The internet is overflowing with fascinating things, but finding them can feel like swinging a metal detector across a never-ending beach. There’s a lot to dig through before you hit anything worth your time.
Thankfully, r/interesting on Reddit does the hard part for you. It’s where people share the things that grabbed their attention and pass them along to anyone who’s curious enough to care.
So of course, we jumped in and brought back our favorites. Scroll through, enjoy, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that truly earned their name.
#1 When You Reach 100 Years Old In Barbados, You Get A Stamp In Your Honour
#2 This Female Grey Wolf And Male Brown Bear Were Spotted Every Night For Ten Days Straight By A Finnish Photographer, Spending Several Hours Together Between 8pm And 4am. They Would Even Share Food With Each Other
#3 In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, An Armenian Olympic Swimmer, Saves 20 People Trapped In A Bus That Sank 80′ Offshore. It Took Him Several Hours To Save Them All, And He Suffered Injuries That Put Him In The Hospital For 45 Days—It Ended His Olympic Career
We all seek out the interesting in our own way. Whether it’s falling down a Reddit rabbit hole, bingeing documentaries, getting lost in a good book, or actually touching grass (some more urgently than others), we’re all looking for that little spark.
Often, it’s not just because we want to satisfy our curiosity, it’s because we want to connect. Sharing something fascinating, even if it’s just a news story you DM your friend on Instagram, is one of the easiest ways to bond with others.
#4 Finland’s Way To End Homelessness
Finland more or less ended homelessness nationwide with a genius idea. They decided to provide people with a small apartment and mental health counseling – without any preconditions. Four out of five people in the program make their way back into a stable life with a job, housing, sobriety, and peace.
#5 Jose Mujica: The Poorest President
#6 When A 6.8 Earthquake Hit Olympia, Washington In 2001, A Shop Owner Found That A Sand-Tracing Pendulum Recorded The Vibrations
In that sense, we’re not only trying to find what’s interesting, we also want to be interesting. For ourselves, and yes, in the eyes of others.
Of course, that’s easier said than done. There’s always someone out there who seems funnier, more knowledgeable, effortlessly witty, with impeccable taste and a brain like a trivia machine.
#7 The Smile Says It All
#8 A Melanistic Fox, One Of The Rarest And Beautiful Animals On The Planet 🤩
#9 Mesh Netting That Catches The Trash Before It Goes Into The Ocean
But here’s the twist: that shouldn’t be discouraging. In fact, it can be motivating. Being an interesting person isn’t a competition, it’s a chance to grow. So how do you do it?
Arlin Cuncic, MA, author of The Anxiety Workbook and founder of About Social Anxiety, shared some practical advice in a piece for Verywell Mind. And spoiler: it’s not as hard as it sounds.
#10 A German Circus Is Using Holograms Instead Of Live Animals For A Cruelty-Free Experience
#11 Only In Japan
A young woman caught a home run ball hit by Japanese/MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani during the World Basedball Classic, and someone next to her wanted to see the ball, and it eventually got passed around the stadium to whoever wanted to see it, and it was returned to her after everyone got their turn.
#12 This Guy Found Himself On An Empty Airplane And Took A Picture In Every Seat And Photoshopped It Together
If you’re already here, chances are you’ve taken the first step. Because the easiest way to become more interesting is to be genuinely curious about the world and the people in it.
When you’re curious, you’re more likely to ask questions and engage in real conversations. You’re also more open to new experiences.
In fact, social psychologists have found that people who are curious and ask lots of questions are often perceived as more likable than those who don’t, says Cuncic.
#13 I’ve Never Seen A Baby Squirrel. I Am Not Disappointed
#14 This Proud Aboriginal Elder Travels 1864 Miles To Be At His Granddaughter’s Graduation
#15 Now This Is How You Shoot An Elephant
But curiosity alone isn’t enough. You also need to be willing to leave your comfort zone.
This might mean trying something new or talking to people you wouldn’t normally approach.
“Go out of your way to talk to people, even if you don’t know them well. If you’re at a party, for example, make an effort to talk to different people. Not only will this make you more interesting, but you’ll also be more likely to meet new friends and potential partners,” advises Cuncic.
#16 In 1951, A 66 Year Old Man Wasn’t Allowed To Enter A 1800km (1118 Miles) Long Bicycle Race Because Of Being “Too Old”. He Showed Up Anyways And Won The Race By Biking For Days Without Sleep. He Got The Nickname “Grandpa Steel”
#17 A Spotless Giraffe 🦒
#18 A German Company That Sells Cleaning Equipment Used Its Pressure Washers To Create A Giant Image Of Godzilla On The Iwaya Kawauchi Dam In Saga Prefecture (Japan)
Once you’ve gathered new experiences, learn to tell them well. Good stories stick with people.
“An interesting person is often a good storyteller,” says Cuncic. “When you share your experiences with others, make sure to make them captivating. This doesn’t mean that you should make up stories; just be sure to focus on the most interesting aspects of your life.”
