55 Things most people haven't actually seen in person

The world is full of amazing things. And every day, we find new experiences and sights that we don’t normally encounter on a daily basis. There is always something new to discover and something unusual to remember.

Most of the time, we see these extraordinary things on an ordinary day, which makes us realize that special experiences are not always enclosed in glittery packages or made thru extravagant gestures. This compilation is a list of things that we don’t see and encounter everyday but are certainly extraordinary and worth taking note of.

1. Shark’s brain and Dolphin’s brain

Can you see the huge difference between the brains of these sea creatures? How can someone as large as the shark have brains that are way too small than those of the smaller-sized dolphins? Dolphins are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals other than humans and we can now see the reason why.

2. Rottweiler with Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin condition where pale white patches appear on the skin due to lack of melanin. This normally affect humans, which is why it is quite rare to find a furry animal with the same condition. This Rottweiler happens to be affected by Vitiligo and it is an extraordinary occurrence that will surely catch anyone’s eyes.

3. This crayfish that shed its exoskeleton

We all know how a crayfish looks like and we’ve always known them with their shells on. Can you imagine them not having a shell which is also called their exoskeleton? Well, there is no need to imagine anymore because this is an image showing a crayfish without it!

4. What a hurricane look like in Saturn

Unlike Earth, Saturn is a planet that is made up of gases like hydrogen, helium and methane. The combination of these gases make the planet look like a huge ball of amazing colors and patterns that is so beautiful to look at. If you think that the regular colors of Saturn is already spectacular, wait until you see it with a hurricane. It is definitely a sight that will haunt you.

5. Lightning struck this tree and blew the bark clean off.

When lightning strikes, we always expect it to be destructive and leave things all over the place. But when this tree got hit by lighting, it did not break into two and the bark was blown off like it was peeled from the trunk with precision! Now, that’s not something you don’t expect to see.

6. When a Toucan dies

Toucan are tropical birds that are famous for their colorful beaks. Apparently, this beautiful beak is what’s left of the animal when it dies. The colors are still as radiant while the body attached to the beak has already withered and decomposed.

7. A wasp in the flytrap

Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants that lives off flies, alongside the natural process of photosynthesis. But, did you know that it can also feed on other insects apart from the usual flies? Its name is actually a misnomer because it does not only catch flies but other insects that unfortunately gets trapped in its spiky leaves, such as wasps.

8. Jupiter’s south pole

When we think of the Earth’s south pole, we normally visualize wintry weather matched with ice all over the place and lots of penguins. However, the south pole in Jupiter is totally different. And because this planet is made up of gases, its south pole is seen to be filled with hypnotic swirls of gases such as helium and methane. It is definitely a sight that will make you want to look more.

9. 100-year old nursing kit

This Redditor has found his grandmother’s old nursing kit. It’s not just old, by the way. It’s extremely old, with an approximate age of about a century. Once opened, you’ll see that it contains cocaine and a syringe made of metal.

10. A sheet of uncut currency

Have you ever wondered how an uncut sheet of money looks like? Well, this photo will show you exactly a wide sheet of uncut currency. Thank me later.

11. This customer with more fingers than what’s necessary

Nope, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. This customer really does have six fingers on each hand. This condition is called polydactyly and it happens to more people than you probably think.

12. Moss-covered swing

Ever wonder what happens to forgotten wooden swings? They end up getting covered with moss due to exposure to rain and sunshine. Just take a look at this swing that’s not used for so long it got covered completely with moss.

13. The famous pillars of creation

The image on the left was the famous photo taken by the Hubble telescope showing the spectacular beauty of the so-called “pillars of creation”. The photo o the right is this Redditor’s own image caught using his telescope.

14. This giant sunflower

We are used to seeing really huge sunflowers. But did you know that these plants can grow as high as over ten feet? This image is only proof at how sunflowers can grow really huge!

15. This home-grown tomato versus one bought from the grocery store

You may think that all tomatoes are the same but, apparently, they are not. Just look at the home-grown tomato that is on the left side compared to the one bought from the grocery store. The home-grown tomato looks so much juicier!

16. This sign that will create more harm than good

This sign is not only confusing, it’s downright dangerous, too! Whoever did this is lucky enough if they kept their job after this huge blunder!

