The before-and-after trend has taken over the internet more than once. People share their craziest glow-ups (or downs), and the most interesting ways the world has changed around them over time.
We love a good comparison photo to help shake up our perspective on things that people sometimes label mundane or average. Our crazy world is characterized by chaos, coincidence, and advancement—and sometimes we're even lucky enough to capture it on camera.
Ken Dolls From 1985 And 2018
The evolution of the Barbie Ken doll is a little bit creepy, to be honest.
They ditched his beachy hair for a pouffy blowout style, lightened his skin, and darkened his eyes and eyebrows.
Modern-Day iPhone Next To A Motorola Phone From 1998
This picture of a modern iPhone next to a Motorola cell phone from 1998 demonstrates just how far technology has come.
The iPhone functions as a miniature computer, while the Motorola phone on the right was only capable of making phone calls in areas with good reception—a technology relic.
The Damage Caused By Hurricane Florence In Surf City, NC
A before-and-after landscape photo shows the damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Florence in Surf City, North Carolina.
The street has been washed out and the vacation homes sit abandoned in the ruins.
A $10 Lightsaber Vs. A $400 Lightsaber
In a classic example of rich people being able to afford way cooler toys, the $400 lightsaber on the right looks like it should be hanging on Luke Skywalker's belt.
The $10 saber on the left is the version that I grew up smashing my brother over the head with, so maybe it's for the best that we didn't have an IRL model of the Jedi's weapon of choice.
Young Man Who Lost 200 Pounds
A young man shows off his dramatic 200 lb weight loss in before-and-after pictures.
He looks much healthier in the second picture and seems determined to keep it that way!
Right Door Handle Use Compared To Left Door Handle Use
These door handles located in a high school hallway show the wear and tear that the right door has faced compared to the left.
An overabundance of right-handed people have certainly done more damage to the handle metal than the lefties.
A Staircase Built In 1829 Next To One Built In 2005
These side-by-side staircases reflect a divide in modern and traditional architecture styles.
The stairs on the left were built in 1829 and show the worn-down tread patterns from the countless feet that have climbed them. The staircase on the right was reconstructed in 2005 and the flat cement has maintained its shape well.
Father And Son Look The Exact Same In Photos Taken 39 Years Apart
These side-by-side images of young men smiling at the camera are not actually the same person.
The caption says that the men are father and son both pictured aged 20 years old. The photos were taken exactly 39 years apart in 1982 and 2021.
These Twins With Completely Different Skin Tones
Twin siblings compare their arms to highlight their drastically different skin tones.
One twin certainly prefers to spend way more time outside in the sun than the other, and their skin reflects it.
A 6'3" Husband's Jeans Next To His 5'2" Wife's Jeans
This married couple probably has to shop at opposite stores. The husband, who is 6'3", displayed his jeans on the bed next to his wife's jeans, who is 5'2".
He's hitting the Big and Tall section and she's still able to shop in junior girls!
Norwegian Soldier Uniforms 75 Years Ago Vs. Today
These Norwegian soldiers are standing side by side to demonstrate the differences between the military uniforms provided 75 years ago and the ones provided today.
The soldier on the left carries a handgun and wears a full brown suit while the modern-day soldier wears full camouflage tactical gear and carries a semi-automatic rifle.
Look How Far We've Come
The top picture is a bunch of devices from the 1990s.
The bottom picture is an iPhone from 2018 that can do all the things that the devices pictured above it are responsible for.
Did You Know About This?
That tiny thing at the base of the cactus is a person! I had no idea that a cactus could grow to be this big.
They're almost like trees in that sense, where it happens slowly over time.
That's How They Get You
This right here is the price difference between buying plain white chalk at a Target and buying the same chalk from a college book store.
Pretty much a bummer, isn't it?
Can You Believe This Is The Same Person?
They need to let their feet see the light of day so that their tan on their feet can catch up to the rest of their body.
Those are some pale, pale feet.
Wow, That's Huge
The fact that this tornado is pictured next to wind turbines, which are massive, is breathtaking.
Tornados are terrifying, and we should all have a healthy respect for nature and its power.
Before And After A Puppy Playdate
While this dog's gorgeous, fluffy coat is a sight to admire, the dog is more concerned with having a good time running around with his other furry pals, no matter how muddy.
And that's perfectly okay.
King Of The Ocean
It's crazy to think that animals that are this large actually exist.
Whales have terrified me ever since I was young, and I do not think that I am brave enough in the SLIGHTEST to swim with one like this.
Bald Eagle's Nest
Okay, somebody stop this nonsense right now, because we had no idea that bald eagles made nests that were this big.
I guess I should have put two and two together because those things are huge.
Things Change In The Winter
Take a moment and look at how much distance is between the top of the sign and the guy when it's summer.
So many feet of snow piled up when the winter arrived!
They're Both 13!
Okay, one of these kids looks like they might have a future in sports.
The other one might still grow later down the line, but that other 13-year-old looks like he wants to dunk on someone.
Left-Handed Compared To Right
Why there are many more right-handed people in the world compared to lefties still bewilders us.
What's so great about the right hand anyway? Look at how many people don't use the left door handle.
This Is Only An 11-Day Difference
It looks like a maple tree can go through a lot in less than two weeks.
Changing from a solid green to being completely yellowish-orange is wild, but we appreciate it.
This Dog's Spots Fade Over Time
Dogs change as they age just like people do. Their fur gets lighter as they get older. This dog has changed a lot over the past 10 years.
He doesn't have those dark eye spots like he used to.
Everyday Sunsets
Reddit user BawSimona posted this photo along with the caption, "Skies captured from my window during June."
She took a photo from her window every day for a month, and every day, the sky looked different.
We're The Size Of A Femur
This is a picture of a woman laying in between a whale femur (right) and a giraffe femur (left).
It's safe to say that our femurs are truly the size of ants in comparison to these big bones.