Time may heal all wounds, but it also damages all things. Or most things, anyway. Be it from years of human contact, wasting away under the sun, or simply doing its job, things can’t help but wear down.
Here’s a list showing just how destructive the force of time can be.
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“This newel post cap showing wear and tear from 100 years of people slamming their hip into it.”
People still slam their hip into it this day, but at least now it’s a rounded edge instead of a sharp one. Better to be bruised than stabbed!
“Hikers have worn down this fallen tree on the trail.”
Now it’s a kind of mulch, which can help grow a new tree, which will eventually fall on a path and be trampled. Such is the circle of life.
“My tech decks, brand new, 6 years, 12 years.”
Seeing this post was how I learned that not only do some people still use tech decks, but that they’re still being made at all!
“The flooring in the waiting area at this pizzeria is so worn you can see the old floor.”
This is kind of a shame, because now you can see how much better the old floor was.
“My (Yorkshire) in-laws teaspoon, it’s seen the bottom of so many cups it’s worn flat.”
And it still does its job! Doesn’t need to have a rounded tip to be able to stir.
“Chris Stapleton’s late ’50s Gibson LG-2.”
While many musicians like to use newer, prettier instruments, there’s something nice about seeing someone use one that’s obviously well loved.
“This map’s ‘You are here’ has been worn away from people pointing it out.”
And, as such, has wiped away that area in real life. You are nowhere now. You’re in the void.
“Brand new vs. five years of carrying mail.”
Anything that reminds me of the sun’s blinding power and strength is automatically terrifying in my eyes.
“Switching an old worn down gear with a new one.”
Looked about time, that gear on the left looked to be on its last few turns.
“[My] grandpa’s old hammer […].”
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That’s a hammer? As in still is? Surely this thing has worked enough and is more than ready to retire.
“Jam shop in Mendocino, CA. 43 years of wear.”
It shows that they’ve had quite a successful business at least! Not to mention they haven’t ever changed the layout. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
“New vs old skateboard wheels.”
The new wheel looks like a marshmallow, or perhaps a merengue or cream type of treat. The old wheel looks like pasta that was dropped on the floor.
“Replaced my elephant doorstop today.”
As we all know, an elephant with a frayed trunk is just incapable of holding doors open.
“My one year-old fishing shoes versus my brand new ones.”
I don’t fish. Is fishing really that rigorous that this type of damage happens after one year?
“This metal ring to tie boats to in a harbour.”
Really hoping this gets replaced soon, or someone’s gonna lose their boat.
“15 years of daily use.”
Thank goodness by that point it’s all muscle memory, otherwise you’d be driving blind.
“After 3 years, my work keyboard has created a heat map of my most used keys.”
It sure seems like you select all and save a lot. Not to mention your D key evolved into a second C.
“My 14 years old well worn toy compared to a new one found from second hand shop.”
Seeing childhood toy damage is strangely sweet. You can just tell how much it was loved!
“Rubber gasket for Moka pot after 7 years of use.”
I suppose if any substance will leave something stained and dirty, it’d be coffee.
“My 92 year old fathers dutch hoe on the left…it’s around 30 years old.”
I appreciate the commitment, but there’s no reason this shouldn’t have been replaced even a little bit sooner. At 28 years, maybe.