17. This alien-looking hand

Don’t be fooled by this woman’s blue-colored hand. This happened because she did not notice that the gloves she was wearing while coloring her friend’s hair broke. Although, we can totally agree that the way her hand was colored looked really alien-like!

18. This high Australian 50-cent coin stack

Now, this is a feat that’s quite hard to accomplish! You really can’t underestimate the things people can do when they’re bored.

19. These tracks that were from thousands of years ago

These tracks were worn into the stone road in Pompeii by wagon wheels thousands of years ago. Don’t you just find it unbelievable how they could have stayed over the years?

20. These mushrooms growing on the tree bark

Mushrooms are fungi and they literally can grow anywhere. This tree bark must have been a really perfect habitat for these ‘shrooms and a lot of them grew on it! They look like thousands of tiny umbrellas and we can just imagine little fairies coming out of them!

21. This egg with no shell

Apparently, some eggs are laid without shells and they are not meant to survive at all. Nonetheless, these rare eggs are definitely amazing to see because they are quite extraordinary!

22. Alone in the plane

Did the possibility of flying alone inside a huge airplane ever occur to you? These kinds of experiences only happen to very rich people, but this woman was very, very lucky to experience having the plane all to herself without having to spend more than her usual fare! As it turns out, she was accidentally booked to a flight just meant for moving crew.

23. These three men who look so alike

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or am I really seeing three men who are asleep in the same bus looking exactly like each other? Sometimes, reality is just so hard to believe. These men are not related at all!

24. This box turtle who has the most amazing blue eyes

A turtle with blue eyes? Is there even such a thing? Apparently, there is! This little turtle has the most amazing blue eyes and you won’t be able to look away from them!

25. Spiral escalators

Let’s take a moment of silence and be amazed with this innovative way of using escalators. This mall has spiral escalators, ladies and gentlemen! It’s definitely not something we see everyday and to be honest, it is quite amazing.

26. This one solid clove of garlic

We are used to seeing garlic made up of tiny cloves that we can separate from each other before cooking. However, this rare garlic is not segmented at all and is only made of one huge clove, like an onion! It also looks like a turnip, to be honest.

27. Un-melted snow pattern

This tree’s shadow kept the snow underneath it from melting. It resulted to a beautiful contrast of green and white with patterns following the branches above. What a beautiful combination that we rarely get to see!

28. This forgotten potato

Potatoes are root crops and they grow under the ground by means of burying the crop itself. It looks like potatoes don’t need to be buried under the ground to grow, too! This potato was left in the kitchen cabinet for three months and it ended up sprouting roots!

29. One million dollars in 10-dollar notes

Not all of us are blessed with a lot of money and we cannot really imagine how much money it will be if we try to complete one million dollars using ten-dollar bills. This photo will help you visualize that now. That’s quite a huge stash!

30. How floor heater looks like

If you are wondering how a floor heater looks like, then this photo will help you visualize it. This incredible system of tubes where heat is supposed to flow smoothly is what keep your feet toasty warm despite the harsh weather during winter.

31. This refrigerator with revolving levels

Wow, this is one convenient innovation, indeed! Having this model of refrigerator will surely help you in saying goodbye to troublesome stacking inside your fridge because you only need to revolve the level to find what you are looking for.

32. This grateful swan

When a person saves your life, you ought to show them how grateful you are for your new lease in life. This swan got rescued by this man and he is quick to show just how thankful he was by embracing the man really tight. That’s definitely something you don’t get to witness everyday!

33. The original painting of the guy from “what am i reading?” meme

Memes are so big these days. The humor and good vibes they provide are some of the reasons why people tend to stay online. This painting is actually the image behind the famous “What am I reading?” meme and this Redditor was lucky enough to stumble upon the original painting!

34. This very, very lucky fellow

Some people just have all the luck, don’t they? This guy is one of those people and he won every single prize in this lottery!

35. This exquisite purple grasshopper

Grasshoppers are green, sometime a bit yellow but still colored close to a green hue. Seeing a purple grasshopper is definitely a special occurrence. Thankfully, this Redditor was able to get a clear photo of it and now, we can all share in this amazing experience of beholding a purple grasshopper.

