Time Hit These Places And Things Harder Than The Rest Of Us
The last few years may have felt like a blur, but every now and then, something reminds us that time seems to move a little slower in some places.
All of these people slowed down long enough to notice that the things and places around them have been permanently shaped or worn down by time, sometimes in the best way possible.
The Door Entry Bell Has Worn Down The Wood Over 50 Years
Some stores are fortunate enough to be open for decades of business in the same community.
This shop has been a neighborhood staple for over 50 years and the wooden door warped by the entry bell is evidence of the many customers who have come in and out of the store.
These Ancient Stones Warped By Raindrops
A historic Italian castle is showing the signs of wear in smooth stone from centuries of water drops falling in the exact same place.
According to the caption, the 700-year-old castle has been facing the elements causing these large indents to form.
The Worn-Out Frets On These Guitars
The guitarist who owns these guitars must have some insane calluses on their fingers because the frets on their different guitars have been worn to the shape of their fingertips.
These guitars have seen hours and hours of practice.
An Old Gravestone Being Swallowed By A Tree
A gravestone from the 1700s is being slowly consumed by a giant tree trunk that is growing around the stone.
The tree is much younger than the stone but it’s hard to say which one will win this battle.
This Copy Editor’s Pencil Collection
A copy editor by career has been saving all his used-up pencils and gathered quite an impressive collection.
Each of these pencils was used and sharpened until it had fully served its purpose.
A Blast From The Past Through The Pavement
The city courthouse is one of the oldest buildings in town.
The pavement in front of this courthouse has been worn down to reveal the original old brick street from decades before the city developed.
When A Tree Falls In The Woods And Everyone Steps Over It…
A fallen tree on a local trail was an inconvenience for a few years, causing hikers to climb over the downed wood.
After the wood began to rot, a combination of the weather and hiker’s boots helped break down the log in the middle of the path.
A Spiral Fossil From The Ocean
A seashell that was fossilized in a stone has slowly been worn down by the ocean over hundreds of years.
The part of the shell that is now visible has been smoothed into a thin spiral.
The Floor In This Restaurant That’s Nearly A Century Old
A local restaurant opened in 1924 is older than almost all of the town’s residents and the floor in front of the cash register is showing signs of the building’s age.
The flooring may have been re-covered multiple times, but the evidence remains.
The Stairs At The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
You knew that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is leaning, but did you know that the marble staircases have been warped by thousands of tourists’ feet causing them to smooth and flatten out?
These are stairs you would want to take slowly, for a few reasons.
Old Versus New Plushie Toy
The little stuffed animal on the left has been loved, snuggled, and dragged around for 14 whole years.
The brand new stuffie on the right was found at a thrift shop and shows just how far that little dude on the left has come.
Customer Stands Here, Please
A neighborhood variety store has been in business for so long that customers have begun to wear down the flooring in front of the cash register.
That’s one way to tell that a store is keeping good business.
Surprisingly, Not A Scene From The Hobbit
An old stone and wood footpath in Cornwall, U.K., has been worn down by thousands of feet over hundreds of years.
The path has stayed clear of the creeping ivy and the wood has been warped to the shape of boots climbing over it.
The Well-Worn Teaspoon
When you live in Yorkshire, England, drinking tea is almost as natural as bathing.
This person clearly has a favorite teaspoon because the metal has been worn down from hitting the bottom of thousands of teacups over the years.
This Dino Has Lived Through Some Serious Battles
Children sometimes pick a favorite toy and play with it until it falls apart and needs repairs.
This dinosaur is an example of how much wear and tear certain toys take during the toddler years. According to the caption, there is a “spot worn on my son’s pachycephalosaurus’ head from years of head-butting other dinosaurs.”
Oxidizing Crayons Changed Color
A gold crayon and a copper crayon were stashed away for years where they had the chance to oxidize and turn a green color.
Lady Liberty knows all about this copper-turning-green phenomenon. These crayons would be perfect for coloring in a picture of her.
What’s Left Of This Screwdriver
The wearing down of this screwdriver is not in the spot that you might expect.
