52 strange things in places you’d never expect

A lot of our actions are housed within routines, and they make our mundane days much more predictable. But every now and then, when we’re tuned in to the moment just a little bit more than usual, we’d find ourselves staring at something so hilariously and randomly spectacular.

Ever had that moment where you saw something so strange that you just stopped, stared, and took a photo of it? These people did exactly just that. Here are 52 photos that will make you say, “Well, that’s something you don’t see every day.”

1) What’s Down Below?

If there’s a tiny sprout in your seat, that means there’s roots, dirt, and probably mold growing underneath it. When is the last time this person cleaned their car? I’m going to guess never.

2) You Have Been Chosen

Someone found a sword in Epping Forest in England and I’m pretty sure it is of great significance. The right person wields this and it is restored to its formal glory and will save the world.

3) Struck By Lightning

This dude was walking through the forest and came upon a tree that had just been struck by lightning. He called the Forest Service immediately but made sure to take this picture before they arrived.

4) Wall Hack

We could only imagine what this kid did that their parents decided to brick the console into a wall. We strongly advise against jumping and bashing the brick cube with your head.

5) Tiny Worlds

Imagine a tiny world existing alongside ours. It seems straight out of a children’s movie but this shop is only one of many mice establishments in Sweden. If these would keep them out of our houses for a while, that would be great.

6) Guess That Animal

Plot twist! It isn’t an animal at all, it’s a hat someone left on the edge of the forest. People stared for a long time trying to figure out what it was. Now that you know, you may recognize the pom poms.

7) Portal To Another World

This was found in the woods. It looks manmade but it was likely natural for the most part. I would be wary about going through it but wouldn’t be able to help myself. Let’s see where we’ll end up!

8) Always Check The Inside

Always check the bottom too! If you only saw the outside, you may give your boyfriend one heck of a shocker. He’ll be distraught for days and you won’t know why. Or he’ll say he wants one and surprise you even more!

9) Not A Cool Light

This may look like a nice ceiling light but it’s actually a balloon that got stuck in the ceiling light holes. It looks amazing and gives me a design idea. Who wouldn’t buy balloon lights for their home?

10) Hey, That’s My Friend

There are all kinds of things wrong with this photo. For one, Tigger is being taken away on a gurney. No one wants to see Tigger hurt. But no one is more surprised or concerned than his tiger buddy. Guess he’s not the only one.

11) The Chamber Of Secrets

This dorm’s lobby has a secret door. I bet you countless students have tried to find out what was behind it. I’m not sure if they ever found out but the mystery is more intriguing than the truth.

12) What A Friendly Driver

If you see this at the stoplight, you’ll probably smile and nod back. But when you see him driving along the road, not looking where he is going, then you’ll probably be nervous. What a strange sticker.

13) Gotta Have Shower Wine

If you’re a drinker and you’ve never drunk in the shower, then you have plans for tonight. Do it. This wife and mother use her shower time to get away and enjoy a bottle of her favorite cabernet sauvignon.

14) How’s He Driving?

This driver looks like he’s driving from the back seat. The more you look at it the more confusing it is. Just know that there are two people and you don’t need to try to understand what’s happening.

15) Deep In The Hundred Acre Woods

This little hut was found in the woods while trail riding. It might just be the sweetest little real-life easter egg that I’ve ever seen. It looks so similar to the ones in the stories. Any Pooh fans in the house?

16) The Mushroom Forest

This is what a mushroom farm looks like. It’s just walls and walls of mushrooms. Someone was lucky enough to pay them a visit. It could be fun to walk through, a tunnel of fungi that is, however, it may smell just a little funny.

17) Agent 007

This mom was helping her five-year-old clean his room and found his “briefcase” loaded with everything that a secret agent could need. Do you think he was planning on running away or he has a double life?

18) Come As You Are

Even Buddhist monks like Nirvana, so don’t let others judge you. These amazing men seem to see things differently. Either these bags were donated or they just know good music when they hear it.

19) She Didn’t Expect That

Supposedly, this woman bought a Neutrogena face soap bar and got a $20 bill. That’s pretty darn lucky if you ask me. It might not be much but it gave her back the money she spent times ten!

20) Shoe Umbrella?

This is a little trippy at first, but once you get what’s happening, it’s just weird. I hope they caught this the moment that it did happen because walking around with your shoe like that for long would be annoying.

21) Who Needs A U-Haul?

Okay, so someone passed by this house that was moving to a new location. That’s stepping up the moving game. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that easy to pack up your house and move?

22) The Cutest Greenhouse

This wasn’t the greenhouse nature deserved, but it was the one that it got. Someone threw a bottle down outside the train station and created this little habitat. It’s the only green in the area.

23) That’s Not Haunted

Surely this old, abandoned Russian house in the woods isn’t haunted? Even the fog and dead trees suggest there’s nothing to be afraid of. This is straight out of a storybook and it’s not one to read at night.

24) Anyone Want A Whopper?

These malted milk balls look pretty tasty. Until you realize one of them is someone’s head and then it just feels awkward. Yet strangely enough, everyone still wants malted milk balls. Go figure!

25) Her Secret Stash

There’s a very good chance that your wife is hiding something from you. There’s an even better chance that the thing she is hiding is chocolate. No one is going to check in the edamame bag!

26) Who Is The Odd One?

