Some of the most fascinating things in life hide behind mundanity. You’ll have to look a little closer to notice what makes them stand out, just like in the photos you’re about to see.
These snapshots come from the Mildly Interesting subreddit. All 24 million members share the same captivation over eye-catching things embedded within the humdrum of daily life. Here, people share pictures of random laser lights appearing in the night sky, square-shaped watermelons, and chia seeds sprouting from toothbrushes.
If reading that confused you, check out this list we’ve compiled to see for yourself. Scroll through and see if you find at least one that grabs your attention.
#1 These Wild Burros Hang Out In My Neighborhood Often
Image credits: Alternative_Appeal
#2 Today’s 1 Euro Coin From Greece Depicting 2400 Year Old Greek Coin
Image credits: pietr8
#3 Local Funeral House Offers A $85 Cardboard Casket
Image credits: Kilo2Ton
We all have tedious tasks that immediately bore us when they appear on our daily to-do list. However, as author and speaker Steve Pavlina points out, finding something interesting amidst mundanity is all about perspective.
Take your least favorite household chore. The mere thought of it likely drains your energy. But as Pavlina wrote in an article for his website, you can pair these activities with enjoyable activities, like listening to music or your favorite audiobook.
#4 I Made A Blanket That Rolls Up To Look Like Sushi
Image credits: HealTHCareEmbroidery
#5 The Napkin On My Flight Has A Buttonhole
Image credits: Milliways07
#6 Car Parking Without Saftey Barriers
Image credits: mannymelb1987
Pavlina noted that the slightest shift in approach toward a task or life itself can drastically change your perceptions. He pointed out that “it’s mainly a matter of being creative and thinking divergently.”
“If the standard approach is boring, reject the standard approach; otherwise, you’re being boring!” he wrote.
#7 Dad’s Relay Torch From The ‘84 Olympics
Image credits: red_suspenders
#8 Our Daughter Was Born With A Lot Of Hair
Image credits: Cavalier26
#9 My Child That Was Born Last Week Has Natural Blonde Highlights
Image credits: duckfart88
Life comes with dull moments, and there’s no escaping them. And if you accept such a reality, you may find something interesting in it, too. This is a perspective that writer and TV presenter Adrian Chiles follows.
In an article for The Guardian, Chiles noted how “embracing the boring” became his secret to happiness. He applies it to all facets of life, including personal and professional relationships and “affairs of the heart and wallet.”
#10 My Kitten’s Nose Turns A Darker Shade Of Pink When She’s Sleepy
Image credits: epineph_RN
#11 The Monthly Dosage Of Medication Necessary For My Survival
Image credits: Hurambuk
#12 Mounted Police Taking Pictures At The Beach
Image credits: jvilly
Now, we’d like to hear from you, readers. Have you had moments when you’ve seen something eye-catching stand out amidst a seemingly mundane environment? Share them in the comments!
#13 I Was Born With Only 2 Fingers And A Thumb On My Right Hand
Image credits: Beard_of_8bit
#14 I Found A 12 Year Old Pouch Of Capri Sun In The Middle Of A Desert In New Mexico
Image credits: jameswest22
#15 Friend’s Umbrella Grew A Large Mushroom In The Month She Didn’t Use It
Image credits: stephaniechia
#16 There's A Free-Roaming Turtle With A Diaper At My Local Gym
Image credits: Boumy
#17 This Mesh Bag Makes Oranges Look Way More “Orange”
Image credits: jollycreation
#18 This Bunny In My Yard Doesn't Have Bunny Ears
Image credits: Cyberdan3
#19 The Scar On My Arm Doesn’t Get Dirty
Image credits: dumbwhip
#20 My Adopted Street Cat Before And After Being Neutered At Age 13
Image credits: luhbreton
