Life is a constant exploration of the world around us. An important part of that exploration is the ability to ask questions and speculate. One of the questions that constantly pops into our minds is “what would happen if”. That question has burned into our brains in the middle of showers, late at night in bed, or just walking down the street contemplating the world around us. In order to stop the questioning from constantly badgering us, we decided to find some answers. Here is the list of our favorite answers to the question “what would happen if?”
“What Happens When You Use The Same I.D Tag For 10 Years”
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If you’ve worked in a company that requires name tags you’ve probably seen this phenomenon for yourself. Over time the ink from the photograph transfers onto the plastic casing. If you’ve for a company for long enough, like this guy, so much ink would be transferred you wouldn’t even need a photograph anymore, just the casing!
“Ever Wondered What A Microwave Banana Looks Like? Like This”
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This inquisitive person decided they wanted to know what it looks like if you microwave an unripe banana. So they did just that, and we gotta say that the results are both surprisingly beautiful and incredibly unappetizing.
What Happens When The Subway Car Floor Is Worn Smooth
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Ironically, subway cars see a lot of foot traffic. Over the course of a subway car’s lifetime, it probably has hundreds of thousands, if not millions, pairs of feet treading across its floor. The result, as can be seen here, is that those safety bumps originally put in to create a slip-free surface will be worn flat.
What Happens When High Winds Hit A Stone For Thousands And Thousands Of Years
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Nature is a powerful thing, especially when combined with its natural partner, time. With enough time, even the gentlest of natural forces can have a profound impact on the world. This massive rock has been worn away almost to a nub by nothing more than wind and all it took was a few million years.
Hand Prints That Have Been Worn Into The Stone By Generations Of Native Americans
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Though this wall of stone looks incredibly solid it is actually made up of sandstone, which is a soft stone. Combine the natural softness of the stone with thousands of years of rainfall and mix in the impressions by generations of Native Americans and the result is a remarkable testament to the people who called this land home.
“What Happened When I Left A Comic Book In My Leaky Attic For Years”
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Let this be a lesson to all those comic book collectors out there, be sure to store your precious collectibles in a safe place with a seal. If you don’t, this could be the result. All it takes to transform a pricey collectible to a cheap piece of abstract art is a leaky ceiling.
A Truck Driver With Sun Damage On Only Side Of His Face From Driving With The Window Open For 30 Years
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Truck driving is no joke. Though it may seem like an easy job on the outside the truth is that the enterprise takes real endurance and skill to do, especially over many years. This driver’s face tells the story of the toll his profession took on him.
What Happens When An Apple-Cutter Goes Toe-To-Toe With A Particularly Stubborn Apple
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This apple just straight up refused to be cut by this apple-cutter. The fruit cutting device didn’t stand a chance against this stubborn apple, instead of cutting the fruit into neat slices as expected it ended up turning it into a blade-bearing weapon.
Victor Noir’s Statue’s Crotch On His Grave After Thousands Of Visitors Have Rubbed It For Good Luck In Love
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Victor Noir is one of those unlucky people who only become famous through their deaths. Noir was a journalist killed by a cousin of Napoleon. To commemorate him a statue was constructed on his grave. Now, his grave has become famous for his lucky crotch which some belief will grant luck in love if rubbed.
“Our Playground Tether Ball Pole Shows The Wear Of Hundred Of Kids Who’ve Played With It”
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Tetherball is a playground institution and a favorite for many. The game involves hitting a ball chained to a pole which then spins around the pole, the winner is the person who can get the ball to spin all the way to the top. The wear and tear on this playground equipment reveal the generations of young players enjoying the sport.
What Happens When You Do Your Furniture Shopping On The Sidewalk
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Be careful out there when shopping for sidewalk furniture, you never know when you’re gonna end up with a haunted sofa. The helpful owners at least advertised the added bonus that comes with the armchair, ensuring that the next owners at least walk into their haunting with their eyes open.
“What Happens When You Don’t Pay Attention In The Safety Class At Work”
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This young lady has clearly had a better day than this one. While mixing paint for a customer, she didn’t pay attention to the number one rule of mixing paint – make sure that the lid is closed. We’re just glad that the worst that happened is that she got paint splattered all over.
“What Happens When Your Parents Hate The Seasonal Visitors”
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This guy’s parents clearly love their privacy, maybe even a little too much. As a way to prevent all the seasonal tourists from coming to visit the lake using their personal driveway, they decided to put up a sign to warn away all those who would be privacy invaders.
