It comes as no surprise that most things wear down over time. But do we ever really pay attention to how the objects in our daily lives change after years of use or exposure to the elements? Probably not very often, which is why it’s easy to miss just how much they totally transform little by little. The items, once shiny and brand new, eventually end up looking quite different. Get ready to be fascinated and oddly intrigued by this list of 65 everyday items that have clearly seen better days.
#1 The Way My Brother’s Socks Have Worn Down
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#2 The Door To The Gents’ At A Local Pub (Ladies’ Included For Contrast)
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#3 My Collection Of Pencil Stubs From 2025
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#4 My Mums Dog Can Open The Door And This Is Where Her Paw Has Worn Down The Wall Over The Years
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#5 32 Year Old Hat That Reddit Helped Me Replace
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#6 Scrub Daddy I’ve Used For 2 Years vs. The New One I Just Got
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#7 Gate Etching Perfect Lines In The Concrete
Although I wouldn’t want to listen to this scraping across twice a day.
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#8 This Brazilian Barber
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#9 My Grandma’s LEGO Keychain vs. My LEGO Luke Keychain
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#10 A Sign That Once Said Something
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#11 Where People Bump Their Knuckles Grabbing Paper Towel
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#12 Tire Marks On A Bike Rack
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#13 A Brick Driveway In Kansas City
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It makes perfect sense that we form emotional attachments to the objects we come into contact with or use on a day-to-day basis. In most cases, these items become more than just handy helpers in our everyday lives, shaping the experiences, memories, and even relationships that we hold near and dear to our hearts.
#14 My Teeth Worn Down After Years Of Holding Sewing Needles In My Teeth
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#15 Soap Used On Eyebrows For 6 Years
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#16 The Guy She Tells You Not To Worry About vs. You
I’m genuinely tearing up. I’ve had OG Pika since at least ’99, and he was already “well loved” (read: roughed up) before a dog got hold of him. This line came out in 1998, and I never thought I’d find another, never mind in such good condition.
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#17 The Sun Damage On This Motel Telephone Avoids The Shadow Of The Phone Itself
Phone probably hasn’t moved from this spot in years.
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#18 Pole With Years Of Staples
Snapped a pic of this in San Francisco, I guess it’s not exactly “worn” but thought it was cool.
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#19 Unused Sticker vs. 7 Months In My Pocket
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#20 Years Of Service At Dollar Store
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#21 Light Dimmer At A Restaurant In NE, Indiana
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#22 Shopping Cart Parking Place
These shopping carts formed little potholes by being moved a bit a thousand times a day.
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#23 Found A Bowling Pin Hiding In The Floorboards
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#24 6 Is The Least Common Number At The Grocery Store Checkout
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#25 Subway Seat On Brooklyn Bound L Train
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#26 I Think I Should Have Changed The Cabin Air Filter 100k Miles Ago
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From the coffee mugs we can’t resist reaching for to the ticket stubs from an unforgettable concert, these objects usually serve as powerful reminders of moments we want to cherish forever. Interestingly enough, they become deeply personal over time because they function like little memory holders that help us remember our emotions and experiences more vividly.
#27 Found This Dice Washed Up On The North Shore Of Lake Erie. Looks Like The Lake Rolled A 2
Edges are rounded and sanded. I’m keeping this thing forever.
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#28 Hook For Holding Shutters
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#29 NO
Sign still left up as a general deterrent.
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#30 Not Using A Mouse Mat On An IKEA Desk For 8 Years
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#31 Doing Some Work For A Client And Found This…
How long do you think this thing has been here?
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#32 Suggestions For A Worn Down Steering Wheel?
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#33 A Worn Down Knife Of My Grandma. Supposedly 40 Years Old
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#34 The Way The Lock Has Worn Down The Door/Wall
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#35 Help “Reupholstering” (?) Worn Down Headphone Padding
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#36 Apple Pen Tip After Probably 2-3 Years Of Daily Use vs. Replacement
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#37 My Great Grandmas Kitchen Knife
She (b. 1915) was a hardworking woman and played a very important role in our family. Living off the land and cooking for the family and friends on our farm practically her whole life. My dad keeps this in his safe now. He and she were close, and he had seen her use it all throughout his life. He told me family would always tell her she needed a new knife, but she never got one. So she just kept on using this.
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#38 These 100 Year Old Butcher Blocks At The Local Butcher
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#39 A Gate At A Hospital
Or as I like to call it “the germ sharing gate”.
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It probably isn’t surprising to learn that familiar objects contribute to our overall emotional stability. For children, items like their favorite stuffed toy provide comfort in times of distress. As expected, adults also turn to trusty possessions for reassurance and a sense of security during stressful periods.
#40 Old And New Brake Pedal
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#41 My Coworkers 70 Yr Old Vice Grips vs. My New Ones
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#42 A Hook To Hold Open My Front Door
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#43 6 Year Old Roomba Side Sweeper Brushes Old vs. New
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#44 Wear Marks On A Conveyor Belt
I like how you can see where each dampener drags separately.
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#45 Concrete Worn Down By Zamboni Backing In And Out For 30 Years
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#46 This Wall Is Worn Down From Years Of Customers Resting Against It
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#47 A Bar Worn Down By Sawdust Slung Off The Blade Of The Sawmill
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#48 The More This Seat Is Worn Down The More It Reveals The Old Design
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#49 What Two Years On A Forklift Does To A Silicon Wedding Band
Side by side of two exact bands, except one has been worn on my steering hand. Please, hold your applause.
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#50 Years Of Coffee
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#51 My Daily Watch
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#52 Anti Slip Coating At Local Playground
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Interestingly enough, it’s quite common for us to give our favorite inanimate objects feelings and other human traits. This phenomenon, known as anthropomorphism, actually leads us to feel certain emotions, such as guilt, when it comes to letting go of worn items we’ve been holding onto for years.
#53 Right vs. Left Door Handle
The handle on the right is used way more.
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#54 Years Of Rain Draining Off These Awnings In Tokyo Have Created A Dyke In The Street
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#55 Car Bump Stops, Doubt They’ve Been Changed On This 19 Year Old Car
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#56 Rust Path On Train Station Stairs
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#57 Dog Toys
The same dog toy, one bought when my girl turned 1, the other when she turned 4. She still prefers the ratty old one.
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#58 I’ve Seen Plenty Of Worn Out Back Tires, But This Is The Most I’ve Ever Worn Down A Front Tire
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#59 This Worn Down Floor On Front Of The Register At A Local Hardware Store Shows Layers Of Different Floors
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#60 The Area On My Floor Where I Turn Around While Pacing Has Worn Down Over The Years
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#61 Well Worn Down To The Metal
I never noticed this until recently. I’m guessing from where my work boots/jeans rub when I get in and out of the truck.
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#62 Removed A Sticker Off Of My Midnight Blue MacBook Air
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#63 The Bathroom At This Restaurant In Lulea, Sweden
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#64 Catnip Banana 3 Years Of Use vs. A Few Days
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#65 My Car Stick
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Although forming an emotional connection to everyday objects is generally harmless, it can sometimes become unhealthy. This is especially true when the attachment begins to disrupt daily life or trigger negative emotions, leading to the development of serious disorders like excessive hoarding.
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