#21 My Copper Wire Off Ebay Arrived With Six Different Collectable Princess Diana Memorial Stamps From 1998
Image credits: IndigoBlue14
#22 Our Pilot Today
Image credits: New_Fault_1002
#23 My Workplace's Air Conditioner Condenses So Much Water That It's Growing Cattails At The End Of The Parking Lot
Image credits: iamdarkyoshi
#24 The Shower Head In Our Airbnb In Vietnam Has A Clear Water Water Filter Build Into It
Image credits: Bellpop
#25 Got My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out Today
Image credits: JohGri123
#26 My Mom Sent This Picture Of The Soda Aisle At Her Grocery Store
Image credits: MyraBannerTatlock
#27 My Right Pupil Isn’t Centered Nor Is It A Circle
Image credits: Virtual-Astronaut455
#28 Someone Donated Hundreds Of Space Jam Fleece Throws To Our Flood Relief Fund
Image credits: BadPunsIsHowEyeRoll
#29 Contact Area Between Train Wheel And Rail
Image credits: XWHV
#30 There’s A Hammock In My Hotel Room Instead Of A Couch
Image credits: pwstern79
#31 The Colour Gradient Of The Eggs In My Fridge
Image credits: Stash_pit
#32 My Mother Bought Me Another Copy Of The Toy I've Had Since I Was A Child
Image credits: Reaversal
#33 My Neighbors Regularly Throw Away Brand New Suitcases
Image credits: Reality_Concentrate
#34 Scent Free Zone For Workers
Image credits: yussi1870
#35 What 25 Years Of Sideways Storage Does To Pewter Candlesticks
Image credits: Pangwiny
#36 Quaalude Pill Sample Pack Found At Grandmas House
Image credits: RichPay2111
#37 This Oddly Shaped Toilet Bowl In A Doctor's Office
Image credits: invisus64
#38 My Girlfriend Met A Person At The Bar With The Inverse Of Her Tattoo
Image credits: jeshy1
#39 A Chia Seed Sprouted From My Toothbrush
Image credits: Cheez-it_king
#40 One Of My Coke Bottle Candies Was Empty
Image credits: henkheijmen
#41 My Niece Has 6 Fingers On Both Hands [oc]
Image credits: mugheesdogar
#42 Someone Plastered His Car With Solar Panels And Keeps His Car Loading Everywhere He Parks
Image credits: AutGuy1996
#43 Found A Small Deer Skull In The Woods
Image credits: kronkarp
#44 Identical Product With A Different Nutri-Score
Image credits: kenm88
#45 The Soft Ground At The Park Is Made Up Of What Looks Like Recycled Soles Of Shoes
Image credits: BrooklynJewishMom
#46 I Put Some Bacon Grease On My Electric Skillet And It Formed A Perfect Diamond
Image credits: flyingdrums
#47 When I Drink Alcohol My Scar On My Thumb Lights Up Like A Neon Light Or Lightsaber
Image credits: PhenomEx
#48 So My Cousin Brought My Parents Some 50 Year Old Honey Her Dad Had
Image credits: Sopht_Serve
#49 My Wife And Cat Have Been Prescribed The Same Meds
Image credits: ArcusArtifex
#50 Woke Up To Find This Boulder Of A Tonsil Stone Just Lolling Around On My Tongue
Image credits: AccountNumber478
#51 I Have A Tube With My Brain Fluid In It
Image credits: FriendlyBabyFrog
#52 I Purchased A Modular Sofa, And Every Single Box Contained An Ergonomic Screwdriver
Image credits: 0nly0bjective
#53 Hair That Grew While I Was Sick Grew In Blonde, Then Went Back To Black Once I Recovered
Image credits: put_thelotion
#54 Bed Eaters At Petsmart Hotel
Image credits: Confident-Tart-915
#55 The Area Around My Tick Bite Has Lost All Its Hair
Image credits: TheOriginalMarra
#56 My 1yr Old Son Has A Single Grey Hair
Image credits: A1Mayh3m
#57 My Xl Wrist Vein
Image credits: plaidjammies
#58 My Lawn Grows Rectangular Patch Of Longer And Thicker Grass Where There Was Once A Pond
Image credits: robbo_6
#59 The Warning On This Door At Taco Bell
Image credits: Empty_Technology672
#60 “Crinkle Walls” That Use Less Bricks Then Regular Walls
Image credits: A_Simple_Human1
#61 My Battery Pack Charged Past 100%
Image credits: Eisforever473
#62 Every Night This Light/Laser Comes From Out Of Nowhere And Appears To Be Thousands Of Miles Long
Image credits: Apenerd