This Fake Door In IKEA Is What Happens When People Aren’t Paying Enough Attention
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With a picture this grainy, we’re surprised that anyone mistook this door for a real one. But then we remembered what it’s actually like to shop at IKEA. By the time you’re on your way out, you’re desperate for escape and any door will do. Even a badly pixelated one.
“This Is What Happens When You Have Trumpet Practice Outside For 2 Hours In 19°F”
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If learning the trumpet wasn’t hard enough, doing it in below-freezing temperatures can only make it all the more difficult with its own unique set of challenges. Like the innards of your lead pipe freezing while you play.
“This Is What Happens When Your Dad Wear Socks And Shoes Outside Everyday For 20 years”
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Consider this a warning to all the dads out there who go for the socks and sandals look. While it may be an inarguably stylish fashion choice, there are some unforeseen downsides to the shoe choice, as this master of the socks and sandal combo can attest to.
What Happens If Daisies Grow In The Nuclear Fallout Of Fukushima
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Fukushima was the site of the nuclear power plant that had a leak in Japan. Luckily, no one was harmed during the unfortunate incident, but there were some surprising results of this in the surrounding environment, like these daisies that proceeded to grow two heads.
“What Happens If A Lizard Decides To Make Your Freezer His Home”
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This poor little guy had no idea that he was climbing into his own cryogenic chamber when he decided to make someone’s freezer his home. We hope that the finder of the little dude found a safe way to defrost his new little friend.
“This Is What Happens When A Fire Hydrant Bursts In Sub-Zero Temperatures In Your Frontyard”
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We usually associate the bursting of fire hydrants with images of young kids frolicking through the water on busy street corners. Luckily no frolicking kids were around this time to get trapped in the freezing cold waters of the erupting hydrant.
“Found Out What Happens When A Shoe Gets Stuck In The Escalator. Got My Foot Out Just In Time”
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Thanks to some quick reflexes this guy managed to prevent his foot from getting a good bite out of it from an apparently hungry escalator. A good thing too, it looks like this escalator meant business and had a vicious set of teeth to boot.
“Didn’t Think This Is What Happens When You Get A Burn Over A Faded Tattoo”
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It turns out that apparently if you want to revive an old tattoo all you need is a pretty serious burn to peel away the top layers of skin. That being said we definitely don’t recommend trying this at home, and not just because you’re more likely to end up scarring yourself than actually reviving your faded tattoo.
“What Happens When The Ice Cream Machine At McDonald’s Is Actually Working And You Ask For Your Ice Cream In A Cup”
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McDonald’s ice cream machines are things of legend, never seeming to work when you want them to and for some reason incredibly hard to fix. Pro-tip, if it turns out that they are working, you definitely shouldn’t ask for your ice cream in a cup.
“What Happens When Your Roommate Tries To Use Laundry Detergent Instead Of Dishwashing Liquid”
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This experiment took some risks that didn’t end up paying off. After running out of dishwashing liquid, he decided to try and make do using laundry detergent. While the detergent may have worked to clean the dishes, it also ended up washing the floor as well.
“This Is What Happens To An Aluminum Block When A 0.5 Ounce Piece Of Plastic Hits It At A Speed Of 15,000mph”
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This picture tells us everything that our science teacher tried to explain to us about the theory of relativity. It’s not the size of the piece of plastic that matters, but the speed it’s traveling at. Even the tiniest piece of plastic can have a huge impact if it’s traveling fast enough.
“Want To Know What It Looks Like After You Get Struck By Lightning? Like This”
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Getting struck by lightning is such a rare occurrence that it’s become a synonym for incredibly bad or good luck. The aftermath of the strike left this young man with some of the most interesting and beautiful scarrings we have ever seen, we might even get it tattooed!
What Happens When You Leave A Plastic Duck In A Hot Car
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There’s a reason it’s illegal to leave your pet in a hot car without the windows or AC open and this duck shows us exactly why it’s a terrible idea. The unfortunate ducky has been transformed into a duck soup by the beating heat of the hot sun.
What Happens If You Don’t Make Sure Your Paint Lids Are Closed
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Well, that’s one way of getting a paint job for your car, though paint jobs do usually go on the outside. Thanks to this unfortunate driver we were taught a very important lesson – don’t try and transport paint in an open container in your car.
