Entropy In Action: 77 Fascinating Photos of Things Being Worn Down Over Time

Andrew Cunningham Published 10/19/2024 in wow

The world we live in is in a constant state of change, as we can see in literally everything around us. From normal wear and tear, to accelerated decomposition from weather, natural events, or even over-use, not even we humans can escape the grasp of father time as our own bodies go through this process as we age.

So get comfortable and prepare yourself to see everything from people and plants to cars and buildings, that prove time eventually wears everything out.

In some cases it may only take weeks or months, while in other instances it may be the result of years or decades, but eventually everything begins to crumble beneath the unstoppable forward momentum of our material universe.

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1.
How many haircuts do you think it takes to wear down the floor of a barber shop like this?
2.
You can see the path of the Sun as it shines through this glass bulb and burns a part of the grass.
3.
Nothing beats a great pair of worn-in boots... except a new pair.
4.
Thousands of tetherball games over the years have left their mark on this pole.
5.
This 150-year-old Bible has definitely been read cover to cover, more than just a few times.
6.
This bear statue in the a capitol building in California has received plenty of nose rubs over the years.
7.
The force is not so strong with this Darth Vader lego keychain.
8.
A construction worker's hammer worn down over time, and just look at the precision and accuracy he has.
9.
If you ever needed a reason to quit smoking, this is the aftermath of what was left behind in a chain smoker's room after they passed away.
10.
I think it might be time to get a new mouse.
11.
You can see the path most traveled in this now empty office.
12.
Decades of posters, flyers, and advertisements on this wall have become a wall of their own.
13.
It appears you may have worn out your welcome.
14.
There's probably still a telephone in there somewhere...
15.
A shaving brush that has reached the end of its service.
16.
Nothing beats a new pair of shoes, but respect to the old pair that this person got their moneys worth out of.
17.
I guess there were many more right-handed people who opened this door over the years.
18.
A domino table that has seen plenty of games.
19.
No matter how well you treat your tools, eventually it will be time to replace them.
20.
Talk about barely hanging on... Some kid is going to get a not-so-pleasant surprise one of these days.
21.
Nature reclaiming space.
22.
How many times has this floor been covered over or re-laminated?
23.
Black spots on the wall from years of opening and closing these cabinet doors.
24.
Years of gaming with long fingernails have worn down this S key.
25.
The space between... you and me.
26.
This quarter has been almost completely worn down to blank template.
27.
You know this is a busy path when the diamond plate has been reduced to a smooth surface.
28.
This brush can finally retire after years of hard work.
29.
These shoe inserts have definitely provided some serious support over the year.
30.
An old multi-tool case that has seen years of use vs. a brand new one.
31.
A zippo lighter in its present condition vs. how it looked originally after being 'restored'.
32.
This flip phone has seen some serious use and abuse.
33.
This building must hot have an elevator.
34.
I wonder if these doggos enjoyed this frisbee toy?
35.
years of swinging and being blowing by the wind has cause this chain to wear away a cool pattern against this rusty piece of metal.
36.
People have been opening this door using everything but the handle.
37.
The paint on this bathroom door at the mechanics shop has been eaten away by the oils and chemicals on the mechanic's hands over the year.
38.
A brand new skateboard wheel vs. the one being replaced.
39.
A leather glasses case has turned into a slice of bacon over the years.
40.
Current horse-riding boots vs. the pair that is replacing them.
41.
This is a portrait of Columbus In Turin, Italy. His finger is gold as it has been touched my hundreds of thousands of people over the years as it was believed to be good luck.
42.
The pages of this old book are literally starting to crumble.
43.
These marks in the floor of the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, have been made by hundreds of years worth of worshipers dragging themselves across the floor on their knees.
44.
An iPad case that has seen some heavy usage over the years.
45.
An abandoned Hotel outside of a once-bustling gold mining community.
46.
This bolt snap at the end of a dog leash has gone on counteless walks.
47.
This fence post has been painted almost every color imaginable over the years.
48.
Some handys tourists have worn off the patina of this statue over the years.
49.
A well traveled person will have a well-traveled suitcase, this thing probably has its own miles account.
50.
I wonder if there's a way to tell which keys on the keyboard are used the most over time?
51.
Thousands of customers at this bank over the years have worn down the floor in front of the teller windows.
52.
A short-cut that has become part of the landscape.
53.
Years of people touching the foot on this statue have resulted in the foot looking like it belongs to a Simpsons character.
54.
Men open this bathroom door in a very specific spot.
55.
These stairs have changed over the years and the people who have gone up and down them.
56.
This candy dispenser is so old the candy inside of it has all but turned to dust.
57.
A stack of brand new bills vs. old ones in circulation.
58.
This monk has become one with his prayer spot as over time his feet have created deep indentations in the wood floor.
59.
The way water runs down the face of this rock has created a natural set of 'steps'.
60.
The various stages of a penny's life.
61.
Passerbys have touched this column so much it is worn down to the point of needing repair.
62.
A cool fractal pattern that has emerged in the bottom of a coffee mug from years of stirring with a spoon.

