Back in Magellan's days, there was a tech device for everything. A sundial could tell you the time, a compass could help you get to where you're going, and an abacus could help you solve algebraic math problems. Imagine telling a 16th-century peasant that a pocket-sized, shining rectangular device could do all of that (and more), while resting in the palm of your hand– Mind-blowing!

The world is a wide and wonderful place, and no two people are living the exact same life — that's what makes these photos, which are just mildly interesting , so cool to see. This week on the r/mildlyinteresting subreddit, people from around the world shared their favorite slightly intriguing moments. A person from Iceland shared a midnight snapshot showing what it's like to live somewhere where you have only sunlight or only darkness for much of the year. Meanwhile, someone else found a highl…

Stop and smell the flowers, right? That's how the old saying goes. Take your time and appreciate the world around you while you can. It's the little things that make life intriguing, as people often share to r/ MildlyInteresting . We've gathered the most quirky and interesting looks at lives around the world , and compiled them all below! After that, check out these memes that Gen X will totally love (and also, those who pine for their old computer room).

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That seahorse is a champion.