“What Happens If You Blow Up A Hot Air Balloon In Your Living Room”
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While we’re not sure what the motivation was for deciding to go through with this experiment, we’re still glad that someone did it. It gives us an awesome idea for our next party, that’s some pretty unbeatable decor.
“What An Abandoned School Gym Looks Like After Flooding”
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Just looking at this picture makes us want to go surfing, just look at that wavy floorboard. We’re honestly amazed that these floorboards were even able to bend and expand like that without exploding. We’re sure that this is a skateboarder’s paradise.
“What If a Semi-Truck Crashes Into a Wind Turbine?”
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Car crashes happen every day but it’s not so often that a car crashes into a wind turbine. Let this be a reminder to buckle up, leave plenty of room to break, and check that you’re up to date with your auto insurance policy.
“What Happens When You Ask Your 6-Year-Old To Restock The Toilet Paper”
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Clearly, this kid is a planner. That’s enough toilet paper to qualify as panic buying in our minds. While we’re sure reaching the top level is going to be quite a challenge, the bright side is that it’ll be quite a while before it’s time to restock again.
“This Is What Happens When You Go Swimming And It’s -40”
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We might just grow a beard so that we too can look like an extra frosty Santa Clause. This ice king went swimming in a hot spring in -40 weather, which sounds like amazing fun but the real battle begins when you get out of the water.
“What Happens When The Seeds On Your Strawberry Start Sprouting”
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We always assumed that the seeds on the outside of a strawberry were just a design choice to give the strawberry a little more style, but it turns out that they are actually functional as well. Every day you learn something new!
What Happens When A Tire On An 18-Wheeler Bursts
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As you would imagine the bursting of a tire on an 18-wheeler is a good deal more dramatic than when it happens to a regular-sized car. That is in no small part due to the sheer weight of the truck that would come crashing down on the wheel as soon as it deflates.
Ever Wondered What A Perfectly Frozen Tomato Looks Like?
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We never knew that tomatoes had such potential for beauty. Honestly, this frozen tomato looks so good that we’d frame it as a piece of art if it wasn’t for the obvious problem of defrosting. Maybe we can find a special frame that will keep the tomato in its pristine icy form.
“What Happens When You Throw Your Golf Clubs And They Land On The Cart’s Gas Pedal”
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Either this is a case of excellent or terrible aim. Somehow this golf enthusiast managed to land their clubs perfectly on the cart’s accelerator which ended up giving the cart enough gas to end up in a ditch. At least it didn’t go too far.
“What Happens When You Forget To Add Water To Your Microwave Mac-N-Cheese”
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We’ve all come home tired after a long day, with little to no energy to cook a meal so we pop into the microwave an easy to assemble dinner. While those meals are easy to prep, it does require at least one extra step – adding water. This is what happens when you forget that all-important step.
“What Happens When Your Cat Disagrees With Your Homework Assignment”
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We don’t know what the homework assignment was that had this cat so ticked off, but whatever it was it clearly had this feline friend rubbed the wrong way. Perhaps it was just that homework time had started eating into this fat cat’s snacktime.
“What Happens When You Don’t Believe In Bad Luck”
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Now, we’re not the most superstitious of people but we’d still be cautious of putting all these bad omens together in one place. We might just suggest moving the ladder, being unafraid of bad luck is one thing but inviting it is another.
“Today I Learned This Is What Happens When You Freeze A Watermelon”
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Who needs a slush from a convenience store when you came to make your own from a frozen watermelon? That’s what we learned from the frozen fruit experimenter who decided to freeze their watermelon to see what kind of delicious snack they could make.
“This Is What Happens When You Drop A Gallon Of Vodka In Your Driveway”
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Apparently, this shopper had bought a large bottle of vodka for a punch they were making for a little party they were having but unfortunately dropped the bottle on the way to the front door. The result was a splash-shaped mark on their driveway that is fully resistant to grime.
“This Is What Happens When You Injure Your Leg And Can’t Put Any Weight On It For Three Months”
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With a bad enough leg injury, it puts that leg out of use while it’s being healed. The result is a loss of muscle mass and definition in the leg, a nightmare for all those gym enthusiasts out there. We hope that his legs have since healed and recovered.
What Happens When A Whale Gets Stuck On A Ship’s Propellers
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What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force is an age-old question. A question that this while decided it wanted to answer when it get stuck on a huge ship’s propellers. Apparently, the answer is a whole lot of scar tissue.