#19 Bullet Trains And Their Security System
Japanese bullet train system is equipped with a network of sensitive seismometers. On March 11, 2011, one of the seismometers detected an 8.9 magnitude earthquake 12 seconds before it hit and sent a stop signal to 33 trains. As a result, only one bullet train derailed that day.
#20 A Rare White Lion
#21 Bodyscan Of Woman At 250 And 125 Pounds
Adler221:
Seeing my MRI scan when I was close to 300, was exactly what I needed to lose weight. Started at 262 and currently 168.
Just don’t overdo it. People can spot a try-hard from a mile away. And honestly, there’s nothing worse than a performative, hashtag-deep guy who shows up to a party quoting Nietzsche just to impress girls, but clearly couldn’t care less about what he’s saying.
So, be authentic. Don’t force it. Embrace your weirdness, your quirks, your real interests. That’s what people actually connect with.
#22 The 96-Year-Old Painter Who Saved A Village
In Taiwan, a 96-year-old saved his village from demolition by painting every surface of it with colorful imagery, which brought in so many tourists that the mayor ordered that the village be preserved.
#23 Kid With Disability Uses It To His Advantage As A Mad Max Cosplay
#24 Tiny Stabbies
And above all, have fun. If you get too caught up in the “how to be interesting” mindset, you’ll forget to do the thing that makes you interesting in the first place: living your life.
“When you’re enjoying yourself, it’s more likely to come across as interesting to others. This is because people are attracted to those who are fun and upbeat,” explains Cuncic.
Bottom line? Let your curiosity guide you, but don’t let it stress you out.
#25 Owl Looks Like The Golden Snitch
#26 Dutch Artist Berndnaut Smilde Creates Indoor Clouds By Perfectly Balancing Temperature, Humidity And Light Inside Buildings And Rooms
#27 This Beach In Turkey With Accessibility Features
#28 Father And Son Decides To Get In Shape Together
#29 A Rare Phenomenon Called Fire Rainbow In The Atmosphere Photographed. Not O.c
#30 Extraordinary Rock Balancing
#31 A City In Germany Made Thermally Insulated Pods For Homeless People To Sleep In
#32 Wing Structure Of A Fruit Bat
#33 Mars On The Left, Earth On The Right
#34 Close-Up Shots Of Spider Eyes Captured By Macro Photographer Javier Rupérez
#35 In 1980, The FBI Ran A Sting Operation Using A Fake Company To Offer Bribes To Members Of Congress. Nearly 25% Of The Targets Accepted And Were Convicted
#36 A Globe That Shows Elevation
#37 When The Euro Bills Were Designed The Bridges Were Intentionally Designed To Not Represent Any Real Ones. A Dutch Man Then Decided To Build Them Over A Local Waterway In The Dutch Town Of Spijkenisse
#38 A Mask Made To Block AI Based Facial Recognition From All Angles
#39 7000 Years Old Skull And Antlers Of An Extinct Irish Elk Found By Fishermen In Ireland
#40 Dad Of The Year
“The “Dad of the Year” award goes to a flathead catfish spotted in the Black River, North Carolina. A sudden drop in water left this fish stranded at the base of a decaying tree. At first, I wondered why it hadn’t moved as the water receded—until I noticed the pile of pink eggs beside it. It became clear that the fish stayed to protect its young. Male catfish often guard the eggs and fend off potential threats, sometimes even from the mother. This was one of the most remarkable examples of survival I’ve witnessed in swamps. Cypress swamps are tough environments, shaped by seasonal water fluctuations that influence the lives of their inhabitants. Although I didn’t wait to see what happened to this devoted father, I was heartened to see the water levels rise just a few days later.”
#41 Photographer Craig Fruchtman Captures New York City Through The Seasons
#42 The Way This Opal Formed Looks Like Runes
#43 The Silver Snipers Are A Cs:go E-Sports Team In Sweden Where The Youngest Member Is 62 Years Old And The Oldest Is 81
#44 This Man Saved His Neighbor’s Dog. You Can See The Cat Jumping Out The Window
#45 The Person Who Designed The Building’s Structure In Barcelona Has A Grave Which Looks Like The Buildings He Designed
#46 A Salt Mine In Romania
#47 Neil Armstrong’s Family Watches Him Go To The Moon
#48 The Difference Between An Alligator (Left) And A Crocodile (Right)
#49 IR Light And My Veins
This photo is taken by modified camera(2Mp macro camera) that can capture IR light as well. Behind the hand is a source of 850nm IR light and it can pass though flesh more easily than the deoxygenated blood present in the vein.
#50 A Prison Cell In Norway
#51 The Casual Border Between Belgium And The Netherlands
#52 A 10mb Hard Drive From The 60s
Silver-Goat8306:
Later than that as well. For many years I worked on CDC cyber 860s and 70s. That’s what was in the discs packs that had to be mounted. FFS we carry around in our pockets far more computing power than we had in entire big rooms into the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s.