#63 My Watermelon Just Exploded, Now My Kitchen Has Juice Everywhere
Image credits: Accomplished-Tie-774
#64 There’s A Time Capsule Inside A Wall At My Gym
Image credits: acastleandacloud
#65 The Amount Of ‘Fog’ Inside My Flight Meant No One More Than A Couple Of Rows From The Air Hostess Could Actually See The Safety Briefing Properly
Image credits: butterchickenboy
#66 This Restaurant Will Give You A 95% Discount If You Pay With Pre-1964 Silver
Image credits: Mike_ZzZzZ
#67 The Color Difference When I Refilled This Grocery-Store Basil With Basil From My Garden
Image credits: NathanielA
#68 TSA Precheck Line Longer Than Standard TSA Line
Image credits: Police_
#69 This Walgreens Doesn’t Keep Their Store Cool Enough To Maintain The Integrity Of Its Chocolate Bars
Image credits: longjuansilver24
#70 I Am Officially A Card Carrying Boob Owner
Image credits: TechieInTheTrees
#71 There Are Tiny Bugs In This Wooden Candle Holder That Create Little Piles Of Sawdust After A Couple Of Days
Image credits: WhileTheWorldBurns
#72 Security Line At A Club In New York Split Into 21-25 And 26+
Image credits: onyxi28
#73 Candles Left Outside During A Heat Wave
Image credits: FireSilicon
#74 My Antibiotic Capsules Just Have A Whole Pill Inside
Image credits: boba-boba
#75 Old Ids Ive Kept From 2014-2024
Image credits: Benjammin1391
#76 The Amount Of Water My Air Conditioner Produced In 6 Hours. (Almost 60 Qt.) New England, USA
Image credits: KeyofB
#77 My Lime Lite Night Light I've Had Plugged In Since The 90s Compared To A Brand New One I Plugged In Today
Image credits: rmm45177
#78 The Fridge At The Welding Shop I Work At
Image credits: fireballin1747
#79 $300 Samsung Ssd Has Spelt “Portable” Wrong On The User Manual
Image credits: Volcz
#80 This Message Etched Into The Chair In My Therapist’s Waiting Room
Image credits: voulux
#81 On The Last Page Of An Old Romance Novel
Image credits: WifeOfSpock
#82 This Old Photograph Seems To Have Peeled Entirely Away Only Where The Fish Are
Image credits: zherper
#83 Broke My Arm - 1 Week Later Fingernails No Longer Grow At Same Rate
Image credits: mrwobling
#84 This Dollar Bill I Got Has A Star At The End Of The Serial Number
Image credits: Puzzleheaded-Permit9
#85 The ATM Gave Me $100 In Brand New $5 Bills
Image credits: der_innkeeper
#86 After Enough Use My Pocket Knife Has Become Magnetic Somehow
Image credits: Joscowill
#87 My Bottle Of Cranberry Juice Had Absolutely Zero Air In It
Image credits: tucci007
#88 Square Shaped Watermelon Being Sold At Local Asian Grocery Store In Canada For $56
Image credits: Never_go_blonde
#89 I Won Every Prize On This Lottery Ticket
Image credits: _strangetrails
#90 Weird Mosquito Bite
Image credits: NeonButtplug
#91 My GF Has A White Freckle
Image credits: catdog42069
#92 Saw Rafts Made Out Of Inflated Sheep Skins
Image credits: sixteen_calipers
#93 My Hotel Room Has A Conference Space In Half Of It Instead Of A Sofa Bed And Furniture
Image credits: kn1f3party
#94 Took My Ring Off After 15 Years
Image credits: Emergency-Compote-58
#95 This Huge Bottle Filled With Old Pills At My Local Pharmacy
Image credits: honeybee-blues
#96 I'm Suddenly Forming Itchy Bumps Along Some Of The Lines Of My 7 Year Old Tattoo
Image credits: cohonka
#97 My Bruise Turned Into Squiggles
Image credits: k8tiebr0wn
#98 Hot Pockets No Longer Come With A Microwave Sleeve
Image credits: nomadicquandaries
#99 This Change Machine That Provides 4 Quarters And 2 Pennies For Every Dollar Inserted
Image credits: mushroompizzayum
#100 This Pub In London Only Welcomes Regulars
Image credits: DiscreetBeats
#101 Someone Brought A Rabbit To My Local Gym
Image credits: Any-Project-2107
#102 I Nicked My Upper Ear Cartilage Over 1 Month Ago With Electric Clippers While Trimming My Hair
Image credits: Kingding_Aling
