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50 Interesting Comparison Images That Will Give You A New Perspective (New Pics)
CuriositiesNOV 9, 2020

50 Interesting Comparison Images That Will Give You A New Perspective (New Pics)

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The world is full of intriguing things and you can never say that Planet Earth is boring. Like all of you curious Pandas, we love comparing things and looking at how things are different and why. That’s why Bored Panda brings you this list of intriguing comparisons that people have made for you to feast your eyes on and to get your brains amped up to learn more about the world.
From the differences in size between men and women’s pockets and some jaw-dropping scientific comparisons to how people, animals, and places change over time, you’re in for an awesome ride. So put your thinking caps on and upvote your fave pics as you scroll down.
Check out our earlier posts about interesting comparisons here, here, and here. And be sure to read on for a couple of insightful interviews about some of the less-than-pleasant differences we see in life.

#1 A Couple Decided To Rebuild Their Deserted Piece Of Land Of 600 Hectares In Aimorés, Brazil. They Planted More Than 2 Million Tree Saplings

A Couple Decided To Rebuild Their Deserted Piece Of Land Of 600 Hectares In Aimorés, Brazil. They Planted More Than 2 Million Tree Saplings
As a result, the site has 293 plant species, 172 bird species and 33 animal species, some of which were on the verge of extinction. Took 18 years.
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#2 My Grandpa And His Friend Who Was Born Across The Street From Him 2 Hours After Him. Navy Picture Around 1942/43 And When They Turned 93 A Couple Of Years Ago

My Grandpa And His Friend Who Was Born Across The Street From Him 2 Hours After Him. Navy Picture Around 1942/43 And When They Turned 93 A Couple Of Years Ago
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#3 Five Generations. My Daughter Was Born The Same Year My Great Grandma Turned 100

Five Generations. My Daughter Was Born The Same Year My Great Grandma Turned 100
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Finance expert Ryan Monsurate explained to Bored Panda that the reason why women’s clothes have small or no pockets is simply because that’s the choice that’s offered by most brands at the moment. “I think if larger pockets were offered, they would sell well. I don't believe this is market equilibrium,” he said. In other words, it’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg problem because for trends to change, trends need to change.

Monsurate added that purses aren’t as effective an alternative to pockets. Especially when it comes to one of the most ubiquitous tools we use all day long, our phones. “Phones in purses aren't as accessible as phones in pockets,” he said.

#4 Pretty Sure No One Switched My Baby At Birth. Progress From 3 Weeks Left Inside To 3 Weeks On The Outside

Pretty Sure No One Switched My Baby At Birth. Progress From 3 Weeks Left Inside To 3 Weeks On The Outside
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#5 Same Boot, 3 Years Later

Same Boot, 3 Years Later
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#6 Couple At Woodstock 48 Hours After They Met And 50 Years Later

Couple At Woodstock 48 Hours After They Met And 50 Years Later
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Unfortunately, not all differences are pleasant and fun. Bored Panda also reached out to writer and founder of Voice of Salam, Elizabeth Arif-Fear. One of the issues she’s interested in is the differences between men and women. Especially regarding the wage gap, gender inequality, and how to solve these problems.

“The facts speak for themselves. Less than 4% of CEOs in the world's 500 largest corporations are women, for every dollar men earn, women earn 70-90 cents and women spend 200-1000% more time than men caring for others (children, elderly family members, ill relatives). This has to change,” Arif-Fear told Bored Panda.

#7 The Progression Of Alzheimer's Through My Mom's Crocheting

The Progression Of Alzheimer's Through My Mom's Crocheting
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#8 New Zealand Supermarkets Are Finally Trialing Less Plastic On Their Fruit And Veggies

New Zealand Supermarkets Are Finally Trialing Less Plastic On Their Fruit And Veggies
Photo on the left is what it's currently like buying fruit and vegetables from a supermarket. Even the 'odd bunch' ones down the bottom right are meant to be less wasteful because they're not the normal perfectly shaped/colored ones, but still come in plastic bags. Photo on the right is the current trial in a handful of supermarkets around the country. Here's hoping it's successful and they roll this out nationwide!
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#9 After 9 Years Of Work, I Finally Got My Braces Off! I Couldn't Stop Smiling

After 9 Years Of Work, I Finally Got My Braces Off! I Couldn't Stop Smiling
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According to Arif-Fear, the best way forward is for men and women to support each other. She advises women to openly share their stories of mistreatment in the workplace and to highlight the differences in how they and their male coworkers are treated.

She also advises men to avoid “mansplaining” and instead be allies to women. “Ensure there's a seat at your table, ensure you value the contribution of women. Let's all look out for each other and ensure that gender inequality becomes a thing of the past.” So while some differences in the world are intriguing to look at, others need to be tackled head-on.

#10 A Doctor Sneezed, Sang, Talked & Coughed Toward An Agar Culture Plate With And Without A Mask

A Doctor Sneezed, Sang, Talked & Coughed Toward An Agar Culture Plate With And Without A Mask
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#11 The World's Largest Ocean Sunfish Compared To How Small They Are At Birth

The World's Largest Ocean Sunfish Compared To How Small They Are At Birth
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#12 Comparison Between Trash And Fabric. These Shirts Are Made From Plastic Bottles

Comparison Between Trash And Fabric. These Shirts Are Made From Plastic Bottles
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#13 Same Bike, Same Place, Same Girl. 71 Years Difference

Same Bike, Same Place, Same Girl. 71 Years Difference
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#14 Bamboo That Grew Up During The Pandemic Without The Effect Of Tourists' Touch

Bamboo That Grew Up During The Pandemic Without The Effect Of Tourists' Touch
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#15 Two-Hour Time Progression Of Getting My Hate Tattoo Removed Today

Two-Hour Time Progression Of Getting My Hate Tattoo Removed Today
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#16 Same Whale Found After 35 Years In The West Coast Of Mexico

Same Whale Found After 35 Years In The West Coast Of Mexico
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#17 The Size Of This Flag Flown On A Spanish Ship At The Battle Of Trafalgar (1805) Compared To The Size Of People Around It

The Size Of This Flag Flown On A Spanish Ship At The Battle Of Trafalgar (1805) Compared To The Size Of People Around It
457points

#18 Fossils Found Of Car-Sized Turtles That Once Roamed South America. Human For Scale

Fossils Found Of Car-Sized Turtles That Once Roamed South America. Human For Scale
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#19 The "Mud Maid", A Living Sculpture Changing With The Seasons

The "Mud Maid", A Living Sculpture Changing With The Seasons
Created by artist Susan Hill, the giant goddess slept along the woodland walk in the lost gardens of Heligan, Cornwall
447points

#20 My Daughter And My Kitten Lost Their Baby Tooth In The Same Day

My Daughter And My Kitten Lost Their Baby Tooth In The Same Day
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