36. This hairy chandelier

Honestly, this hairy chandelier is not just rare but quite disturbing, too. Whoever came up with this idea definitely has an imaginative mind, but we cannot shake the feeling of uneasiness because this chandelier is quite creepy!

37. This hot tub over the clouds

Now, being in this tub is an experience that will surely be a moment to remember. Can you imagine the serenity of taking a comfortable bath on top of the clouds in the metropolis? You’ll literally be in cloud nine!

38. The inner workings of a hand grenade

Grenades are quite dangerous weapons and only professionals are allowed to tinker with them. For regular people like us, seeing the inside workings of hand grenades through this photo is already an extraordinary moment, plus it’s safe because we’re just looking at a picture anyway.

39. This horse in neoprene tights

This next photo is something that you surely did not expect to see in this list. Can you imagine what transpired while this horse was getting dressed with this blue neoprene tights? Just wow.

40. Robin’s nest on top of fence post

Robins normally build their nest on top of tree branches. But, there’s one Robin who decided to build her nest inside a fence post. This incredible photo shows how the robin’s nest fit perfectly inside this fence post and it’s the most amazing sight ever.

41. Plastic at the bottom of Mariana trench

The Mariana trench is the deepest known ocean point on Earth. However, it’s saddening to know that pollution has reached even this very deep part of the planet.

42. This albino peacock

Seeing colorful peacocks in person is such an amazing experience. But, witnessing the beauty of an albino peacock is a totally unbelievable encounter that you won’t want to miss!

43. These spectacular ice slices at sea

This view is from the Confederation Bridge in Canada and it is a really breathtaking sight! The water has iced due to the weather and the way it was cut resembles that of french fries, don’t you think?

44. Titanoboa actually existed

The Titonoboa is an extinct breed of huge snakes that used to live in northeastern Colombia. Can you imagine if these snakes lived on until these days? They are nothing short of monsters and we are just glad that these scary creatures do not roam the Earth anymore.

45. This star-shaped strawberry

This tiny strawberry that mutated into a star-shaped version of itself is quite the looker. I mean these berries are cute enough as they are but if they get to be star-shaped, they become even more adorable!

46. When two eras combine

This sight is a rare incident where two eras actually merged in one photo. The coach looked like it came from an old English movie but the skateboard in its back trunk looks like it came from a ’90s hip-hop music video!

47. This vehicle that wanted to be a toaster

Is that a huge toaster with a big plug on its back? Apparently, it’s just a vehicle trying to look like a toaster but failing miserably.

48. This Orange that wants to be yellow

Seeing this orange with a streak of yellow is something that’s totally out of the ordinary. It looked like this orange wanted to be yellow, even just for a bit.

49. This epic search

Now, this is one search operation that I would want to see through to the end. Let’s just hope they succeed in finding what they’re looking for!

50. Piano with keys popping out

Have you ever seen a piano with its keys popping out? This is how that image will look like so thank me later, I guess.

51. This tail-less cat since birth

What’s a cat without its tail? Apparently, some cats are born with no tails and they are totally fine, just weird-looking.

52. This frosted chain-linked fence

After a snowy night, these chain-linked fence transformed into a barbed wire. The spiky frost surrounding the links look like white barbed wires ready to hurt anyone who trespasses.

53. This rock with a QR code etched on it

Our world is so high-tech these days that even random rocks on the road have QR codes etched on them! I just wonder what this code will lead to if it’s scanned. Aren’t you wondering, too?

54. This is Wulfenite stone

Nope, this is not a huge chunk of chocolate-filled toffee nor is it a hardened mash of caramel-flavored candy. This is Wulfenite and it is a sought-after mineral that is used as a minor ore of lead and molybdenum. It is a form of crystal that a lot of collectors love to keep.

55. Christmas lights look cooler

These Christmas lights are literally cooler because they were buried under the snow! Although we’re not sure if this is safe at all, we are quite positive that is looks amazing!

Wow, that was quite a long list of extraordinary things that we rarely get to witness. Don’t you just love the fact that there are still a lot of things out there that you can experience? It only proves that boredom is not something that we should be worried about because life offers a lot of sights and encounters that we can look forward to.

Each day is always an adventure and we should be ready to face each day. knowing that we still have a lot of incredible things to learn from.

Source: Reddit, Bright Side, Life Buzz, eBaum’s world, Awesome Inventions

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