These Strange Photos Will Answer Your “What Happens If” Questions That You’ve (Maybe) Been Dying To Know

The English philosopher Francis Bacon once said, “Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.” Naturally, humans are inquisitive beings, and asking questions is ingrained within us. Truly, the questions of the world are endless. 

When we were kids, we learned that living things adapt to their environment and all the changes that surround them. Plants remarkably grow around anything that’s in their way, and the result is sometimes seeing plants with cool shapes! 

Smartphones are an essential part of our daily lives, and for taking photos. In fact, you don’t even need to purchase an actual camera because the cameras on smartphones are pretty high quality. What happens if you’re taking a photo and your phone starts to vibrate from an incoming call?

Whoever the person was that took this photo must have been extremely bored. The warning label on the Sharpie clearly said to not expose the marker to any heat…whoops! Obviously, this was an intentional act of both boredom and curiosity. 

It’s a common component in physics that heat causes things to expand because the atoms or molecules would grow apart. But, in this photo, the air molecules are trapped in the soda can. 

People typically eat popcorn on its own, out of a bag, or in a bowl. This particular person, however, decided to make popcorn right on the cob itself. Wow, that’s something we’ve certainly never heard about or thought of doing before!

There’s a certain natural phenomenon called the grass waterbed that many people probably aren’t aware exists. It’s when water gets trapped in pockets beneath the ground’s surface. However, when this happens to your school’s basketball court, this is far from natural. 

Crystals form when Play-Dohs is left untouched for a long period of time because of this scientific explanation. In fact, when Play-Doh is produced, large amounts of table salt are added to prevent them from getting moldy. 

We’re very sure that the insect in this photo is not part of the fabric design. This insect was obviously feeling quite adventurous and got himself trapped in the printer. While the printer printed out the design, the insect’s shape also got imprinted, too. 

If you are naturally a patient person, then you will be delighted to see the result after waiting for your gummy worms to freeze dry. And, yes, this is another thing to be performed in the comfort of your own home. For those who have no interest in doing this on their own, we will share the details with you. 

The contents that comprise baby spoons are vast, and the possibilities could seem limitless. However, they are not made of something that protects them very well from heat. Baby spoons have to be made of soft materials since baby teeth are fragile and soft. 

You would be excited about this phenomenon, especially if you hail from a country that doesn’t get a true winter. The water on the wheel froze as it was spinning and the water flung outwards, causing these mesmerizing spikes!

Kaleidoscopes were a fun and exciting toy to use as kids when we were growing up. These toys use mirrors to create remarkable and unbelievable images. What if you placed a flashlight into the kaleidoscope?

After we visit the doctor, and, if the case permits, they need to prescribe antibiotics that taste syrupy. We would likely be reminded to shake it all up very well before taking. Also, it needs to be kept in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad – the antibiotics are made out of good bacteria.

Burning charcoal should only be done when you’re having a bonfire, barbeque, campfire, or an indoor furnace fire. And, it seems to be common knowledge to leave them alone for a decent period of time after the fire dies out, and, before disposing, let it cool. 

It should be common sense that objects expand when heat is applied to them. However, what would happen if the object was flat and doesn’t have much room for expansion? The sides would expand in a wavy design, and, thus, your flat object serves no purpose anymore. 

There’s nothing better on a Saturday morning than warm, yummy pancakes with some sweet maple syrup drizzled over them. But, what happens if you neglect your maple syrup in the cupboard for an unusually long time? 

We doubt that anybody has tried this experiment before, but it happened to this person! It’s incredible how much damage the wind can do to one person’s sleeve. So, how can our miraculous Earth tear the sleeves of this person’s sweater apart? Always carry a windbreaker with you just in case the weather gets really crazy! 

You may want to put your name on something to identify that a specific special item is yours. Or, what about just putting your face on the item itself? Seriously, the joke’s on you if you don’t think that your driver’s license will take on a life of its own inside the wallet’s plastic sheet.

Lightning has a penchant for striking the tallest thing in any area. A golf course is fairly flat, except for the golf flag itself, which is likely where the lightning will want to strike. Clearly, Zeus wasn’t satisfied with his golf score. 

For all of your physics lovers out there, this is probably something that would pique your interest. Because light travels in a straight line, more than one light source behind a door would cause multiple rays of light to enter the dark room. 