“What Happens If A Can Of Foam Explodes In The Pallet”
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A can of foam can be an incredibly useful tool for builders and other workers, but it can also be an incredible nuisance if something happens to make their contents spill out, those cans have far more inside of them than you would think.
“What Happens When You Let Your Toddler Pilot The Drone”
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We’d be surprised if this needed saying, but it’s generally not a good idea to let toddlers pilot drones. In general, we can’t really see it ending well, at least this time the worst thing that happened is just that it got tangled up in some hair.
“What Happens When Your Dentist Is A Little Too Online”
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We’ve heard of search engine optimization but this is taking it a little too far. But then again, maybe this dentist knows something we don’t, every time somebody searches for a dentist near them, they’re the first ones to pop up.
“What Happens When You Have A Basement In Alaska”
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While we’re sure that living in Alaska has its challenges, the true sufferers are those who live below ground level. The savage snowfall can leave some with no escape without a snow shovel handy – we just hope he puts on more than a t-shirt.
“What Happens When You Clean Your Gutters And No One Else Is Home”
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Let this be a warning to all those single people out there, the real danger is not that you could be lonely but rather that there won’t be anyone to hold your ladder while you’re cleaning the gutters. Dating apps were invented for a reason, we just didn’t know this was it.
“What Happens When Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Go As Planned”
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We’re not sure what went wrong to have these balloons end up in the bin, though we can be sure whatever it wasn’t fun. We hope it was just a sudden attack of balloon phobia and not anything more serious.
“What Happens When Your Dog Accidentally Activates A Man Overboard Buoy”
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That mischievous pup running away has left quite the mess in his wake. These buoys are used to call for emergency help when someone falls overboard at sea and are specifically made to be seen from great distances, much to this owner’s chagrin.
“What Happens When Rain Washes Away The Snowbanks Overnight? It Looks Like Nobody In The Neighborhood Knows How To Park”
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Snowbanks are those shelves of snow that collect at the edge of the sidewalk, forcing cars to park more in the street. The result is that when the snow melts overnight, it looks like all the parkers forgot how to park properly.
“What Happens If You Feed The Coyote”
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This coyote has clearly been receiving treats from visitors and has now gotten used to getting fed from passersby and is no longer afraid of people. While we’re happy for this cutie, we can’t help but think of all the other jealous coyote friends.
“What Happens If You Don’t Change The Battery In Your Keyless Remote”
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While keyless entry is useful for all kinds of reasons, one of the ones we wouldn’t think of is that you don’t need to worry about accidentally pulling your carlock out of the door but it’s definitely a good reason to make sure you don’t forget to.
“What Happens If You Reach The End Of The Rainbow”
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While we’ve always heard that there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, we’d honestly rather be on the beach anyway. Who needs to deal with selling gold when you have a beautiful white sand beach to lounge around on?
“What Happens If Your Phone Dies At The Exact Moment You’re Taking A Picture? This.”
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This amateur photographer was taking a picture of the ocean and their phone died mid-snapping of the photograph. While it’s unfortunate they didn’t get their ocean pic, there is something to be said for this accidental artwork.
“What If A Spider Uses Your Toothbrush As Its Umbrella? You Get A New Toothbrush”
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While we don’t have anything against our 8-legged friend, we don’t particularly love the idea of having the arachnids turning our toothbrushes into a summer home. The little guy can keep the toothbrush, it’s easier than burning down the bathroom.
“What Happens When You Decide To Make Rice For The First Time Without Your Mom’s Help”
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We’ve all been there when we first started cooking for ourselves when we don’t just how much rice is enough rice and we had to learn it the hard way. It’s okay to get it wrong just as long as someone ends up eating all that food, even if it’s the family dog.
“What Happens When A Kayak Is Struck By Lightning”
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a kayak was struck by lightning? Well, to be honest, we hadn’t either. But now that we are seeing this picture, we have to admit we can’t stop thinking about this.
“What Happens If The Janitor Is Feeling Lazy”
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While we’re quick to blame the janitor, it could just be that these fancy paper dispensers weren’t working and this was the best available solution. Or maybe the janitor was just having a particularly lazy day that day.
“What Happened When Our School Gym Flooded From A Burst Pipe”
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A single burst pipe can do a lot of damage to wooden boards when it isn’t treated in time which is exactly what happened to this basketball court when a pipe burst during the school holidays and no one noticed until it was too late.
