16 photos that clearly demonstrate the traces time leaves (17 photos)

Sometimes we don't notice how time passes. But it changes everything around, leaving its mark even on soulless objects. These changes are gradual and may not be noticeable during the process.





But it’s worth comparing things that have been actively used with new ones, and the whole difference becomes obvious. We have collected examples of such time imprints for you.

Finishes its work after 10 years



Looks like it's time for the measuring cup to retire





One year difference



The only chew toy she doesn't destroy within a day or two.

Poor old toilet in my sister's house



Wear and tear on my laptop keyboard (I'm a staff writer)



You can immediately see which pages of the physics textbook have been studied and which have not



Gift shop floor



The bottom half of this doorknob is touchless



My mom bought me the same birthday present, but 8 years apart.



My uncle's lighter, which is 13 years old



It once had the inscription “I love my girlfriend. But my wife hates her!”

Finally replaced my tube of black oil paint after 4 years of use.



A wallet I've been using for almost 12 years compared to the same unused one



A coin that I keep in my pocket and play with when I'm nervous. She's been with me for about a year



Chair leg prints on the floor



White squares on an old kitchen towel wear out faster than green ones.



Time travel six years