#53 Coral Snake Intubated And Sedated For Surgery
#54 Found A Photo Today Of My Girlfriend And I 9 Years Before We Ever Met And New Each Other. ( ＾ω＾)
#55 This Student Starting A Firehose And A Photo Being Taken At The Exact Moment. That Water Pattern Is Perfect
#56 When Israeli President Chaim Weizmann Died In 1952, Einstein Was Asked To Be Israel’s Second President, But He Declined
#57 The First (1896) And Last (1972) Self-Portrait Of Pablo Picasso
#58 Phones Confiscated During Cell Searches At Just One Prison
#59 The Coffer Illusion. There Are 16 Circles In This Picture. Once You See Them, You Can’t Unsee Them
#60 The Ottoman Train T.e. Lawrence Ambushed In 1917, Still Lying In The Arabian Desert 107yrs On
#61 Picture Of A Street From 1900 vs. 2014
#62 This Doorknob Lets You See What Is In The Room Ahead
#63 “The Knife Angel” Is A Touring Sculpture Constructed In The UK With Over 100,000 Confiscated Knives As “A Monument To The Lives Lost To Knife Crime”
#64 Steve Jobs Once Responded To An Autograph Request By Typing A Letter Saying He Doesn’t Give Autographs
#65 I See Your “Reverse Bridge” In The Netherlands And Raise You The “Kanalbrücke Magdeburg”
#66 Three Cages From The Middle Ages Hang On A Church In Germany
#67 A Huge Gang Of Robber Crabs Gatecrash A Family Dinner In Australia
#68 This Flight Took Off In 2025 And Will Land In 2024
#69 Gold Depository At The New York Federal Reserve In 1959
#70 The Windows 10 Default Wallpaper Is Actually A Photograph And Not A Computer Generated Image
#71 The Things We Do For Love
#72 The Bolton Strid In The UK Has A 100% Mortality Rate If You Fall In It
#73 The Largest And Deepest Sinkhole In The World Is Xiaozhai Tiankeng, In Fengjie, China
#74 First Photo Ever Taken
#75 A Special Effects Artist Made Himself A Mask For The Pandemic And I Can’t Get Over I
#76 How Did She/He Draw It?
#77 A 14-Year-Old Boy Fell From A Plane On Takeoff From Sydney Airport After Hiding In A Wheel Well. An Amateur Cameraman Was Testing Out His Camera When He Accidentally Captured The Fall
#78 This Lamp Pole’s Posters Over The Years
#79 Well, This Is One In A Million
Dan300up:
And then was taken back to hospital, pronounced dead again, and sent back to funeral home. (Seriously).
#80 There Is A Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe On The Back Of This Grave
#81 Angel Of Death
#82 Xray Of A Dr*g Mule
#83 The Size Of A Grizzly Bear Paw Compared To A Person
#84 Chick Born With 4 Legs
#85 Old Money Recovered From The Titanic
#86 First Morning After Sweden Changed From Driving On The Left Side To Driving On The Right, 1967
#87 Jfk Spent The Night In My House In 1959
#88 Karolina Olsson, A Swedish Woman Born In The 19th Century, Reportedly Slept Continuously For An Astonishing 32 Years, Puzzling Medical Professionals And Captivating The Public
#89 Czech Climber Adam Ondra Free Climbing Ei Caitan In Yosemite National Park
#90 A Same-Height Party By Artist Hans Hemmert In Berlin, 1997
#91 My Library Got Gifted A 160 Year Old Webster Dictionary!
#92 $1.4 Million Dollar Laferrari With A Christmas Tree Strapped On Top
#93 One Of The Four Heads Made With Cotton, Soap And Human Hair Placed By Alcatraz Prisoners In Their Beds To Help Their Escape In 1962
#94 I Just Discovered A Painting That Looks Like My Favorite Picture Of Me And My Son
#95 Every Man’s Childhood Dream
#96 This Showed Up In My Country I Think In This Year Or Last Year But It Freaked Everyone And People Were Talking About It For Weeks. Does Anyone Know What This Could Mean?
UberNZ:
My guess would be lenticular clouds. Moist non-turbulent air blows over a hill, the air cools as it gets lifted, which makes the moisture precipitate as a cloud. It appears to stay still, and the shape resembles a stack of lenses.
You need just the right terrain, moisture, a bit of breeze, but not a lot of shear … it’s pretty rare. It also looks freaky as f**k, so a lot of UFO sightings can be traced back to lenticular clouds.
#97 Levitating Tree
#98 This Mushroom Grew In My Shower In 7 Hours
#99 My Bosses Laptop Trackpad Is Worn Down To The Circuit Board
#100 Mcrib Before Being Cooked
#101 Federico Caprilli Demonstrates The Skills Of His Horse As Part Of The Esteemed Italian Cavalry School, 1906
#102 There Is A Japanese Subculture Around Massive Custom Electrical/Hvac Tool Belts
#103 The Uncomfortable Various Objects Designed By Katerina Kamprani
#104 I Flew Over Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Line’ City Under Construction Today
#105 The Bath Mouthpiece
#106 80-Year-Old Oracle Founder Larry Ellison, The Second-Wealthiest Person In The World, Is Married To A 33-Year-Old Chinese Native Who Is 47 Years Younger Than Him