$A cool fractal pattern that has emerged in the bottom of a coffee mug from years of stirring with a spoon.$
63.
This bell that alerts the shop owner when someone comes into the shop has worn a hole completely through the top of the door that it hits against.
64.
This tree branch grew across the top of a cement wall and has worn down to a smooth underside over time.
65.
Years of mineral deposit and rust build up in this pipe.
66.
The area rug in this family's dining room has kept the floor underneath it in pristine condition.
67.
This person had to have their wedding band cut-off after 25 years of wearing it, but the indentation is permanent.
68.
The result of items being slid across the counter of a convenience store over the years.
69.
Water from wet hands combined with the air from this hand-dryer has 'washed away' some of the paint on this bathroom wall.
70.
This 15 year old handle (compared to a new one) at a Children's Science Museum.
71.
A couple bought two identical teddy bears when their child was born. The one on the left is 25 years old and well-loved, the one on the right has been kept in storage to be given to a future grandchild.
72.
The wind has blown this tree sapling so much it has worn down the dirt and grime off of the fence behind it.
73.
The sustain pedal on this piano has been used so much it has a whole worn through it.
74.
A delivery driver's face after 28 years of driving. The sun damage to the side of his face that was in the sun vs. the side that was in the shade.
75.
Metal mesh on this bridge shows the path most people have taken over the years.
76.
The ghostly remains of an older house that is no longer standing.
77.
This bull mosaic has a hole worn in its 'private parts' as it was considered good luck to place your heel on it, and turn.