Instead, it’s worn down and weakened in the middle of the metal bar. OP explained the screwdriver is actually used for scraping grip tape at a skate shop.
Teeter-Totter Toddlers Love To Push Off
Teeter-totters seem to be few and far between these days so it makes sense that ones like this have evidence of thousands of children’s feet (and some parents and grandparents) lining up to push off.
Charlie Brown, let me down. “What will you give me?”
Tiles Are Worn Down To Look Like Pretty Painted Stones
Smoothed rocks that look like sea glass but appear to have interesting patterns or colors on them could be tiles that have been eroded away and smoothed by natural water erosion.
This person found a handful of old tiles that have become relics of what they used to be, after being washed over by waves for years.
This Old Leather Wallet Compared To A Brand New One
Some people are excellent at keeping their fashion waste low by using products until they are so worn out they need to be replaced.
This person was gifted a similar wallet exactly 15 years apart. The one on the right should easily last them for the next 15.
“Local Bike Shop Shows Significant Wear From The Last 30 Some Tears Of Customers”
You would think after seeing this brick wear down, the bike shop would put a sign outside that told customers not to rest their bikes on the wall.
That’s a significant impact that probably won’t be cheap to fix. Why is it that they always choose that spot?
“This Whole Brick Wall Which Has Been Shaped By The Sea”
The sea can do anything if you let it. How did the water manage to flatten a brick wall like this?
It almost looks like it melted. Water has the power to degrade almost anything after enough exposure.
“Had This Burger King Collectible Cup For 20 years”
These Burger King cups are very popular amongst collectors. This person luckily found another at a flea market which they can use to replace the old one.
All you had to do was keep it inside of the box it came in and it wouldn’t have become so worn out.
“Grew Up Dating The Boy Next Door. This Is The Path That’s Been Worn Between Our Yards”
Love can overpower many things, and that’s including Mother Nature. Here, we see how each step of their relationship left a path between their yards.
They took the same route every time they visited each other. This must have been the easiest relationship ever.
Be Careful With Swings
It might be a good idea to check the metal attached to the swing before putting your kids in it. It could be close to the edge like you see here.
You wouldn’t want your child flying through the air like Superman thanks to an old chain wearing down.
All Hands On Deck
The monkey bars should be a part of every person’s childhood. They are a test of strength and willpower since not everyone can get across them.
As you can see, the number of worn bars lessons as you get closer to the end. Only the strong survive this.
This Uber Driver’s Consistent Arm Placement Has Worn The Top Of The Center Console Out
Do you know how often you have to drive to have this happen? This Uber driver must have the most miles put on a car in the city he lives in.
Doesn’t that scratch his elbow? This man doesn’t seem to care — he’s only concerned with getting his riders to their destination.
The Outline Of This Reception Desk Is Traced Perfectly In The Floor
Here’s another example of the floor revealing where people like to stand. This reception desk sees folks standing in a close range but still a little spread apart.
The markings are not in one spot, like the store before this slide. How long before they come and upgrade the wood?
20 Years Of Loving Later
The Redditor who shared this wrote, “Winnie the Pooh bear, both 20 years old, both the same model, my favourite toy and the other as a back up just in case.”
That’s so sweet! Look how much love Pooh Bear has gotten.
This Spoon Has Scraped A Lot Of Tasty Food
“My Dad has worn this spoon down over 30 years from scraping the bottom of cooking pans and pots.”
Looks like it might be time to get Dad a new spoon soon!
A Liberty Dollar
Now that is one worn-out coin. This person’s grandfather carried the silver dollar in his pocket for more than 50 years!
You can still make out Lady Liberty, but just barely.
Old And New
Care to guess the difference in age between these brushes and dust pans?
Seven years. That’s how long it took the bottom set to look the way it does here. That’s a lot of cleaning.
Which Would You Rather Sit In?
Although the worn-out chair on the left doesn’t look nearly as appealing as the brand new one, it was obviously quite comfortable for someone to wear it out this much.
Its useful life is over though — on to the shiny new chair!
