30 Photos That Prove The World Is Stranger Than You Think

Nathan Johnson Published 02/09/2016 in wow

there are some days when you find a few incredible things that make surfing the Web worthwhile

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The grimpoteuthis, or Dumbo Octopus, can be found on the seafloor or slightly above it. It's the deepest living of all octopus species. According to BBC, 18 species of Dumbo Octopuses have been discovered so far.
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Can you believe that this is a flower, called a red hot poker or torch lily, sprouting through a crack in the lava? What a perfect match!
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Pedro Ureta lost his wife to a brain aneurysm in 1977 when she was just 25. Now in his 70s, he continues maintaining a project he began many years ago: a guitar-shaped forest with over 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. His wife loved guitars very much.
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The superb bird-of-paradise, found throughout rainforests in New Guinea, boasts a beautiful green crown and blue-green breast. It is common for a female to reject over a dozen suitors in her lifetime, because the number of females in this species is so low.
5.
Did you know that Russia did not classify beer as an alcoholic beverage until 2011? In the years prior, it was considered a "foodstuff."
6.
Cows are considered highly sociable animals and suffer from stress when separated from their best friends (yes, they have best friends!). These two are grooming each another!
7.
The chandelier in the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, is made of at least one of every human bone.
8.
The Blue Tunnel near the Schirmacher Oasis, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica stands at an incredible 5 meters high and stretches 150 meters long.
9.
Have you ever seen a shoebill? Also called a whale-head and shoe-billed stork, this peculiar looking bird can live up to 35 years in the wild. Shoebills are native to eastern Africa and are considered a vulnerable species. A tall bird, some can grow up to 5 feet tall!
10.
According to Forbes, Denmark is the world's happiest country. Here's a photo of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
11.
Sam the Koala receives help from a firefighter during the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires in Australia.
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According to an article by CNN, "Green Eggs and Ham" resulted from a bet between Dr. Seuss and his editor, Bennett Cerf. Cerf bet the author that he couldn't write a book using 50 words or less.
13.
Have you ever seen anything like these ponderosa pine skyscrapers at the Wall Street Trail, Bryce Canyon?
14.
The Crested is a type of domestic duck. Don't they look like George Washington or Dr. Emmett Brown?
15.
Maned wolves are mainly found in grasslands in South America and are characterized by reddish brown to golden orange sides, long, black legs, and a black mane. They are sometimes called by their nickname, "skunk wolf."
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This man took a selfie with one of the world's most majestic creatures.
17.
Thinking of renovating your office? Draw some inspiration from Inventionland, an invention factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
18.
According to Lee Unkrich (Toy Story Director, Editor and Screenwriter), Woody's official last name is "Pride."
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With natural beauty and diverse wildlife, including over 400 different species of birds, Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of the last places in Africa to be considered truly wild.
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Did you know that ostriches have eyes that measure about 2 inches across? They have the largest eyes of any land animal, according to National Geographic. Their eyes are even larger than their brains!
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Hippos can open their mouths up to a 150-degree angle.
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A rough estimate on Quora suggests that 46% of the world's population has never seen snow.
23.
Inspired by his belief that objects are products of a "transportation culture," Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor created this Beetle Sphere in 2013.
24.
What are these strange looking things? They're urucum (bixa orellana) seeds, typically used to add a red-orange color to Brazilian dishes without changing the flavor.
25.
A stunning contrast of a man feeding swans in the snow in Krakow, Poland.
26.
Soak in this rare view of wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan, from below.
27.
LAAC Architekten's Stubai Glacier observation platform in Austria was installed via helicopter and offers visitors a spectacular view.
28.
Most of our zipper pull tabs are labeled "YKK," which stands for the Japanese company Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha.
29.
A view of the Bahamas from outer space.
30.
Baby common goldeneye, or sea ducks, depart for their first flight.

