The world is full of big and small wonders that many of us miss just from not taking the time to look. There are some discoveries that are once in a lifetime, and others that are surprisingly common, even if they're new to you.
Imagine what it would be like to casually stumble upon a medieval mine in your yard? Well, these people not only stumbled upon some crazy things, but were nice enough to share some pictures for the rest of us.
Cue The Jokes About Your Exes
This amazing find is almost too good to be true, and something you wouldn't believe if you hadn't seen it yourself. It's almost a shame that it won't last because it won't be long before it melts.
Believe It Or Not, This Is A "Fake" Grocery Store
It was built inside a factory that needed to test its air compressors, which run the cooling systems in grocery stores. It isn't uncommon for places to set up fake groceries to test layouts and products before opening a new store.
It May Look Plastic, But It's Actually Real
This pink grasshopper was found on Kelleys Island in Ohio. The pink color comes from a genetic mutation called Erythrism. It happens when there is an absence of normal pigmentation or excess in production of pigmentation.
This Viking Sword Was Discovered 5,400ft Above Sea Level
To the knowledge of the archeologist who appraised the object, they've never found one at such a high altitude before. It had been atop that mountain for over 1000 years. Its amazing condition is in part due to the incredible ironwork of the Vikings, but largely because of the cold and dry climate of where it was found.
What A Thing To Discover While Gardening
It is most likely the skull of a raccoon. It seems like a once and a lifetime chance to pull out one attached to a plant out of the ground, but it probably isn't that uncommon.
This Has To Have A Terrifying Purpose, Right?
This weird and potentially creepy object was found under the floorboards of an 1850s era house. Even though it looks sinister, it's actually used for removing the tops of soft boiled eggs.
You Never Know What You'll Find In A Second-Hand Store
This is the ultimate find for a Stephen King fan. Imagine opening up the used book you just bought and finding this inside? It makes you wonder how it got lost from its original owner.
An Incredibly Resilient Tree
Whoever was cutting down this tree must have hit a rough patch with their chainsaw. The person who found this said that the bullet probably entered the tree about six years ago with the force of the shot pushing it through the wood.
Apparently These Are Easy To Find In Popular Filming Locations
Have you also wondered where the money came from that they use in TV shows and movies? It makes sense that they would have money made so they don't waste real money.
Always Check Out A Trapdoor When You Find One
The person who bought this office space found this trapdoor. They missed it on their first inspection of the place. When they opened it and walked down, they found it to be full of old blueprints and building supplies.
That's A Lot Of Cattitude
This is a photo of a melanistic serval, which is extremely rare. According to the photographer who took the picture, the sightings of a melanistic serval can be counted on one hand. Melanism is a mutation that makes the fur of an animal all black.
This Is Enough To Make Anyone Emotional
This tree can be found in Lynn Woods, Massachusetts, and people bring the collars of their dearly departed friends and put them on the tree so they always have a place to come back to and visit.
What A Nice Wash!
These Levi's were found in an abandoned gold mine and are estimated to be about 136 years old. That's pretty incredible when you consider the shape they're in. They were sold for $36,099!
Think This Building Is Haunted?
This perfectly preserved cemetery is found underneath a church. When the church was constructed in the 1800s, they built over this section of the cemetery, essentially making a crypt. You can still visit the church and crypt today.
This Rectangle CD Still Works
A shaped compact disc was popular in 90s. People used them as business cards, or bands had them made into special shapes to match their album art. They do play in a CD player, but they hold less data than a normal CD.
That's A Little Creepy
This long marshmallow looks a bit creepy but it would probably make a wicked addition for hot chocolate. It's weird to think that every mini marshmallow starts this way and gets cut up to the proper size.
Guess There Is No BBQ Tonight
It's a good thing they decided to check the grill before lighting it. It probably won't be long until these guys are old enough to leave the nest and then that grill is due for a good cleaning.
This Is A Sinkhole That Was Found In A Backyard In Cornwall, England
It leads 300ft down into an old medieval mineshaft! It was only a few feet from the house that sits on the property. Luckily, it was found by property surveyors and no one was living in the house at the time.
Who Else Has Seen Wild?
This experienced hiker found the boot that Reese Witherspoon threw off the cliff during the filming of Wild. According to the studio, they collected all the boots but one that they couldn't find.
It's Always Neat To Look Back On History
This is an old lunar globe that was made when the dark side of the moon was still uncharted. It would be interesting to look at a more up-to-date copy and compare what we know now.
Now This Is A Special Find
Someone who worked in recycling stumbled across this and decided to give it a look. It's a good thing he did! This diary was kept by someone who fought during WWII.
They Were Crazy To Cover This Wallpaper
After moving into a new home, someone took the radiator off the wall so they could decorate and found this gem behind it. They should probably just keep it, don't you think?
Think There Is A Four-Leaf Clover In There?
It's always amazing to see the ways that nature carries on despite the things humans leave behind. As Ian Malcolm said in Jurassic Park, "life finds a way." Wise words.
Is It A Glassed-Over Well, Or A Portal To Another World?
The Reddit user claimed their grandparents have a glassed-over well in their kitchen but this looks more like some black magic stuff to me. As long as no creature from the Black Lagoon swims up, it can stay.
That Is One Serious Mushroom
This puffball mushroom is so big, but who knew mushrooms came in this size? People who have found them say they are absolutely delicious, especially when you cook them up like a steak.
A Tin Full Of Nostalgia
While renovating, the new owner of a home dug up a child's time capsule. The house was originally built in 2006, so chances are it's from then, which wasn't that long ago but it's still cute.
Something About This Is So Peaceful
This photograph was found inside a second hand copy of Birds of Alaska. It makes you wonder what kind of emotional significance the book had as well as the person in the photo.
Look How Crystal Clear That Is
This beautiful piece of glass is actually glacial ice that someone found on a beach. It's too bad that it will melt otherwise it would have made a beautiful keepsake.
There's Something You Don't See Everyday
This guy was walking along the beach and he found a whale skull! It really puts into perspective how big these creatures are. That's a once in a lifetime find.
This Gives Me The Creeps
A big storm swept through some of the French shores and with it brought this creepy thing from the depths. Why does it have to be a mannequin head?
Who Doesn't Love Baby Animals?
It took me a minute to see the little tiny eggs on the wall there! Turns out these are lizard eggs that some mama thought would be safe back there. They probably would have been if these people didn't start painting.
What An Incredible Find!
This person was helping their mom clean out some old things from the attic and found a ticket from when she went to see The Beatles in 1964! She should put that in a little frame or something.
It's Like Something From A Story
This is the kind of thing you dream of finding on vacation. This person found this message in a bottle on Floreana Island in the Galapagos! Turns out the message is from 1924!
Might As Well Add It Yourself!
Imagine trying to use a calculator that looked this complicated. I have to say, though, all this time teachers tell us we won't have a calculator with us, but looks like they've always been kind of portable.
Should She Keep It?
These people were taking a nice long walk on the beach in Hawaii and found this glass ball that has its own little ecosystem growing all around it. Should she keep it or throw it back?