket Since 1952
Lynda Touart 7 years ago
My grandmother gave my dad (her son-in-law) a silver dollar for luck when he went to WWII. He carried it until he died in 1986.
#7
Said Goodbye To By Best Friend After 13 Years. This Is Is Vaccination Tag All Worn Down After A Lifetime Of Tinking Against His Water Bowl. Rip Little Man
Robyn Miller 7 years ago
Sorry for the loss, but um, curious why a rabies tag stayed on so long? They get new ones every 1-3 years depending on the vaccine.
#8
Footprints Are Carved Into The Floorboards By Monk Who Has Prayed At The Same Spot For 20 Years
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 7 years ago
Wood doesn't work that way. It would only be worn down if the monk hat moved a lot over that place, but he didn't . Just standing on wood wouldn't make dents - it might lower a section, but not carve out footprints. Especially not the toes! there's no weight on a toe, how would it indent so far down that you would spot the individual ones? Sorry- I call "fake" for this.
#9
The Marble Floor Of This Bank Has Been Worn Down From Years Of People Standing
#10
My Radio Button Has Worn Out To Be A Victorian Portrait
#11
The Worn Marble Steps That Lead To The Top Of The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Chris Breemer 7 years ago
I wonder if this proves that a majority of people is right-footed ? If such a concept exists at all ? The difference in wear is striking. Seems also to suggest that most people tend to hug the right wall for support or security.
#12
The Way This Door Was Worn Down By Its Bell
#13
The Markings On The Bottom Of My Coffee Cup From A Year Of Stirring
#14
This Lamppost Focuses The Sun And Scorchers A Line In The Grass
#15
The Floor In Front Of The Register Has Worn Through All The Floors Since This Restaurant Opened In 1924
#16
Remnants Of An Old Neighbor
#17
My Parents Moved A Rug For The First Time In Years. This Is What 16 Years Of Sunlight Does To Your Hardwood Floors
#18
Repetitive Human Action Over Time
#19
15 Years Wear Of Kids Turning A Handle At A Science Museum
#20
A Nicely Worn Staircase Into The Stone Wall Above A Creek
#21
It Looks Like I've Finally Worn Out My Welcome
#22
Fax Machine/Scanner Used So Heavily, The Paper Has Cut The Plastic Over Time
#23
Dad Ordered A Vintage, Unused Version Of The Same Shaving Brush He's Been Using For The Past 30 Years. Here's The Difference Between The Old And New One
#24
The Wear Marks On This Tetherball Pole
#25
The Paint On This Chocolate Shop's Door Is Worn Away Perfectly To Reveal All Of Its Previous Colours
#26
My Carpet Is From The 70s And Has Never Been Replaced. This Is The Fastest Way To The Food
Josie Coffman 7 years ago
other than that walk way, your carpet looks great. it's really pretty
#27
New £500 Bundle Of £5 Notes Compared To Used Ones
#28
This Seldom-Used Center Seat On This Bench For Three
M O'Connell 7 years ago
I'm pretty sure the center cushion has been replaced, as it may have worn-out first. It's not uncommon to reupholster furniture in public buildings on an as-needed schedule.
#29
I've Had This Burger King Collectible Cup For 20 Years. Today, I Found A New One In The Box At A Flea Market
Naima Ivansdóttir 7 years ago
all right i just realized that disney's pocahontas was released more than 20 years ago. this hurts
#30
The Wind Has Blown These Plants Back And Forth So Much That It Has Worn The Wood Down
#31
The Leather On My Glasses Case Has Worn Out. Now It Looks Like Bacon
#32
Diamond Steel Plate Worn Smooth By Shoes At Amusement Park
#33
This Is What 15 Years Of Rust Accumulation Looks Like In A 1" Water Pipe
Mark Fergel 7 years ago
I had this same issue with several pipes in my house. A lot of older homes used galvanized drain pipes. It causes the flakes of metal to fall apart and rust impacting how much water can drain. I had to replace all my drain pipes during a renovation. pipe-5947c...a76874.jpg 
#34
Pillar Of Toronto Has Been Worn To Near Ruin By The Hands Of Time And More Than A Century Of Touchy-Feely Downtowners
#35
The Way This Branch Has Been Sanded Down By Years Of Rubbing Against The Top Of This Wall
#36
Worn Out From Years Of Dominos
#37
I Grew Up Dating The Boy Next Door. This Is The Path That's Been Worn Between Our Yards Over The Years
Mibo Dumplings 7 years ago
This isn't like what I've always wanted. To have a lover who loved Next door. Sadly, no one my age lives in my neighborhood
#38
The Floor Of This Subway Car Has Been Worn Down
#39
Desire Stairs
#40
My Grandfather's Front Door Has About 50 Years Of Cat Damage
#41
The Sustain Pedal In This Piano Has Been Used So Much, There's A Hole In It.
