The world we live in is in a constant state of change, as we can see in literally everything around us. From normal wear and tear, to accelerated decomposition from weather, natural events, or even over-use.
The world we live in is in a constant state of change, as we can see in literally everything around us. From normal wear and tear, to accelerated decomposition from weather, natural events, or even over-use, not even we humans can escape the grasp of father time as our own bodies go through this process as we age.
So get comfortable and prepare yourself to see everything from people and plants to cars and buildings, that prove time eventually wears everything out.
In some cases it may only take weeks or months, while in other instances it may be the result of years or decades, but eventually everything begins to crumble beneath the unstoppable forward momentum of our material universe.
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A well traveled person will have a well-traveled suitcase, this thing probably has its own miles account.
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This monk has become one with his prayer spot as over time his feet have created deep indentations in the wood floor.
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A stack of brand new bills vs. old ones in circulation.
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This candy dispenser is so old the candy inside of it has all but turned to dust.
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These stairs have changed over the years and the people who have gone up and down them.
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Men open this bathroom door in a very specific spot.
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Years of people touching the foot on this statue have resulted in the foot looking like it belongs to a Simpsons character.
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A short-cut that has become part of the landscape.
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Thousands of customers at this bank over the years have worn down the floor in front of the teller windows.
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I wonder if there's a way to tell which keys on the keyboard are used the most over time?
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The way water runs down the face of this rock has created a natural set of 'steps'.
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Some handys tourists have worn off the patina of this statue over the years.
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This fence post has been painted almost every color imaginable over the years.
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This bolt snap at the end of a dog leash has gone on counteless walks.
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An abandoned Hotel outside of a once-bustling gold mining community.
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An iPad case that has seen some heavy usage over the years.
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These marks in the floor of the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, have been made by hundreds of years worth of worshipers dragging themselves across the floor on their knees.
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The pages of this old book are literally starting to crumble.
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This is a portrait of Columbus In Turin, Italy. His finger is gold as it has been touched my hundreds of thousands of people over the years as it was believed to be good luck.
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Current horse-riding boots vs. the pair that is replacing them.
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The result of items being slid across the counter of a convenience store over the years.
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This bull mosaic has a hole worn in its 'private parts' as it was considered good luck to place your heel on it, and turn.
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The ghostly remains of an older house that is no longer standing.
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Metal mesh on this bridge shows the path most people have taken over the years.
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A delivery driver's face after 28 years of driving. The sun damage to the side of his face that was in the sun vs. the side that was in the shade.
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The sustain pedal on this piano has been used so much it has a whole worn through it.
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The wind has blown this tree sapling so much it has worn down the dirt and grime off of the fence behind it.
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A couple bought two identical teddy bears when their child was born. The one on the left is 25 years old and well-loved, the one on the right has been kept in storage to be given to a future grandchild.
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This 15 year old handle (compared to a new one) at a Children's Science Museum.
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Water from wet hands combined with the air from this hand-dryer has 'washed away' some of the paint on this bathroom wall.
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A leather glasses case has turned into a slice of bacon over the years.
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This person had to have their wedding band cut-off after 25 years of wearing it, but the indentation is permanent.
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The area rug in this family's dining room has kept the floor underneath it in pristine condition.
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Years of mineral deposit and rust build up in this pipe.
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This tree branch grew across the top of a cement wall and has worn down to a smooth underside over time.
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This bell that alerts the shop owner when someone comes into the shop has worn a hole completely through the top of the door that it hits against.
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A cool fractal pattern that has emerged in the bottom of a coffee mug from years of stirring with a spoon.
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Passerbys have touched this column so much it is worn down to the point of needing repair.
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The various stages of a penny's life.
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I think it might be time to get a new mouse.
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No matter how well you treat your tools, eventually it will be time to replace them.
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A domino table that has seen plenty of games.
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I guess there were many more right-handed people who opened this door over the years.
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Nothing beats a new pair of shoes, but respect to the old pair that this person got their moneys worth out of.
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A shaving brush that has reached the end of its service.
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There's probably still a telephone in there somewhere...
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It appears you may have worn out your welcome.
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Decades of posters, flyers, and advertisements on this wall have become a wall of their own.
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You can see the path most traveled in this now empty office.
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Talk about barely hanging on... Some kid is going to get a not-so-pleasant surprise one of these days.
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If you ever needed a reason to quit smoking, this is the aftermath of what was left behind in a chain smoker's room after they passed away.
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A construction worker's hammer worn down over time, and just look at the precision and accuracy he has.
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The force is not so strong with this Darth Vader lego keychain.
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This bear statue in the a capitol building in California has received plenty of nose rubs over the years.
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This 150-year-old Bible has definitely been read cover to cover, more than just a few times.
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Thousands of tetherball games over the years have left their mark on this pole.
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Nothing beats a great pair of worn-in boots... except a new pair.
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You can see the path of the Sun as it shines through this glass bulb and burns a part of the grass.
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These shoe inserts have definitely provided some serious support over the year.
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A brand new skateboard wheel vs. the one being replaced.
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The paint on this bathroom door at the mechanics shop has been eaten away by the oils and chemicals on the mechanic's hands over the year.
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People have been opening this door using everything but the handle.
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years of swinging and being blowing by the wind has cause this chain to wear away a cool pattern against this rusty piece of metal.
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I wonder if these doggos enjoyed this frisbee toy?
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This building must hot have an elevator.
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This flip phone has seen some serious use and abuse.
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A zippo lighter in its present condition vs. how it looked originally after being 'restored'.
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An old multi-tool case that has seen years of use vs. a brand new one.
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How many haircuts do you think it takes to wear down the floor of a barber shop like this?
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This brush can finally retire after years of hard work.
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You know this is a busy path when the diamond plate has been reduced to a smooth surface.
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This quarter has been almost completely worn down to blank template.
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The space between... you and me.
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Years of gaming with long fingernails have worn down this S key.
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Black spots on the wall from years of opening and closing these cabinet doors.
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How many times has this floor been covered over or re-laminated?
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Nature reclaiming space.
