40 Mildly Interesting Pictures That Show Life’s Small Surprises (August 23, 2024)

If you’re in the mood for something that’s just the right level of fascinating, we’ve got you covered. This week’s batch of the most mildly interesting pictures from r/MildlyInteresting is here to tickle your curiosity.

From everyday oddities to subtle surprises, these mildly interesting images are the perfect way to take a break and appreciate the little things in life. Prepare for a scroll that’s not too wild, but definitely not boring either.


1. “Open lemonade container that landed perfectly upside down without completely spilling”

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2. “My ice cube tray had one perfectly clear cube”

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3. “Found some buns that expired 6 months ago. They look like day 1.”

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4. “Specialist dentist said I had some of the longest teeth he’s ever removed.”

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5. “I have a big patch of white hair on the back of my head”

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6. “One of the gallstones that was removed with my gallbladder yesterday”

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7. “Thailand airport’s warning for people who buy ivory”

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8. “Bumped into two strangers with the same tattoo”

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9. “Found this sour patch kid in the bag that’s 4x larger than all the others”

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10. “what happens to potatoes after a year in the cellar”

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11. “Our local supermarket offers free fruits for children to snack while shopping.”

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12. “The shower in my hotel room has a little window in the glass so you can grab your towel without opening the shower door”

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13. “The way IKEA locks 2 fingers together on this display so you can’t flip people off”

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14. “My grandma kept our McDonald’s toys from the 80s and 90s”

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15. “At this English pub in Japan you can order ‘only foam’ beer. They call it a (beer) latte.”

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16. “Kidney stone that resembles Covid-19 virus”

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17. “You can see where my hair started growing out white instead of my natural colour.”

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18. “My onion had a dry layer under a normal layer”

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19. “My roommate was born with 12 fingers and had them amputated as an infant”

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20. “I got my Miner’s Right and it came with a pamphlet telling me not to die.”

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21. “My Tac broke revealing its just a tiny nail”

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22. “My blind cat has abnormally long whiskers to compensate for her blindness”

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23. “The water mark left by my sister’s drink is shaped like the Aries sign”

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24. “Aisle at my local Rite Aid is almost entirely Modelo”

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25. “A plant was put under the hand dryer in a public restroom to catch the drips”

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26. “I saw an ATM in a van today”

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27. “I took a cool picture of lightning”

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28. “This brick in my bedroom wall has two little paw prints in it.”

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29. “I cooked chicken noodle soup with purple carrots. The purple leaked out and the carrots are orange while soup is now purple.”

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30. “Handprint on my leg”

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31. “My fake plant turned yellow and died when left outside.”

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32. “Squished mosquito, left perfect imprint”

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33. “My mom found an old Berenstain Bears book in our garage.”

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34. “These animal souvenirs at the aquarium”

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35. “A cat that has been hanging out outside my local supermarket passed away recently so they made him a memorial”

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36. “Harry Potter Hersey’s has 10 more calories even though it has the same ingredients.”

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37. “The bruise on my knee traveled ‘up’ because I’ve had to elevate my leg”

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38. “Minimalist Footwear”

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39. “My mom’s homemade toe prosthetic”

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40. “1200 pair telco copper cable”

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