Nothing is immune to the wear and tear of time. From precious childhood teddies to the floors we walk on - the mark of life long-lived is present in everything. Some of the worn-down items on this list might make you wonder, “why didn’t they replace it earlier?!”. But these cool photos represent more than everyday use, and they are living reminders of stories that must have happened over the period of time. If only they could talk…
Check out these captivating before and after images compiled by Bored Panda of worn-out things that all have their tales to tell, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite of all these interesting things! Also, check out our previous post for more!
#3 In 1995, My Great-Aunt Gave Me A Stuffed Cat. It Was My Absolute Favorite, And Slept With Me Every Night Through My Childhood. When She Passed, We Found Out She Had Bought An Identical Cat And Kept It In Pristine Condition For Two Decades. The Years Of Love Certainly Left Their Mark.
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#5 Mother Tombstone In The Old Burying Ground, Wakefield, Ma. Love How The Tree Is Now Hugging Her
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#7 My Dads Cat Has Been Scratching The Same Leg Of This Bench For The Past Decade
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#9 The Way The Floor Has Faded In Near Perfect Semi-Circles At This Barber Shop
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#12 My Best Friend From 33 Years Ago And A New Old Stock One My Pop Got For My Baby Son
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#14 What Happens When You Peel Off 30 Years Of Graffiti? You Get A Layered Timeline Of 30 Years, Just Like A Tree But Made Out Of Spray Can Paint. That Is The Wall (And Part) I Took It From
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#19 Each Bottle Is The Same Whiskey Matured In The Cask For One Year More Than The Last
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#20 A Silver Dollar That My Great Grandfather Carried In His Pocket For 20 Years Until The Day He Passed Away
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