Though time may famously heal all wounds, the passage of days, weeks and years has yet another side effect — altering clothing, tools and even buildings as we know them.
From hats to century-old staircases, here are 20 pics that prove the power of time.
1
Sun Bleached
“This carpet (bought in 1992) lost its red where it was exposed to sunlight.”
2
Seattle Skyline
“Seattle before and after removing the Alaskan Way Viaduct in 2020.”
3
Zipping Around
“1995 zippo, before and after. One day it will look like it did before the sanding and polish.”
4
Keeper of Keys
“Before and after 36 years of wear on gorilla keyring.”
5
Staying Sharp
“Before and after 41 years of sharpening (found at knife store in Kyoto).”
6
Stooped Down
“Well-worn and vandalized steps of an abandoned building in Lisbon.”
7
In The Pocket
“Rectangular outline from years of phones being in this pocket.”
8
Penciled In
“Ma wife's still usable pencil.”
9
Looking Sharp
“2 years of daily use as a marine mechanic vs a coworkers brand new one.”
10
Leather Wear
“Leatherman Leather Holster.”
11
Honest Abe
“Abraham Lincoln Before And After The Civil War.”
12
Take a Leak
“This leaky pipe from the flat roof has eroded the brick.”
13
Instrumental Wear
“Trumpet that, after years of playing, sweat has eroded the silver plating.”
14
Totally Tubular
“My Germolene that I've kept in my backpack for years vs a newly-bought one.”
15
Stairway to Heaven
“The stairwell in my 200-year-old tenement building.”
16
Feeling Pressed
“My numpad enter button at work.”
17
Fixer Upper
“Before and after of my 8-year project (1972 Datsun 240z Restomod).”
18
Earn Your Stripes
“Someone said my tiger belongs here. New and old childhood toy.”
19
More Cowbell
“Our school's cowbell after 20 years of use.”
20
Hats Off
“Hat after year of constant use (left) vs brand new one (right).”