#42
Walkways Between Cubicles After An Office Is Dismantled
#43
This Swing Shackle Was Used For A Very Long Time
#44
Traces Of Presence - Waiting Room In Gara De Nord, Timisoara, Romania
Final score:
80points
#45
Grandpa Cut His Wedding Band Off After 55 Years Of Not Being Able To Remove It
#46
A Small Patch Of This Floor Has Been Worn Away By People Turning On The Spot
#47
12 Years Of My Dog Using Her Paw To Open The Door
#48
One Side Of This Doorknob At My School Has Been Flattened From Years Of Students Opening It And Letting It Hit The Wall
#49
This Restaurant Knife After Being Routinely Sharpened For Years
Emma Gascoyne 7 years ago
How did it end up like that? Why did they keep sharpening it even after it had half worn away?
#50
Guiding Tracks For Blind People On This Crosswalk Got Distorted Due To Cars Acceleration Forces Combined With Viscose Asphalt Over Time
Katie O'Brien 7 years ago
Anyone else notice it leads them straight into a telephone pole? Lol
#51
A Once Whole Metal Grate That Covered A Bridge
#52
This Checkout Counter Has Worn Out In Layers From Years Of Items Sliding Across It
#53
This Door Threshhold Has Been Worn Down Over The Years
#54
Years Of People Walking Into The Women's Bathroom At A Large University Library Have Worn The Decorative Speckles Off The Floor
#55
St Peter's Foot In St Peters Cathedral In Rome. Worn Out By Centuries Of Devotion
Final score:
60points
#56
The Marble Steps At My Local Library Are Worn From Use Near The Railing
#57
The Wear On This Doorknob Over The Years
#58
School Doesn't Supply Mouse Pads, Leaving Some Mouse Paths
#59
This Reprinted Floor Has Worn In An Interesting Pattern
#60
Hammer Accuracy
#61
My Barbers Floor After Years Of Shuffling Around The Chair
#62
Steps In The Cathedral In Worcester
#63
Carvings From Years Of Envelopes Being Taken
#64
The Floor Has Worn Out Where People Have Been Standing At My Local Shop
#65
M&Ms Have Been Sitting There For Over 10 Years
#66
My Coworker's Keyboard Keys Are Worn Down From Use
#67
30 Years Of Heavy Cooking Use On My Dad's Favourite Knife
#69
Old Bronze Medallion My 87-year-old Dad Carried For Most Of His Life. It's Now Mine To Carry.
Final score:
37points
#70
Two Trees Hugging (or Eating) A Tombstone.
Final score:
37points
#71
My Shop's Welder Got His Pocket Knife In '83 And Has Worn It Down Almost Completely
Nathaniel Kage 7 years ago
As a knife sharpener this makes me wince as that wonderful knife is now well past it's prime, though I suppose it served its purpose...
#72
The Thing On Harbord Street, Toronto. So Many Years Of Posters, They’ve Decided They Don’t Need Their Wall Anymore.
Final score:
34points
#73
This High Powered Hand Dryer Has Blown The Paint Off The Wall Over Time
#75
The Stairs At My College Are Only Worn On The Right Side
#76
Paths Behind The Tills At My Work
#77
People In This Diner Have Put Cups In The Same Place For Years
#78
The Imprint And Scratches That My Butt And Pocket Buttons Have Left On My Piano Bench Throughout 8 Years Of Use
Samantha Wirral 7 years ago
After only 8 years, I wonder if it's a soft wood? Or maybe you practice a lot!
#79
Fishermen And Tourists Made This Underwater Path In Guánica, Puerto Rico
#80
30+ Years Of Wear On My Shop's Door From A Literal Doorbell
#81
