"This land is cursed; the animals hop not run, birds run, not fly and the swans are black not white. This land is cursed and I'll have nothing more to do with it," wrote William Dampier, one of the first Europeans to ever explore the continent of Australia, back in 1688.
In case you didn't know, 26 January is the national day of Australia. And what could be a more beautiful way to celebrate the occasion than by honoring all the little things that make this country the beautiful, interesting and absolutely bizarre place that it is. With that being said, Bored Panda invites you to look through some of our favorite photos shared by people on the interwebs proving that Australia isn't just another country, but a whole different world. As per usual, don't forget to leave a comment here and there and vote for your favorite pics!
#3 This Is How Much Food You Can Get For The Cost Of A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia
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#4 A 6 Month Old Baby Kangaroo I Am Raising Is Very Impatient At Bottle Time....
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#13 He Came Down Through The Fireplace And Trashed The Place, Ate My Bananas And Jumped On Me At 2am
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#16 It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath
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#18 Finally, Something In Australia That Doesn't Want To Kill Me. Banana For Scale
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