I’m not even sure who the strange one is here anymore. The man who is pretending to be Jesus in the wilderness or the kid who has had enough art for one day. They must be related.

27) Found His Glasses

This is probably the last place that you would look for your glasses. I understand dropping a ring in your bread dough and forgetting it. But losing your glasses in your baked good is something new.

28) He Didn’t Need A Costume

Why is this guy in a Mario costume when he’s a much more convincing Mario without it. If he just wore the hat then kids would think that they met the real-life Mario and he could make a lot of bucks.

29) She Found Her Doppelganger

There’s a rumor that everyone has an old painting that looks exactly like them. If this is true then this lady found hers and yours is still out there. If not, then she’s just special…or a time traveler.

30) Fancy Meeting You Here

This roach kept trying to take over this guy’s kitchen, so he took him to work and gave him his own space. Now he lives in the breakroom and refuses to do any work. What a freeloader.

31) Ever Seen A Rainbow Swamp?

This couple was taking a walk through the woods when they saw this rainbow pond. Now that just might be the prettiest water that I’ve ever seen. The only thing that comes close is crystal clear water.

32) That’s Not A Human Shadow

The shadow that looks like a body is actually the shadow of the bull’s head. It seems impossible at first but once you start looking closely, you can see the arms are the horns, and so on.

33) Who Found Who?

Yeah, we know, that guy is tall. But you know what’s crazier? That girl behind this girl is of no relation and the two have never met. You never know what you’ll see at a Coldplay concert.

34) Rainbow Bridge

This tree is a place where you can remember your pets. You put their collar on it whenever they pass and it will never leave its place. That’s a sweet idea for people who need a way to grieve and remember.

35) Not My Grandkid’s Shoe

This grandmother found a size 20 shoe at Goodwill and thought it was the funniest thing ever. She immediately showed her grandaughter and likes to pretend that the shoe belongs to her super tall grandkids.

36) Almost Stepped On Bambi

This guy was just walking through the field and happened upon a baby deer. The deer was fast asleep and felt so comfortable that he didn’t notice someone approach. The poor thing could have been hurt.

37) This Is A Real Fossil

Perhaps there are more “fossils” out there than we thought. This dino has new teeth and beautiful eyes. If his head is this big now, his body must have been big enough to destroy this whole forest.

38) Hope He’s Okay

Somethign bad happened here, but it looks like he made it out somehow without leaving any further damage. If I were them, I’d leave this hole because it adds way too much character.

39) Slap That Bootie

This young lady felt something on her when she was using the toilet. She must have freaked when she saw what it was because anyone in their right mind would at first. At least it wasn’t a snake.

40) That’s A Little Whack

This is going to take a while to get used to. Then after you do get used to it, you’ll have to concentrate keep up. There used to be a huge pond here but it sinks every dry season. Now we’re left with this.

41) This Can’t Be Legal

I’m certain that this isn’t legal and that this guy doesn’t know what he’s doing. Unless he just wants the road to match him then he knows what he’s doing and it’s a horrible idea. No everyone will know it was him.

42) She Lost Her Spoon

I can almost see this happening. But I wonder if it was dropped in the bowl or in the pan. If it was in the bowl then I wonder how she didn’t notice it when she poured the batter into the pan.

43) Watching Out For You

Either this forest spirit is protecting the humans that hike his trails or he’s looking for his next meal. No matter what, I wouldn’t try doing any damage to any of the wildlife or you will definitely be dinner.

44) That’s Some Skills

They do Ninja Warrior and dog shows but have they ever thought about letting the real champions show us what they got? No, because it’s always those with real skills that really don’t care what you think.

45) He Wasn’t Even Looking For It

This wife found her husband’s wedding ring at the bottom of a cereal box. That must have been quite a shocker! If she hadn’t looked before throwing the box away, it would have been lost forever.

46) This Means Something

Someone found old dog tags in a scrap metal pile in their woods. Charles Carpenter may be alive and he may not. But someone knows him and it would mean the world to them if they found these.

47) This Is True Art

This isn’t going to any museums but it’s still a work of art. Not just anyone can create something spectacular out of their breakfast but this person managed to do just that. Do you think it was planned?

48) Dog Skin Rug

That just doesn’t sound right. So let’s pretend they are a bearskin rug. They do look like one! This makes me want to get Golden Doodles, which is what these fluffy cuties are! And best friends at that.

49) This Is A True Story

This family found a safe in their new house. When they opened it, they found a couple of keepsakes as well as thousands of dollars locked up. That’s something we all dream about and it actually happened to them!

50) Now You’re Trapped

Remember how games like Pokemon would let you slide around on ice or send you through boosts? This reminds me of those times, only this one is a trap. Once you slide through, there’s no going back.

51) Maybe They Didn’t Have A Dog

Most kids find a better way to hide the food they don’t want to eat. But these kids hid their veggies in the remote. Rumor has it, this isn’t the first veggie that they have hidden around the house.

52) Pigeon Meeting Adjourned

These pigeons look like they were having a very important meeting over lunch. Surely someone left a few fries for them because they seem to be enjoying themselves. Maybe they are talking about their days in Valiant.

It might be a case of being in the right place at the right time, or purposefully discovering something unexpected, or witnessing a hilarious mistake. But whichever the case, keep your eyes peeled because you’ll never know if this world is going to show you something spectacular out of nowhere.

Share this with your friends and family, and see if they’ve seen something as strange and random as these.

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