1.
How many haircuts do you think it takes to wear down the floor of a barber shop like this?
2.
You can see the path of the Sun as it shines through this glass bulb and burns a part of the grass.
3.
Nothing beats a great pair of worn-in boots... except a new pair.
4.
Thousands of tetherball games over the years have left their mark on this pole.
5.
This 150-year-old Bible has definitely been read cover to cover, more than just a few times.
6.
This bear statue in the a capitol building in California has received plenty of nose rubs over the years.
7.
The force is not so strong with this Darth Vader lego keychain.
8.
A construction worker's hammer worn down over time, and just look at the precision and accuracy he has.
9.
If you ever needed a reason to quit smoking, this is the aftermath of what was left behind in a chain smoker's room after they passed away.
10.
I think it might be time to get a new mouse.
11.
You can see the path most traveled in this now empty office.
12.
Decades of posters, flyers, and advertisements on this wall have become a wall of their own.
13.
It appears you may have worn out your welcome.
14.
There's probably still a telephone in there somewhere...
15.
A shaving brush that has reached the end of its service.
16.
Nothing beats a new pair of shoes, but respect to the old pair that this person got their moneys worth out of.
17.
I guess there were many more right-handed people who opened this door over the years.
18.
A domino table that has seen plenty of games.
19.
No matter how well you treat your tools, eventually it will be time to replace them.
20.
Talk about barely hanging on... Some kid is going to get a not-so-pleasant surprise one of these days.
21.
Nature reclaiming space.
22.
How many times has this floor been covered over or re-laminated?
23.
Black spots on the wall from years of opening and closing these cabinet doors.
24.
Years of gaming with long fingernails have worn down this S key.
25.
The space between... you and me.
26.
This quarter has been almost completely worn down to blank template.
27.
You know this is a busy path when the diamond plate has been reduced to a smooth surface.
28.
This brush can finally retire after years of hard work.
29.
These shoe inserts have definitely provided some serious support over the year.
30.
An old multi-tool case that has seen years of use vs. a brand new one.
31.
A zippo lighter in its present condition vs. how it looked originally after being 'restored'.
32.
This flip phone has seen some serious use and abuse.
33.
This building must hot have an elevator.
34.
I wonder if these doggos enjoyed this frisbee toy?
35.
years of swinging and being blowing by the wind has cause this chain to wear away a cool pattern against this rusty piece of metal.
36.
People have been opening this door using everything but the handle.
37.
The paint on this bathroom door at the mechanics shop has been eaten away by the oils and chemicals on the mechanic's hands over the year.
38.
A brand new skateboard wheel vs. the one being replaced.
39.
A leather glasses case has turned into a slice of bacon over the years.
40.
Current horse-riding boots vs. the pair that is replacing them.
41.
This is a portrait of Columbus In Turin, Italy. His finger is gold as it has been touched my hundreds of thousands of people over the years as it was believed to be good luck.
42.
The pages of this old book are literally starting to crumble.
43.
These marks in the floor of the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, have been made by hundreds of years worth of worshipers dragging themselves across the floor on their knees.
44.
An iPad case that has seen some heavy usage over the years.
45.
An abandoned Hotel outside of a once-bustling gold mining community.
46.
This bolt snap at the end of a dog leash has gone on counteless walks.
47.
This fence post has been painted almost every color imaginable over the years.
48.
Some handys tourists have worn off the patina of this statue over the years.
49.
A well traveled person will have a well-traveled suitcase, this thing probably has its own miles account.
50.
I wonder if there's a way to tell which keys on the keyboard are used the most over time?
51.
Thousands of customers at this bank over the years have worn down the floor in front of the teller windows.
52.
A short-cut that has become part of the landscape.
53.
Years of people touching the foot on this statue have resulted in the foot looking like it belongs to a Simpsons character.
54.
Men open this bathroom door in a very specific spot.
55.
These stairs have changed over the years and the people who have gone up and down them.
56.
This candy dispenser is so old the candy inside of it has all but turned to dust.
57.
A stack of brand new bills vs. old ones in circulation.
58.
This monk has become one with his prayer spot as over time his feet have created deep indentations in the wood floor.
59.
The way water runs down the face of this rock has created a natural set of 'steps'.
60.
The various stages of a penny's life.
61.
Passerbys have touched this column so much it is worn down to the point of needing repair.
62.
A cool fractal pattern that has emerged in the bottom of a coffee mug from years of stirring with a spoon.
63.
This bell that alerts the shop owner when someone comes into the shop has worn a hole completely through the top of the door that it hits against.
64.
This tree branch grew across the top of a cement wall and has worn down to a smooth underside over time.
65.
Years of mineral deposit and rust build up in this pipe.
66.
The area rug in this family's dining room has kept the floor underneath it in pristine condition.
67.
This person had to have their wedding band cut-off after 25 years of wearing it, but the indentation is permanent.
68.
The result of items being slid across the counter of a convenience store over the years.
69.
Water from wet hands combined with the air from this hand-dryer has 'washed away' some of the paint on this bathroom wall.
70.
This 15 year old handle (compared to a new one) at a Children's Science Museum.
71.
A couple bought two identical teddy bears when their child was born. The one on the left is 25 years old and well-loved, the one on the right has been kept in storage to be given to a future grandchild.
72.
The wind has blown this tree sapling so much it has worn down the dirt and grime off of the fence behind it.
73.
The sustain pedal on this piano has been used so much it has a whole worn through it.
74.
A delivery driver's face after 28 years of driving. The sun damage to the side of his face that was in the sun vs. the side that was in the shade.
75.
Metal mesh on this bridge shows the path most people have taken over the years.
76.
The ghostly remains of an older house that is no longer standing.
77.
This bull mosaic has a hole worn in its 'private parts' as it was considered good luck to place your heel on it, and turn.