“What Happens When The Cake Fights Back”
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If there’s one food we didn’t expect to fight back when being cut it would be cake. But this cake decided to defy expectations and fight back against the knife that was cutting it, and somehow the cake actually came out on top.
“This Is What Happens When You Fall Asleep Laying Out In The Sun And Your Friends Have Extra Pretzels”
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There are many reasons we appreciate our friends but one reason we never thought would be one of them is that they don’t let us fall asleep in the sun with strategically placed pretzels on our thighs for a quick gag.
“What Happens When All Your Neighbors Have The Same Taste”
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This is what some would call a glitch in the simulation, there’s no doubt that something funky is going on here. Maybe it’s just a matter of there being some kind of white car lover rally going on in this neighborhood.
“This Is What Happens When You Put A Tortilla Shell In The Oven”
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While the result might not have been what these cooks were intending it does give us some ideas. There are all kinds of cool cooking ideas that could make use of this swollen tortilla shell, maybe even as a piece in part of tortoise-shaped food art.
“What Happens When You’re A Little Too Eager For Ice Cream”
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We all love ice cream, how could you not it’s nothing but one of the best parts of life. That being said you gotta be at least a little careful when you’re slurping down the delicious treat or you could end up with a creamy puddle instead of a creamy snack.
“What Happens When You Take A Picture As Lightning Strikes At Night”
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This person managed to snap a pic with perfect timing, seemingly capturing a moment when night suddenly turns to day. The reason for the sudden illumination is that lightning had just struck as the picture was taken.
“This Is What Happens When You Save All The Pens You Used In Your Engineering Degree”
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We all assume that an engineering degree takes a lot of work, but this student decided to show off just how much studying he had to do to earn the degree by collecting all the pens he used across his years of study.
What Happens When You Drop A Box Of Skittles? You Lay Down For A While
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We’ve all had bad days before where it feels like anything that could go wrong is. There’s only one thing to do on those days and that’s to find a corner to curl up in until you’re ready to step out and face your terrible luck.
“This Is What It Looks Like When A Sinkhole Swallows Your Living Room”
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Sinkholes are one of those natural occurrences that pop up now and then with little to no warning that can end up turning your whole life upside down – literally. Apparently, this is what it looks like if you’re one of the unlucky recipients of these holy visitors.
“Wanted To Know What Happens When You Take A Panorama While Rolling Down A Hill. Accidentally Found Out”
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Well, one way to uncover the secrets of life is to stumble onto them, which is quite literally what ended up happening for this young photographer who found themselves rolling down a hill while taking a panorama, creating this beautiful piece of photographic art.
What Happens When There’s Record Flooding In Australia
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If you live in Australia there are all kinds of natural hazards to watch out for; from spiders the size of your head, octopuses that could kill you with a look, to wildfires that decimate towns. Now there’s a new natural danger to add to the list, that of flooding apparently.
What Happens When A Tree Branch Is Under A Trickling Waterfall On A Cold Day
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That must have been some kind of cold day to have this effect on the tree branch, basically turning the branch into a pretty solid-looking treecicle. Regardless of how it happened the result is definitely beautiful.
“What Happens When Your Phone Falls Out Of Your pocket And It’s Still Plugged In To Charge”
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We’ve all done it before, had our phones plugged in to a charger and we accidentally walked off while the phone was still attached. Most of the time you’re lucky enough to walk off with nothing but a slightly frustrating pull, but this unlucky person ended up showing off what happens when everything goes a little wrong.
“This Is What Happens When You Peel Off 30 Years Of Graffiti”
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When a graffiti artist wants to paint a new tag or mural over an older piece, they often don’t first remove the paint beneath, but rather simply paint over it. The result is layers on layers of paint, that when removed reveal the graffiti history of a place like the rings of a tree.
What Happens If You Love Both Hot Air Balloons And Your Country
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This patriotic balloonist wants to make sure that everyone knows at least three facts about him; first that he’s incredibly patriotic and loves America, secondly that he is a hot air balloon enthusiast, and thirdly, and maybe most importantly, that he’s absolutely fearless.
“What happens to your fingers if you fall asleep in the tub”.
Ever wondered what your fingers would look like if you fall asleep in the shower? Well, here is your answer. We are not even what to call this, brain fingers, maybe? It must have taken hours for those fingers to go back to normal! What do you think?