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IthacaBarbie via Flickr1 of 23
You've heard the expression "reach for the stars." These people have reached for the sun, the moon and a lot of other things too.
Click through for wacky photos of people taking celestial bodies -- and other large objects -- into their own hands.
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ashleigh295 via Flickr2 of 23
She looks happy now, but imagine how pleased she'd be if that moon was full.
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Supermac1961 via Flickr3 of 23
It's not just the moon that begs to be touched. Not to put too fine a point on it, but the Empire State Building does too.
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danpeters via Flickr4 of 23
The Leaning Tower of Pisa needs a little help staying upright, and photo-happy tourists are always happy to lend a hand.
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Tom Oliver via Flickr5 of 23
Doing yoga can be a great way to start the day. This guy took his sun salutation to a whole new level.
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Joris Machielse via Flickr6 of 23
We could all use a little someone on our shoulder beckoning the huddled masses, couldn't we?
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Tom Oliver via Flickr7 of 23
It's not always easy getting these posed photos just right. Exhibit A.
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NASA8 of 23
Astronauts aren't immune to goofy photos. Here, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams appears to touch the sun during a Sept. 5. 2012 spacewalk.
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C.K. Koay via Flickr9 of 23
Sure, you could visit the Louvre to see the world's finest art. Or you could take funny photos.
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iStockphoto10 of 23
New from the makers of spray-on sunblock: spray-on clouds.
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Krug6 via Flickr11 of 23
Don't squeeze too hard.
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Endlisnis via Flickr12 of 23
Tens of thousands of people built the Egyptian pyramids at Giza over the course of 80 years. Not one of them ever posed for a photograph like this.
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Bex Walton via Flickr13 of 23
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in Paris, but in this visitor's hands, it looks tiny.
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james_clear via Flickr14 of 23
Bright sun or glowing marble?
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Adam Groffman via Flickr15 of 23
Even the Sphinx gets thirsty.
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Adam Groffman via Flickr16 of 23
Sightseeing is so exhausting.
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This is a Wake Up Call via Flickr17 of 23
Cool flashlight.
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Aparna via Flickr18 of 23
Behold the Statuette of Liberty.
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Eye Candy Images19 of 23
Hope he's wearing sunblock.
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fabfiver5 via Flickr20 of 23
Either the St. Louis Arch has shrunk, or that woman is almost 600 feet tall.
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Kevin Dika via Flickr21 of 23
Warning: The sun is extremely hot. Do not try this at home.
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Laura Blum via Instagram22 of 23
Atlas may have held the weight of the world on his shoulders, but this guy had no trouble shouldering LACMA's 340-ton Levitated Mass.
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Adam Groffman via Flickr23 of 23Next: Clouds That Look Like Animals
Who knew the pyramids could be so cute?
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These people have the whole world in their hands. Sort of.
Related: Space
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April 23 2013 at 3:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAwesome!
April 12 2013 at 1:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replynice
March 31 2013 at 2:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replycan this article be sent to me via email 25 stunning rainbows
March 22 2013 at 10:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRosemary?
February 09 2013 at 4:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm squishing your head....
January 07 2013 at 2:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe Best one is the Sphinx :o)
January 02 2013 at 10:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI also love those picture's, beautiful and funny!
December 19 2012 at 7:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI don't love your punctuation. What do the pictures own? You don't form a plural with an apostrophe followed by an "s."
March 31 2013 at 3:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyO-O-h!!
October 30 2012 at 10:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think these photos are cool and fun. Some are REALLY technically done well, with their tone, lighting, and contrast.
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