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1. How many haircuts do you think it takes to wear down the floor of a barber shop like this?

2. You can see the path of the Sun as it shines through this glass bulb and burns a part of the grass.

3. Nothing beats a great pair of worn-in boots... except a new pair.

4. Thousands of tetherball games over the years have left their mark on this pole.

5. This 150-year-old Bible has definitely been read cover to cover, more than just a few times.

6. This bear statue in the a capitol building in California has received plenty of nose rubs over the years.

7. The force is not so strong with this Darth Vader lego keychain.

8. A construction worker's hammer worn down over time, and just look at the precision and accuracy he has.

9. If you ever needed a reason to quit smoking, this is the aftermath of what was left behind in a chain smoker's room after they passed away.

10. I think it might be time to get a new mouse.

11. You can see the path most traveled in this now empty office.

12. Decades of posters, flyers, and advertisements on this wall have become a wall of their own.

13. It appears you may have worn out your welcome.

14. There's probably still a telephone in there somewhere...

15. A shaving brush that has reached the end of its service.

16. Nothing beats a new pair of shoes, but respect to the old pair that this person got their moneys worth out of.

17. I guess there were many more right-handed people who opened this door over the years.

18. A domino table that has seen plenty of games.

19. No matter how well you treat your tools, eventually it will be time to replace them.

20. Talk about barely hanging on... Some kid is going to get a not-so-pleasant surprise one of these days.

21. Nature reclaiming space.

22. How many times has this floor been covered over or re-laminated?

23. Black spots on the wall from years of opening and closing these cabinet doors.

24. Years of gaming with long fingernails have worn down this S key.

25. The space between... you and me.

26. This quarter has been almost completely worn down to blank template.

27. You know this is a busy path when the diamond plate has been reduced to a smooth surface.

28. This brush can finally retire after years of hard work.

29. These shoe inserts have definitely provided some serious support over the year.

30. An old multi-tool case that has seen years of use vs. a brand new one.

31. A zippo lighter in its present condition vs. how it looked originally after being 'restored'.

32. This flip phone has seen some serious use and abuse.

33. This building must hot have an elevator.

34. I wonder if these doggos enjoyed this frisbee toy?

35. years of swinging and being blowing by the wind has cause this chain to wear away a cool pattern against this rusty piece of metal.

36. People have been opening this door using everything but the handle.

37. The paint on this bathroom door at the mechanics shop has been eaten away by the oils and chemicals on the mechanic's hands over the year.

38. A brand new skateboard wheel vs. the one being replaced.

39. A leather glasses case has turned into a slice of bacon over the years.

40. Current horse-riding boots vs. the pair that is replacing them.

41. This is a portrait of Columbus In Turin, Italy. His finger is gold as it has been touched my hundreds of thousands of people over the years as it was believed to be good luck.

42. The pages of this old book are literally starting to crumble.

43. These marks in the floor of the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, have been made by hundreds of years worth of worshipers dragging themselves across the floor on their knees.

44. An iPad case that has seen some heavy usage over the years.

45. An abandoned Hotel outside of a once-bustling gold mining community.

46. This bolt snap at the end of a dog leash has gone on counteless walks.

47. This fence post has been painted almost every color imaginable over the years.

48. Some handys tourists have worn off the patina of this statue over the years.

49. A well traveled person will have a well-traveled suitcase, this thing probably has its own miles account.

50. I wonder if there's a way to tell which keys on the keyboard are used the most over time?

51. Thousands of customers at this bank over the years have worn down the floor in front of the teller windows.

52. A short-cut that has become part of the landscape.

53. Years of people touching the foot on this statue have resulted in the foot looking like it belongs to a Simpsons character.

