There's a saying, "Time heals all wounds." Well, that's one heck of a claim that's been empirically shown to be some grade-A b*****t, considering nobody defeats Father Time, either. Like the tides, life rises and falls, springing up and fading away. It's the rhythm of the universe, and there's nothing we can do about it. This fact can drive you mad, like the mythical quest of Ponce De Leon for the Fountain of Youth, or it can inspire you to appreciate the vibrance of our mortal experience.
Down below is a gallery showcasing the solemn fact that there are more ways to measure the passage of time than the tick-the-wall clock hanging in your office.
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“New crisp $10 bill versus worn $10 bill”
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“My grandpa’s wedding ring. He never took it off for over 50 years until the day he died.”
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“New foot callus stone and callus stone worn with one year’s use”
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“My granddad and his wheels, 1950 and 2020”
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“The jeans I wear every day as a farmer: 1-year-old vs Brand new”
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“I got these cups in February 2018. One of them I’ve been using daily and the other I kept as a souvenir.”
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“Cat’s favorite toy, 3 months.”
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“Replaced my boots with the same ones. New vs 2 years of daily use”
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“My father had this made for my son’s 6th birthday. He turns 26 in April.”
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“A jacket: after 8ish years of use and brand new”
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“My 1998 stuffed Pikachu, well-loved and given to me by my parents. The second picture is a mint condition one.”
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“New pair of work pants after 2 years of working in excavation.”
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“Door handles to a stairwell at my school.”
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“Well-loved bear carried every day for 8 years”
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“My dog’s harness. I forgot how pink it was.”
