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50 ‘Mildly Interesting’ Things That May Surprise You (Best Of All Time)
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50 ‘Mildly Interesting’ Things That May Surprise You (Best Of All Time)

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It’s no secret that here at Bored Panda we’re fond of all sorts of content, be it something mind-blowing or mildly interesting. And today, it’s the latter we’re focusing on, as we’re taking some time to appreciate the best of the best of the ‘Mildly Interesting’ subreddit.
Below you will find a collection of some of the most mildly interesting posts from the sub we’ve ever shed light on, which might take you down memory lane if you have followed us for quite some time already. If you’re just starting now, welcome and enjoy some of the most amusing, random, unexpected, and just mildly interesting content.
Seeking to learn more about what makes us curious about such content, Bored Panda got in touch with two experts in curiosity, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Williams College in Massachusetts, Dr. Susan Engel, and behavioral expert, author, speaker and consultant, Dr. Diane Hamilton, who agreed to answer a few of our questions on the topic. You will find their thoughts in the text below.

#41 This Is What Happens When You Heat An Ordinary Marble Over A Flame Then Immediately Drop It Into Cold Water

This Is What Happens When You Heat An Ordinary Marble Over A Flame Then Immediately Drop It Into Cold Water
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#42 An Old TV Repurposed Into A Cat Bed For My Cat’s Birthday

An Old TV Repurposed Into A Cat Bed For My Cat’s Birthday
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196points

#43 The Wear And Scuff-Marks On This Boat Look Like An Island In The Sea

The Wear And Scuff-Marks On This Boat Look Like An Island In The Sea
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194points

#44 I Traced Around My Vitiligo Spots

I Traced Around My Vitiligo Spots
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#45 What Happens When 50 Mph Winds, Freezing Temperatures And Lake Erie Hits Your House

What Happens When 50 Mph Winds, Freezing Temperatures And Lake Erie Hits Your House
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190points

#46 This Elevator Has Giant Buttons You Can Push With Your Feet

This Elevator Has Giant Buttons You Can Push With Your Feet
188points

#47 What Happens When The Mist Around A Waterfall Freezes

What Happens When The Mist Around A Waterfall Freezes
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183points

#48 Buried Christmas Lights

Buried Christmas Lights
182points

#49 Today In Copenhagen There Was Car Free Sunday

Today In Copenhagen There Was Car Free Sunday
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182points

#50 My Bachelor's Degree Is Signed By Arnold Schwarzenegger

My Bachelor's Degree Is Signed By Arnold Schwarzenegger
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