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101 Worn-Out Things That Show How Time Changed Them
CuriositiesSEP 11, 2026

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!

#61 This Key After 10 Years Of Entering Orders At My Grandmothers Shop

A worn keyboard with a hole in the Enter key, demonstrating how objects can change over time through use.
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#62 The Metal Wore Out In The Only Chair The Barber Uses Everyday

Hair clippings on a barber shop floor, demonstrating how objects change over time in a barbershop.
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#63 My Old Ball Next To A New One. After 8 Years It Is Time For Well Earned Retirement!

A new Wilson basketball next to a heavily worn basketball, demonstrating how objects change over time.
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#64 Drywall Beneath The Card Reader

A wall-mounted electronic device with wires exposed, demonstrating how objects can change over time through wear and tear.
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#65 Slightly Worn Peace Dollar

Coin with worn features, demonstrating how much objects can change and erode over time.
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17points

#66 Before And After 41 Years Of Sharpening (Found At Knife Store In Kyoto)

Two knives, one new with a price tag and one smaller, used, illustrating how objects can change over time.
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#67 My Old 54 Mm Skateboard Wheels Next To My New 54 Mm Skateboard Wheels

A hand holding two skateboard wheels, one new and white, the other old and discolored, showing how objects change over time.
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#68 Stairs Built In 1829 vs. 2005

Stone stairs showing how much objects can change over time with foot traffic.
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#69 New Yoda vs. 2 Years Old Yoda

Two Yoda keychains, one old and faded, the other new and vibrant, showing how objects can change over time.
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#70 Rip After 10 Yr

Two DeWalt impact drivers, one heavily used and worn, the other new, illustrating how objects can change over time.
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#71 The Men's Bathroom Door vs. The Women's At My Engineering University

A side-by-side comparison of two restroom doors, illustrating the change over time, with one door showing more wear.
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#72 Grandpa Cut His Wedding Band Off After 55 Years Of Not Being Able To Remove It

A close-up of an aged hand with a distinctive indentation on a finger, showing how objects can change over time.
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#73 Fake Door At IKEA

A wooden door with white residue around the handle, showing how much objects can change with use.
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#74 These Golf Balls At The Mini Golf Course I Work At Became Smooth After Spending A Lot Of Time In A Stream

Six colorful golf balls, three new and three old, showing how objects change over time due to wear and tear.
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#75 Arbys Broom

Two brooms, one new and one heavily used, demonstrating how much objects can change over time.
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#76 A Brand New Sketch Book Next To A Fully Used One (Same Type Of Sketch Book)

An old, thick journal full of sketches beside a new, thin blank journal, showing how objects can change over time.
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#77 A Key After 12 Years Of Use vs. The Spare

Two car keys, one new and one worn, showing how objects can change over time.
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#78 I’ve Made A Lot Of Mistakes In My Life

A new pink Paper Mate eraser next to a worn, misshapen one, showing how objects can change over time.
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#79 Table Hockey Puck After About Four And A Half Years Of Playing. New One On The Left For Comparison

Two hockey pucks, one new and smooth, the other old and worn, demonstrating how objects can change over time.
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#80 X-Mas Of 2019 I Got Two Pillows And Used 1 Of Them Every Night For A Year

Two white pillows, one new and fluffy, the other old and flattened, demonstrating how objects change over time.
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