Take a look at the hidden sides of these familiar objects

Imagine you are on board the space shuttle Columbia, 285 km (177 mi) above the face of the Earth. The sun is setting while the moon is rising. The brown layer you see is the tropical tropopause, which forms the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere. It feels like the universe has just put up a 'do not disturb" sign!

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The unseen fandom of 'My Little Pony' -

Although the show is aimed at young girls, around 10,000 men between the ages of 18 and 30 gather at BronyCon every year to dress up as their favorite characters and soak in a culture of friendliness, acceptance, and cuteness!

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The actual light of a lighthouse -

The Fresnel lens is often used in lighthouses because it captures oblique light and can therefore be seen from a greater distance.

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Ice hair -

This unusual ice formation, reminiscent of candy floss, grows on dead wood with the help of fungi. Taking the form of delicate, silky strands, it appears at night time and dissolves when the sun rises.

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Aurora seen from space -

Auroras are fascinating cosmic displays of green light. They are an interplay between charged particles and the Earth's magnetic field. Here they are, just swirling around our planet's polar regions.

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Aurora from another planet -

Here you can also see another light-show of energy particles on Jupiter!

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See-through skin -

You can find the glass frog in the South American rainforests. To this day, scientists still don't know why they evolved to have completely transparent skin. You can really see all their organs underneath.

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How bricks are laid -

There is a brick-laying machine in the Netherlands that questions everything you think you know about building. It makes you wonder why everyone doesn't do it like this...

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What a virus looks like -

This is what a bunch of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) looks like when viewed through the lens of an electron microscope.

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The largest toothed predators only have one row -

Did you know that cachalot whales have no teeth in their upper jaw? Instead, they have cavities into which their lower teeth fit. They may not be big biters, but they can slurp down giant squid.

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Agate shell -

Agate is a type of rock, but in this case, the minerals have grown in the cavities of a shell and have completely replaced the shell to form this gorgeous stone.

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Thousands of years in one photo -

Ireland's Dun Briste is a 45-meter-high (148 ft) sea stack that is thousands of years old, as you can see from its mesmerizing stripes. You can still find the remains of old houses on top!

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The tip of an elephant's tail -

When we imagine an elephant, most of us overlook this versatile part of its body, which is used for communication, to hold onto for guidance, and also for swiping away annoying flies.

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An albino raccoon -

Raccoons usually wear a black and white 'burglar' ensemble, but when they're albino, they're practically glowing neon signs that say, 'Caught red-handed in your trash can!

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Crescent Earth -

Imagine the Earth doing its best crescent moon impression, as it peeks over the moon’s horizon. Are they mocking each other?

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The inside of a guitar -

Or is that a nice one-room apartment with a bright skylight?

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Dinosaur footprints -

The footprints of theropods found in Thailand and the United States are over 100 million years old. Many people forget that dinosaurs also existed outside the fictional 'Jurassic Park.'

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A mall after Black Friday -

Abandoned malls look pretty scary without the consumer frenzy inside... or is it the other way around?

Sources: (NASA) (Mad History)

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Easter Island Heads -

The Easter Island Heads are usually thought to be just well... heads. But it turns out that their bodies are just buried underground!

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The dark side of the moon -

Seen from a million kilometers away, the other side of the moon seems to be missing its large, dark basaltic plains that we immediately recognize on the side facing the earth.

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Baby flamingo -

Flamingo babies are not born pink. They are fed a bright red milk from their parents' upper digestive tract, and their feathers turn pink as they grow older.

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Strawberry ovaries -

These small pods known as strawberry "seeds" are actually the ovaries of the berry. They are almost separate fruits, each containing a seed.

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Under the lily pad -

A network of stems and tubes runs beneath a water lily pad, connected to upper openings through which the pad can collect oxygen and float.

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The blow holes of a blue whale -

Yes, it's true, blue whales have noses too. Just like we do!

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Inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa -

It doesn't look like it's tilted from the inside, does it? That's why most of the photos are taken from the outside!

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A turtle's skeleton -

Were you aware that a turtle's shell is directly connected to its spine?

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The peak of Mt. Everest -

Instead of a beautiful, peaceful view of blue and white, the peak is now covered with flags.

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What an eclipse looks like from space -

The shadow of the moon hangs over the United States like an ominous, dark cloud.

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The real 'Baby Driver' -

Spoiler alert! Even though it looked like real driving, Ansel Elgort wasn't the one doing it. A stunt driver controlled the car from a pod placed on top while the stars filmed inside.

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Moonrise from space -

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The unseen fandom of 'My Little Pony' -

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The actual light of a lighthouse -

The Fresnel lens is often used in lighthouses because it captures oblique light and can therefore be seen from a greater distance.

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Ice hair -

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Aurora seen from space -

Auroras are fascinating cosmic displays of green light. They are an interplay between charged particles and the Earth's magnetic field. Here they are, just swirling around our planet's polar regions.

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Aurora from another planet -

Here you can also see another light-show of energy particles on Jupiter!

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See-through skin -

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How bricks are laid -

There is a brick-laying machine in the Netherlands that questions everything you think you know about building. It makes you wonder why everyone doesn't do it like this...

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What a virus looks like -

This is what a bunch of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) looks like when viewed through the lens of an electron microscope.

Getty Images

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The largest toothed predators only have one row -

Did you know that cachalot whales have no teeth in their upper jaw? Instead, they have cavities into which their lower teeth fit. They may not be big biters, but they can slurp down giant squid.

Shutterstock

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Agate shell -

Agate is a type of rock, but in this case, the minerals have grown in the cavities of a shell and have completely replaced the shell to form this gorgeous stone.

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Thousands of years in one photo -

Ireland's Dun Briste is a 45-meter-high (148 ft) sea stack that is thousands of years old, as you can see from its mesmerizing stripes. You can still find the remains of old houses on top!

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The tip of an elephant's tail -

When we imagine an elephant, most of us overlook this versatile part of its body, which is used for communication, to hold onto for guidance, and also for swiping away annoying flies.

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An albino raccoon -

Raccoons usually wear a black and white 'burglar' ensemble, but when they're albino, they're practically glowing neon signs that say, 'Caught red-handed in your trash can!

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Crescent Earth -

Imagine the Earth doing its best crescent moon impression, as it peeks over the moon’s horizon. Are they mocking each other?

Getty Images

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The inside of a guitar -

Or is that a nice one-room apartment with a bright skylight?

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Dinosaur footprints -

The footprints of theropods found in Thailand and the United States are over 100 million years old. Many people forget that dinosaurs also existed outside the fictional 'Jurassic Park.'

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A mall after Black Friday -

Abandoned malls look pretty scary without the consumer frenzy inside... or is it the other way around?

Sources: (NASA) (Mad History)

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Take a look at the hidden sides of these familiar objects

There's more to reality than meets the eye

26/12/24 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Curiosity

In our daily lives, we often simply see objects, landmarks, and animals at face value without giving them much thought. However, it's important to remember that looking at a particular object from a different perspective can completely change our perception.

Take a moment to marvel at these captivating photos that will undoubtedly change the way you look at reality. Click through the gallery to get started.