54. Men open this bathroom door in a very specific spot.

55. These stairs have changed over the years and the people who have gone up and down them.

56. This candy dispenser is so old the candy inside of it has all but turned to dust.

57. A stack of brand new bills vs. old ones in circulation.

58. This monk has become one with his prayer spot as over time his feet have created deep indentations in the wood floor.

59. The way water runs down the face of this rock has created a natural set of 'steps'.

60. The various stages of a penny's life.

61. Passerbys have touched this column so much it is worn down to the point of needing repair.

62. A cool fractal pattern that has emerged in the bottom of a coffee mug from years of stirring with a spoon.

63. This bell that alerts the shop owner when someone comes into the shop has worn a hole completely through the top of the door that it hits against.

64. This tree branch grew across the top of a cement wall and has worn down to a smooth underside over time.

65. Years of mineral deposit and rust build up in this pipe.

66. The area rug in this family's dining room has kept the floor underneath it in pristine condition.

67. This person had to have their wedding band cut-off after 25 years of wearing it, but the indentation is permanent.

68. The result of items being slid across the counter of a convenience store over the years.

69. Water from wet hands combined with the air from this hand-dryer has 'washed away' some of the paint on this bathroom wall.

70. This 15 year old handle (compared to a new one) at a Children's Science Museum.

71. A couple bought two identical teddy bears when their child was born. The one on the left is 25 years old and well-loved, the one on the right has been kept in storage to be given to a future grandchild.

72. The wind has blown this tree sapling so much it has worn down the dirt and grime off of the fence behind it.

73. The sustain pedal on this piano has been used so much it has a whole worn through it.

74. A delivery driver's face after 28 years of driving. The sun damage to the side of his face that was in the sun vs. the side that was in the shade.

75. Metal mesh on this bridge shows the path most people have taken over the years.

76. The ghostly remains of an older house that is no longer standing.

77. This bull mosaic has a hole worn in its 'private parts' as it was considered good luck to place your heel on it, and turn.

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1.
How many haircuts do you think it takes to wear down the floor of a barber shop like this?

2.
You can see the path of the Sun as it shines through this glass bulb and burns a part of the grass.

3.
Nothing beats a great pair of worn-in boots... except a new pair.

4.
Thousands of tetherball games over the years have left their mark on this pole.

5.
This 150-year-old Bible has definitely been read cover to cover, more than just a few times.

6.
This bear statue in the a capitol building in California has received plenty of nose rubs over the years.

7.
The force is not so strong with this Darth Vader lego keychain.

8.
A construction worker's hammer worn down over time, and just look at the precision and accuracy he has.

9.
If you ever needed a reason to quit smoking, this is the aftermath of what was left behind in a chain smoker's room after they passed away.

10.
I think it might be time to get a new mouse.

11.
You can see the path most traveled in this now empty office.

12.
Decades of posters, flyers, and advertisements on this wall have become a wall of their own.

13.
It appears you may have worn out your welcome.

14.
There's probably still a telephone in there somewhere...

15.
A shaving brush that has reached the end of its service.

16.
Nothing beats a new pair of shoes, but respect to the old pair that this person got their moneys worth out of.

17.
I guess there were many more right-handed people who opened this door over the years.

18.
A domino table that has seen plenty of games.

19.
No matter how well you treat your tools, eventually it will be time to replace them.

20.
Talk about barely hanging on... Some kid is going to get a not-so-pleasant surprise one of these days.

21.
Nature reclaiming space.

22.
How many times has this floor been covered over or re-laminated?

23.
Black spots on the wall from years of opening and closing these cabinet doors.

24.
Years of gaming with long fingernails have worn down this S key.

25.
The space between... you and me.

26.
This quarter has been almost completely worn down to blank template.

27.
You know this is a busy path when the diamond plate has been reduced to a smooth surface.

28.
This brush can finally retire after years of hard work.

29.
These shoe inserts have definitely provided some serious support over the year.

30.
An old multi-tool case that has seen years of use vs. a brand new one.

31.
A zippo lighter in its present condition vs. how it looked originally after being 'restored'.

32.
This flip phone has seen some serious use and abuse.

33.
This building must hot have an elevator.

34.
I wonder if these doggos enjoyed this frisbee toy?

35.
years of swinging and being blowing by the wind has cause this chain to wear away a cool pattern against this rusty piece of metal.

