18 Curious Discoveries People Had to Show the World

The world is rich with diversity and wonder, much of which we overlook in our daily lives. But satisfying our curiosity and uncovering new insights can be as easy as tuning in to our everyday surroundings. By simply paying attention, we open ourselves to endless opportunities for learning and discovery.

1. “I had no idea veneers don’t glow.”

2. “This Saab airplane has a hand hole.”

• I’m not a pilot, but I’ve seen that ground crews give small things to the pilot through this hole. Though I think it’s just for things you have to get into the cockpit last minute. © -LordOfSalem- / Reddit

3. “Found a very tall sunflower — I’m 5’10” for comparison."

4. “This is what happens when a shower poof unravels.”

5. “Instead of flowers, people bring sticks to this dog’s grave.”

6. “This older keyboard I found in an office while cleaning on campus.”

7. “My legs after a 5-hour mountain bike ride.”

8. “This is what 1 of 3 diamonds in my ring looks like under UV light. It doesn’t glow like the other 2.”

• Some diamonds are fluorescent and some aren’t. It’s not a way to tell if it’s real or fake. © Tj-edwards / Reddit

9. “The fate of an unfortunate fly at the mask factory”

10. “A solar park bench with USB charging ports.”

11. “Today I realized these things are to prevent skateboarders from grinding on the ledges.”

12. “We have a vacuum system in the house, where you just put a long hose on and it starts sucking.”

13. “This lemon has every shade of yellow.”

14. “The tiny armrest I had on my flight.”

15. “This Swiss water bottle has the Matterhorn in it.”

16. “This is a truck carrying the signs you see on the interstate.”

• Wow, they are huge! © PotaTribune / Reddit

17. “A 100-sided dice.”

• Looks great. In actual gameplay, it’s a bit painful. © ArizonaZia / Reddit

18. “How the seat looks after my pregnant wife sat on it.”

This happens when you suffer from Chromhidrosis (colored sweat). It turns our body oils and sweat into blue, yellow, green, brown, or black.

Coming across unfamiliar things can be confusing, but the beauty lies in the fact that many are eager to help unravel these mysteries. Often, these discoveries hold hidden meanings that only become clear with a closer look and a bit of shared insight.