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“What Is This?”: 50 Times People Spotted Something So Small, They Just Had To Share
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“What Is This?”: 50 Times People Spotted Something So Small, They Just Had To Share

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The most simple perspective would tell you that making something bigger means more materials, making it, ultimately, harder. However, the truth is that in many ways, miniaturization is the actually impressive skill.
The “Things For Ants” Internet group is dedicated to all the examples of tiny “normal” things that netizens have shared from across the internet. So get comfortable as you scroll through, whip out your magnifying glass, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

#1 What Is This? A Mushroom For Ants?

What Is This? A Mushroom For Ants?
139points

#2 Ants, Kittens... Same Difference

Ants, Kittens... Same Difference
117points

#3 He's Got A Tiny Lil' House

He's Got A Tiny Lil' House
113points

If you’ve ever tried to “fix” some broken electronics with a set of tweezers, you are probably well aware that even our ever dexterous hands have their limits. As humans have learned more about material science and developed better machines over time, we’ve actually been able to offset our own physical limitations.

This is particularly important for fields like medicine. After all, if one is going to be putting something inside another person during surgery, it should be as fine as modern science allows. A nice side effect is that they are also more portable and, overall, use fewer resources to manufacture.

#4 What Is This, A Bunny Rabbit For Ants?

What Is This, A Bunny Rabbit For Ants?
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101points

#5 What Is This, A Hallway For Ants?

What Is This, A Hallway For Ants?
95points

#6 What Is This? A Dinosaur For Ants?

What Is This? A Dinosaur For Ants?
94points

Of course, a tiny cucumber or carrot has nothing to do with miniaturization, unless it was intentional, and a lot more to do with an issue that has plagued humans ever since we decided that chasing animals was not a great lifestyle - soil quality. In short, putting some seeds in the ground is almost never enough.

#7 A Continental Breakfast. I Make My Roommate Mini Versions Of What I Eat Because He Always Says He’s Not Hungry

A Continental Breakfast. I Make My Roommate Mini Versions Of What I Eat Because He Always Says He’s Not Hungry
91points

#8 What Is This A Pepper For Ants?!?!

What Is This A Pepper For Ants?!?!
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91points

#9 What Is This? Knitting For Ants?

What Is This? Knitting For Ants?
90points

Contrary to what some folks believe, growing large fruits and vegetables isn’t a sort of “fire and forget” job, the plants, trees and bushes need to be constantly maintained. This includes constant checkups, keeping the soul moist, protecting them from the elements and fertilizing them regularly. In short, some dirt and seeds are not going to be sufficient.

#10 What Is This? A Toy For Ants?

What Is This? A Toy For Ants?
84points

#11 Haha-Hah-Ha…

Haha-Hah-Ha…
81points

#12 I See Your Tiny Origami Crane, So Here Are My Tiny Origami Dragons!

I See Your Tiny Origami Crane, So Here Are My Tiny Origami Dragons!
79points

#13 What Is This? A Bird Cooking A Nice Pasta Based Meal For His Fiancé In A Kitchen For Ants?

What Is This? A Bird Cooking A Nice Pasta Based Meal For His Fiancé In A Kitchen For Ants?
76points

#14 What The Heck Is This??? A Mini Treehouse For Ants?!

What The Heck Is This??? A Mini Treehouse For Ants?!
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75points

#15 What Is This? A Frog For Ants?

What Is This? A Frog For Ants?
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68points

#16 What Are These - Sweaters For Ants?!

What Are These - Sweaters For Ants?!
65points

#17 I Built A Mini iMac (That Works!)

I Built A Mini iMac (That Works!)
64points

#18 What Is This? A Bernie Sanders For Ants?

What Is This? A Bernie Sanders For Ants?
64points

#19 This Extremely Detailed Terrarium

This Extremely Detailed Terrarium
64points

#20 What Is This, Marketing For Ants?

What Is This, Marketing For Ants?
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60points
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