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The grimpoteuthis, or Dumbo Octopus, can be found on the seafloor or slightly above it. It's the deepest living of all octopus species. According to BBC, 18 species of Dumbo Octopuses have been discovered so far.
2.
Can you believe that this is a flower, called a red hot poker or torch lily, sprouting through a crack in the lava? What a perfect match!
3.
Pedro Ureta lost his wife to a brain aneurysm in 1977 when she was just 25. Now in his 70s, he continues maintaining a project he began many years ago: a guitar-shaped forest with over 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. His wife loved guitars very much.
4.
The superb bird-of-paradise, found throughout rainforests in New Guinea, boasts a beautiful green crown and blue-green breast. It is common for a female to reject over a dozen suitors in her lifetime, because the number of females in this species is so low.
5.
Did you know that Russia did not classify beer as an alcoholic beverage until 2011? In the years prior, it was considered a "foodstuff."
6.
Cows are considered highly sociable animals and suffer from stress when separated from their best friends (yes, they have best friends!). These two are grooming each another!
7.
The chandelier in the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, is made of at least one of every human bone.
8.
The Blue Tunnel near the Schirmacher Oasis, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica stands at an incredible 5 meters high and stretches 150 meters long.
9.
Have you ever seen a shoebill? Also called a whale-head and shoe-billed stork, this peculiar looking bird can live up to 35 years in the wild. Shoebills are native to eastern Africa and are considered a vulnerable species. A tall bird, some can grow up to 5 feet tall!
10.
According to Forbes, Denmark is the world's happiest country. Here's a photo of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
11.
Sam the Koala receives help from a firefighter during the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires in Australia.
12.
According to an article by CNN, "Green Eggs and Ham" resulted from a bet between Dr. Seuss and his editor, Bennett Cerf. Cerf bet the author that he couldn't write a book using 50 words or less.
13.
Have you ever seen anything like these ponderosa pine skyscrapers at the Wall Street Trail, Bryce Canyon?
14.
The Crested is a type of domestic duck. Don't they look like George Washington or Dr. Emmett Brown?
15.
Maned wolves are mainly found in grasslands in South America and are characterized by reddish brown to golden orange sides, long, black legs, and a black mane. They are sometimes called by their nickname, "skunk wolf."
16.
This man took a selfie with one of the world's most majestic creatures.
17.
Thinking of renovating your office? Draw some inspiration from Inventionland, an invention factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
18.
According to Lee Unkrich (Toy Story Director, Editor and Screenwriter), Woody's official last name is "Pride."
19.
With natural beauty and diverse wildlife, including over 400 different species of birds, Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of the last places in Africa to be considered truly wild.
20.
Did you know that ostriches have eyes that measure about 2 inches across? They have the largest eyes of any land animal, according to National Geographic. Their eyes are even larger than their brains!
21.
Hippos can open their mouths up to a 150-degree angle.
22.
A rough estimate on Quora suggests that 46% of the world's population has never seen snow.
23.
Inspired by his belief that objects are products of a "transportation culture," Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor created this Beetle Sphere in 2013.
24.
What are these strange looking things? They're urucum (bixa orellana) seeds, typically used to add a red-orange color to Brazilian dishes without changing the flavor.
25.
A stunning contrast of a man feeding swans in the snow in Krakow, Poland.
26.
Soak in this rare view of wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan, from below.
27.
LAAC Architekten's Stubai Glacier observation platform in Austria was installed via helicopter and offers visitors a spectacular view.
28.
Most of our zipper pull tabs are labeled "YKK," which stands for the Japanese company Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha.
29.
A view of the Bahamas from outer space.
30.
Baby common goldeneye, or sea ducks, depart for their first flight.

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1. The grimpoteuthis, or Dumbo Octopus, can be found on the seafloor or slightly above it. It's the deepest living of all octopus species. According to BBC, 18 species of Dumbo Octopuses have been discovered so far.

2. Can you believe that this is a flower, called a red hot poker or torch lily, sprouting through a crack in the lava? What a perfect match!

3. Pedro Ureta lost his wife to a brain aneurysm in 1977 when she was just 25. Now in his 70s, he continues maintaining a project he began many years ago: a guitar-shaped forest with over 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. His wife loved guitars very much.

4. The superb bird-of-paradise, found throughout rainforests in New Guinea, boasts a beautiful green crown and blue-green breast. It is common for a female to reject over a dozen suitors in her lifetime, because the number of females in this species is so low.

5. Did you know that Russia did not classify beer as an alcoholic beverage until 2011? In the years prior, it was considered a "foodstuff."

6. Cows are considered highly sociable animals and suffer from stress when separated from their best friends (yes, they have best friends!). These two are grooming each another!

7. The chandelier in the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, is made of at least one of every human bone.

8. The Blue Tunnel near the Schirmacher Oasis, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica stands at an incredible 5 meters high and stretches 150 meters long.

9. Have you ever seen a shoebill? Also called a whale-head and shoe-billed stork, this peculiar looking bird can live up to 35 years in the wild. Shoebills are native to eastern Africa and are considered a vulnerable species. A tall bird, some can grow up to 5 feet tall!

10. According to Forbes, Denmark is the world's happiest country. Here's a photo of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

11. Sam the Koala receives help from a firefighter during the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires in Australia.

12. According to an article by CNN, "Green Eggs and Ham" resulted from a bet between Dr. Seuss and his editor, Bennett Cerf. Cerf bet the author that he couldn't write a book using 50 words or less.

13. Have you ever seen anything like these ponderosa pine skyscrapers at the Wall Street Trail, Bryce Canyon?

14. The Crested is a type of domestic duck. Don't they look like George Washington or Dr. Emmett Brown?

15. Maned wolves are mainly found in grasslands in South America and are characterized by reddish brown to golden orange sides, long, black legs, and a black mane. They are sometimes called by their nickname, "skunk wolf."

