Life can get a little weird at times. Sometimes the weirdness comes in the form of a pleasant surprise, but more often it comes off as unnerving. Still, the weirdness is out there, so we may as well embrace it.
One-stop shop.
Yes, this guy is blacksmithing by the side of the road. His truck is fully kitted out with a furnace and anvil. Why he does this here rather than in his own shop, though, is anyone’s guess.
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Point of impact.
This image of the armored HMS Sussex really drives home the reality of Kamikaze attacks during the Second World War. It’s hard to even fathom planes intentionally flying into your ship.
Not sure what to make of this.
On one hand, the Doritos knockoff logo reassures me that this product will be deliciously unhealthy. But the more I read the label, the more I’m thoroughly confused by this product.
Something about leap years.
This tombstone commemorates a married couple, both of whom lived long lives. It’s kind of strange that they both passed on a leap day, four years apart.
Don’t get struck by lightning.
This woman was struck by lightning, and the marks show exactly how the electrical currents traveled through her body. She’s lucky she survived the impact.
Just…how?
We’ve all seen fender benders by the side of the road, semi trucks jackknifed on the highway, and maybe even cars that have flipped after a crash. In this case, it’s really hard to know what exactly happened.
A strong look.
This groomsman has been assigned a wooden tie to wear at an upcoming wedding. It’s a strange fashion choice, one that’s destined to look terribly awkward when worn.
Glimpse of the past.
Somehow, this narrow building in Chicago has persisted through the decades. Even though larger, wider constructions have gone up on either side, its odd, skinny frame still pokes out.
Kill it with fire.
At first glance, I thought this guy was sitting behind a pile of delicious baked goods. Then, I read the description, which states that this is actually a giant wasp nest that was found in Brazil.
Proto Photoshop.
This old time picture dates back to the 1910s — over a century ago — but this guy employed some photographic trickery to include himself three times in the same photo.
The doctor is in.
Apparently this image was taken in the waiting room for a doctor’s office. I think I’d have to cancel my appointment and immediately leave if I spotted something like this.
A rare mallard appears.
Mallard ducks have gorgeous, luminescent emerald-colored heads. You can even see a few in the background. But this mallard takes things a step further with his rare all-emerald body.
Houses on houses.
This is one building, yes, one building, located in Zaandam, Netherlands. It may be continuous once you’re on the inside, but from the outside it looks like some architect just smushed about 20 houses together.
This tree has zero effs to give.
Someone placed this green metal railing right next to a tree. Well, that tree wanted to grow, and it wasn’t about to let a dumb railing get in its way.
Kept his promise.
The guy who posted this photo says that, five years ago, he promised his sister he’d bring a llama to her wedding. Putting aside a few obvious questions, it’s nice that he kept his word.
The sun’s getting weird.
If I had fifty guesses as to what’s going on here, I’d probably fail. Turns out this is what it looks like when a tree casts shadows during a solar eclipse.
All-seeing.
Doorbell cameras are everywhere these days. They tend to be pretty low-key in their design. But one person decided that putting the Eye of Sauron on their front porch would be a better deterrent to thieves than a typical Ring doorbell.
A guard’s a guard.
In case you were thinking of trespassing, just know that this foreboding black house is kept safe by a majestic guard turkey. I mean, so long as it does its job, I guess it’s a good option.
The planets align.
This is an astronomical watch that, instead of showing the time, shows the position of the planets. It’s an easy way to identify rich astrologers because this thing costs a whopping $200,000!
For style’s sake.
The gas cap for the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, and a lot of other Chevrolet cars around the time, was behind the taillight as shown above. A lot of people claimed it was to prevent people from siphoning gas… Was that really that common of a crime?
Don’t throw stones at mirrored houses.
Yes, the exterior of this house is just covered in mirrors. People in the comments were quick to point out dangers like birds, hail, the mirrors not staying clean ever, and one kid with a pebble and an anger problem.
If you thought modern turtles moved slowly.
This is the fossilized shell of a Stupendemys geographicus, a colossal prehistoric turtle that grew to be up to around 10 feet long! I’m glad their size shrunk with evolution and time. Can you imagine one of these suckers in a pond today?
Driving in style.
These were some of the “mutant vehicles” seen at an older Burning Man festival, and I’m begging whatever powers that be that these types of cars become popular. What I wouldn’t give to drive around in that snail-mobile.
Just a spirit call away.
This is the gravestone of Elijah Bond, who invented the ouija board. It was nice of them to bring one nearby so if anyone ever has questions about it, they can just ask him.
Jewelry with layers.
This is an astronomical ring, or rather, a ring that turns into an astronomical sphere. This specific ring is in the Swedish History Museum, and was made in Germany in the 16th century, but as many in the comments pointed out, you can buy dupes and replicas for, like, a dollar on most resell websites. No promise for quality, though.
Changing with the seasons.
Created by artist Sue Hill, this “living sculpture” is called The Mud Maid. As the seasons change, so do her hair and clothes, reflecting the plant life present during certain months.
In for a rough morning.
This newspaper printed its ads in a 3D fashion that made it look like a kitchen. My eyes hurt looking at it now, I can only imagine what that would be like in the morning before coffee.
Ancient learning.
This was discovered in Turku, Finland, underneath the Cathedral School. It was found when they began doing renovations to the school, and one of the “buildings” discovered is thought to be the first bank in Finland!
Bones for breakfast.
This is a Bearded Vulture, or Lammergeier, which is the only known animal to eat bones almost exclusively. It looks like it only eats bone too. Tough, scary, and metal as hell.
Virality before the internet.
What you’re seeing here is a popular “trend” from the ’50s where people would try to stuff as many people as they could in one phone booth. It really is comforting to know that humans were always doing stupid things for attention. The only thing that changed was potential audience size.
Good luck getting home.
This is a door at a bar, created partially for laughs, but really meant to see just how drunk people are as they try to leave. The consensus is that the knob under the deadbolt must be the correct one, but there’s no way to know except to try.
A quick reheat will bring them back.
What you’re looking at is the world’s oldest noodles. Originally discarded in China around 2000 BC, the noodles were preserved for over 4000 years until they were found three meters below the surface. I think they’re still good, though – 4000-year rule.
First draft.
This bust shows the first design for Voldemort from the Harry Potter film series. I know there are some unsettling sights in those movies, but I think this would have taken the cake.
Forget painting with a brush.
This is artist Iris Scott standing next to a painting that she entirely fingerpainted. Fingerpainting appears to be her preferred method, and I can see why! She’s a master at it!
Glamour shot.
This striking-looking cat shows off a unique coloration pattern. Lots of black cats have reddish tints to their fur, but this is a particularly pronounced example.