36.
People have been opening this door using everything but the handle.

37.
The paint on this bathroom door at the mechanics shop has been eaten away by the oils and chemicals on the mechanic's hands over the year.

38.
A brand new skateboard wheel vs. the one being replaced.

39.
A leather glasses case has turned into a slice of bacon over the years.

40.
Current horse-riding boots vs. the pair that is replacing them.

41.
This is a portrait of Columbus In Turin, Italy. His finger is gold as it has been touched my hundreds of thousands of people over the years as it was believed to be good luck.

42.
The pages of this old book are literally starting to crumble.

43.
These marks in the floor of the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, have been made by hundreds of years worth of worshipers dragging themselves across the floor on their knees.

44.
An iPad case that has seen some heavy usage over the years.

45.
An abandoned Hotel outside of a once-bustling gold mining community.

46.
This bolt snap at the end of a dog leash has gone on counteless walks.

47.
This fence post has been painted almost every color imaginable over the years.

48.
Some handys tourists have worn off the patina of this statue over the years.

49.
A well traveled person will have a well-traveled suitcase, this thing probably has its own miles account.

50.
I wonder if there's a way to tell which keys on the keyboard are used the most over time?

51.
Thousands of customers at this bank over the years have worn down the floor in front of the teller windows.

52.
A short-cut that has become part of the landscape.

53.
Years of people touching the foot on this statue have resulted in the foot looking like it belongs to a Simpsons character.

54.
Men open this bathroom door in a very specific spot.

55.
These stairs have changed over the years and the people who have gone up and down them.

56.
This candy dispenser is so old the candy inside of it has all but turned to dust.

57.
A stack of brand new bills vs. old ones in circulation.

58.
This monk has become one with his prayer spot as over time his feet have created deep indentations in the wood floor.

59.
The way water runs down the face of this rock has created a natural set of 'steps'.

60.
The various stages of a penny's life.

61.
Passerbys have touched this column so much it is worn down to the point of needing repair.

62.
A cool fractal pattern that has emerged in the bottom of a coffee mug from years of stirring with a spoon.

63.
This bell that alerts the shop owner when someone comes into the shop has worn a hole completely through the top of the door that it hits against.

64.
This tree branch grew across the top of a cement wall and has worn down to a smooth underside over time.

65.
Years of mineral deposit and rust build up in this pipe.

66.
The area rug in this family's dining room has kept the floor underneath it in pristine condition.

67.
This person had to have their wedding band cut-off after 25 years of wearing it, but the indentation is permanent.

68.
The result of items being slid across the counter of a convenience store over the years.

69.
Water from wet hands combined with the air from this hand-dryer has 'washed away' some of the paint on this bathroom wall.

70.
This 15 year old handle (compared to a new one) at a Children's Science Museum.

71.
A couple bought two identical teddy bears when their child was born. The one on the left is 25 years old and well-loved, the one on the right has been kept in storage to be given to a future grandchild.

72.
The wind has blown this tree sapling so much it has worn down the dirt and grime off of the fence behind it.

73.
The sustain pedal on this piano has been used so much it has a whole worn through it.

74.
A delivery driver's face after 28 years of driving. The sun damage to the side of his face that was in the sun vs. the side that was in the shade.

75.
Metal mesh on this bridge shows the path most people have taken over the years.

76.
The ghostly remains of an older house that is no longer standing.

77.
This bull mosaic has a hole worn in its 'private parts' as it was considered good luck to place your heel on it, and turn.