16. This man took a selfie with one of the world's most majestic creatures.

17. Thinking of renovating your office? Draw some inspiration from Inventionland, an invention factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

18. According to Lee Unkrich (Toy Story Director, Editor and Screenwriter), Woody's official last name is "Pride."

19. With natural beauty and diverse wildlife, including over 400 different species of birds, Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of the last places in Africa to be considered truly wild.

20. Did you know that ostriches have eyes that measure about 2 inches across? They have the largest eyes of any land animal, according to National Geographic. Their eyes are even larger than their brains!

21. Hippos can open their mouths up to a 150-degree angle.

22. A rough estimate on Quora suggests that 46% of the world's population has never seen snow.

23. Inspired by his belief that objects are products of a "transportation culture," Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor created this Beetle Sphere in 2013.

24. What are these strange looking things? They're urucum (bixa orellana) seeds, typically used to add a red-orange color to Brazilian dishes without changing the flavor.

25. A stunning contrast of a man feeding swans in the snow in Krakow, Poland.

26. Soak in this rare view of wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan, from below.

27. LAAC Architekten's Stubai Glacier observation platform in Austria was installed via helicopter and offers visitors a spectacular view.

28. Most of our zipper pull tabs are labeled "YKK," which stands for the Japanese company Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha.

29. A view of the Bahamas from outer space.

30. Baby common goldeneye, or sea ducks, depart for their first flight.

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The grimpoteuthis, or Dumbo Octopus, can be found on the seafloor or slightly above it. It's the deepest living of all octopus species. According to BBC, 18 species of Dumbo Octopuses have been discovered so far.

2.
Can you believe that this is a flower, called a red hot poker or torch lily, sprouting through a crack in the lava? What a perfect match!

3.
Pedro Ureta lost his wife to a brain aneurysm in 1977 when she was just 25. Now in his 70s, he continues maintaining a project he began many years ago: a guitar-shaped forest with over 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. His wife loved guitars very much.

4.
The superb bird-of-paradise, found throughout rainforests in New Guinea, boasts a beautiful green crown and blue-green breast. It is common for a female to reject over a dozen suitors in her lifetime, because the number of females in this species is so low.

5.
Did you know that Russia did not classify beer as an alcoholic beverage until 2011? In the years prior, it was considered a "foodstuff."

6.
Cows are considered highly sociable animals and suffer from stress when separated from their best friends (yes, they have best friends!). These two are grooming each another!

7.
The chandelier in the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, is made of at least one of every human bone.

8.
The Blue Tunnel near the Schirmacher Oasis, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica stands at an incredible 5 meters high and stretches 150 meters long.

9.
Have you ever seen a shoebill? Also called a whale-head and shoe-billed stork, this peculiar looking bird can live up to 35 years in the wild. Shoebills are native to eastern Africa and are considered a vulnerable species. A tall bird, some can grow up to 5 feet tall!

10.
According to Forbes, Denmark is the world's happiest country. Here's a photo of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

11.
Sam the Koala receives help from a firefighter during the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires in Australia.

12.
According to an article by CNN, "Green Eggs and Ham" resulted from a bet between Dr. Seuss and his editor, Bennett Cerf. Cerf bet the author that he couldn't write a book using 50 words or less.

13.
Have you ever seen anything like these ponderosa pine skyscrapers at the Wall Street Trail, Bryce Canyon?

14.
The Crested is a type of domestic duck. Don't they look like George Washington or Dr. Emmett Brown?

15.
Maned wolves are mainly found in grasslands in South America and are characterized by reddish brown to golden orange sides, long, black legs, and a black mane. They are sometimes called by their nickname, "skunk wolf."

16.
This man took a selfie with one of the world's most majestic creatures.

17.
Thinking of renovating your office? Draw some inspiration from Inventionland, an invention factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

18.
According to Lee Unkrich (Toy Story Director, Editor and Screenwriter), Woody's official last name is "Pride."

19.
With natural beauty and diverse wildlife, including over 400 different species of birds, Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of the last places in Africa to be considered truly wild.

20.
Did you know that ostriches have eyes that measure about 2 inches across? They have the largest eyes of any land animal, according to National Geographic. Their eyes are even larger than their brains!

21.
Hippos can open their mouths up to a 150-degree angle.

22.
A rough estimate on Quora suggests that 46% of the world's population has never seen snow.

23.
Inspired by his belief that objects are products of a "transportation culture," Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor created this Beetle Sphere in 2013.

24.
What are these strange looking things? They're urucum (bixa orellana) seeds, typically used to add a red-orange color to Brazilian dishes without changing the flavor.

25.
A stunning contrast of a man feeding swans in the snow in Krakow, Poland.

26.
Soak in this rare view of wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan, from below.

27.
LAAC Architekten's Stubai Glacier observation platform in Austria was installed via helicopter and offers visitors a spectacular view.

28.
Most of our zipper pull tabs are labeled "YKK," which stands for the Japanese company Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha.

29.
A view of the Bahamas from outer space.

30.
Baby common goldeneye, or sea ducks, depart for their first flight.