This article was originally published on myhealthgazette.com

Have you ever wondered what a specific place would have looked like a hundred or so years ago? Whether it be your childhood home, a famous landmark, or even a street corner in your hometown? Well, with the subreddit r/OldPhotosInRealLife it is like getting in a time machine and comparing these types of places from then to now. When it comes to these comparisons sometimes they don’t seem so real… But we can assure you that these “then and now” photographs are very authentic. These images aren’t always presented in the same way, and by using different angles and photographic skills, this subreddit allows you to view things a little differently…

#1: The Big Oak Tree in Thomasville, Georgia 1895 vs. 2020

There are certain things in the natural world that will grow, change and develop in ways that we will never ve able to comprehend… But we humans have this obsession with interfering with the natural world for our own benefit. Somehow this magnificent tree stood the test of time…

This is the Big Oak Tree found in Thomasville, Georgia, and if you have ever come across it, you understand the sheer size of this thing. This tree has been in existence for over 300 years and attracts people from all over the United States. Some say its branches fall off due to its weight!