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101 Worn-Out Things That Show How Time Changed Them
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101 Worn-Out Things That Show How Time Changed Them

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If you want to get your money’s worth for an object you’ve purchased, you have to actually use it. You can’t hide it in a cupboard or pull it out only once a year when Grandma comes to visit. And yes, using things regularly will result in some wear and tear, but it can actually be pretty amazing to see just how much objects transform throughout years of usage.
To celebrate items that have definitely served their purpose, Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos from around the internet of worn-down objects. From articles of clothing to floor tiles, we hope you enjoy seeing the drastic transformations that these items have undergone. And be sure to upvote the ones that you find most impressive!

#21 This Bank Floor

Smooth floor with worn indentations, demonstrating how much objects can change in appearance over time.
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Another important aspect in making your items last is knowing how to repair them. Whether it’s patching up a hole, sewing a button back on, or removing a stain, most things can easily be fixed with a little tender love and care. If you invest in a small sewing kit, you can save yourself hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in the long run. And if the job is too complicated for you, you can always take the item to a professional before going out to buy something new.

#22 All The Letters On My GF's Lotion Bottle Started Falling Off

A close-up of a white bottle with worn-off labels, demonstrating how much objects can change.
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#23 Door Knobs Exposed To Normal Air vs. Sea Wind

Door handle and lock showing significant wear, demonstrating how much objects can change with age and use.
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#24 Store Doorbell

A worn door frame demonstrating how much objects can change over time.
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Are you enjoying these fascinating photos of items that have lived long, eventful lives, pandas? Keep upvoting the things that you imagine have plenty of stories to tell, and let us know in the comments below what objects you’ve been holding onto the longest. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring similar photos, look no further than right here!

#25 Fax Machine/Scanner Used So Heavily, The Paper Has Cut The Plastic Over Time

A white printer's paper tray filled with many sheets of paper, demonstrating how objects change over time.
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#26 The Wear Marks On This Tetherball Pole

A metal pole with a rusty chain against a blue sky, showcasing how objects can change over time.
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#27 The Glass Globe Of This Light Focused The Sunlight Enough To Burn The Suns Path In The Grass

A light post casting a long shadow on a lawn with a visible path of dead grass, demonstrating how objects change over time.
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#28 My Mom Bought The Same Stuffed Animal For My Sister In Case She Lost It; After 16 Years, We Found All Four Of Them

Four plush chick toys, showing how much objects can change over time with wear.
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#29 Staples From Posters After Four Decades

A utility pole covered in countless staples, an example of how much objects can change over time.
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#30 New £500 Bundle Of £5 Notes Compared To Used Ones

Two stacks of British five-pound notes, one new and one visibly used, demonstrating how objects change over time.
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#31 My Dad Has Had The Same Wallet For So Long His Driver's License Photo Is Imprinted On The Plastic

A faded and dusty wallet ID window demonstrating how objects can change over time.
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#32 Years Of Service

Dust accumulation creating a clear shadow outline on a counter, showcasing how objects can change over time.
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#33 Moving Around Dumbells With My Foot Wore My Shoes Into Showing My Foots Skeletal Pattern

An overhead view of a well-worn, faded gray canvas slip-on shoe with a hole in the toe, showing how objects can change over time.
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#34 The Wire Has Worn Into This Rock After Years Of Hikers Walking Over It

A rock changing shape over time as it grows around a wire mesh fence.
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#35 Dad Ordered A Vintage, Unused Version Of The Same Shaving Brush He's Been Using For The Past 30 Years. Here's The Difference Between The Old And New One

Shaving brushes demonstrate how objects change over time, one new and one worn with matted bristles.
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#36 Dogs Paw Has Worn The Paint Away

A dog hanging out of a car window, with a toilet seat used as a temporary repair, showing how objects change.
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#37 Was Told To Post This Here. The Local Place I Play Ping Pong At. They Haven’t Changed The Tables In 20 Yrs

A worn ping pong table showing significant change over time with faded blue and yellow surfaces.
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#38 My Brother And I Each Received Identical Teddy Bears When We Were Born. I Lived Mine Just A Bit More

Two teddy bears, one new and one worn, showing how objects change over time.
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#39 My Husband's Decade Old Computer Chair vs. New One The Same Model I Am Surprising Him With Tonight

Two gaming chairs, one old and tattered, one new and pristine, illustrating how objects change over time.
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#40 The Comparison Of Right Handed And Left Handed People At My High School

Metal door handles with worn-off paint from use, demonstrating object change over time.
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