Different ingredients and levels of solubility make up all the kinds of soaps that exist out there. So, if you mixed these together, the result would be an immiscible soapy blend – which consists of different densities.  

It’s no surprise that people have their favorite utensils in the kitchen and ones that they have to use during meals. That being said, it’s not an everyday occurrence to see the same spoon that’s been used every day for this person’s whole life. For the past five decades, they’ve used the exact same spoon.  

Some lavish hotel lobbies and buffet restaurants may have water dispensers full of spa water. This kind of water usually consists of lemon, lime, and sometimes mint and apples. The extra-observational person who took this photo noticed something rather interesting. 

This photo is a testament to the fact that nature is often stronger than anything else in the world. While this wouldn’t happen in every country, the particular infrastructure of this road was clearly not very well thought out. 

It’s not news that the constant flow of water on a particularly rough surface causes it to erode into a smooth surface. That’s just basic geography, folks! As shown in the photo, the rough stone surface was eroded to create a smooth surface on the sides. 

A lot of us truly love plants and have a deep investment in them. Although, some people may not even know that quite a few home plants still require trimming on a regular basis. 

When you buy seeds, the intention is for plants to grow out of them. So, what happens if the plant grows even before you plant them into the dirt? We admit that would be very funny, but it would definitely save you some time from waiting for it to sprout. 

Often, lightning is observed from afar during rainy nights. Most people do not know that the temperature of lightning is six times hotter than the sun’s surface. This is much more than the temperature of asphalt which can be 180 degrees Celsius at the most.

In the grocery store, there’s that special aisle where all the chips are stored. The chips either come in bulk or separate bags or are completely filled to the brim before they’re sealed. And, what happens if you put a chip bag into the microwave? Surely, you haven’t tried that.

Shovels, much like erasers, work until there’s nothing quite left. With shovels, the metal fades as time goes on and the amount of use we get out of it. This wear and tear is a natural indicator of how much work you have put into your garden.

We have to wonder what process this person went through to remove all the hair from the coconut. It’s so shiny underneath! Maybe they used an electric shaver – it’s a mystery.

We’ve wondered about lots of strange things. But, have you ever wondered what would happen if you dipped your head in a pool of hot water and then lifted it into the freezing, glacial air? Now you don’t have to – this picture proves it! The water on your hair freezes and forms icicles…hair icicles.

If you live in a particular area that is prone to fires breaking out, there will be ashes, amongst other nanoscopic particles in the air. Needless to say, it’s probably best that you try to not inhale this too much. People install air filters for their homes if they live in a fire-prone location.

Not all of us are masters in the kitchen. Let’s face it – most of us are too lazy to cook so we just order in. But, almost every modern home has a stove in its kitchen. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you started a fire without a stove? Well…the fire rises upwards just as a candle does.

The crowd in this photo is actually on fire. Literally! It’s a mystery how the event organizers managed to pull this stunt off so effectively, but it does look pretty fun. With all the sparks and smoke, we hope that there would be some safety precautions put in place.

Did this photo make you look twice? It did for us! On the left, the child has his eyes closed, but on the right, his eyes are open in reflection. What is this sorcery you must ask? This occurs due to the speed of the shutter when the photo was snapped, and the speed that the light was traveling to achieve such an effect.

We are all familiar with a skull’s shape, but many of us have likely never seen a skull with something inside of it. Your brain should be in there, of course. And if it’s not, then something’s up.

Changing the oil in our cars is essential to have it run properly. The oil assists in getting rid of the engine’s sludge, so we should have it changed everytime it needs to be. Additionally, the oil helps regulate the engine’s temperature and functions as a lubricant.

If you were to put something in the middle of a road and let it get run over many times, what would happen? Well, it would get flattened to a pulp. Take this fork, for instance – it was laying on a road and this was its impending fate.

The results of this photo should be a warning that if you get a spray tan and cry, this is what will happen! If you are a woman with very fair skin and you want a tan, try to get a temporary tan spray. It will easily wash off after you’ve used it for a day.

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you used the sun to bleach your clothes? It’s actually possible because this is what happened when the sun’s strong ultraviolet rays bleached this person’s black shirt.

The vegetables we all consume are plants and their sole purpose is to grow and reproduce. But, when your vegetables start to grow sprouts or something else that looks strange, it’s best to not consume them.

It’s common that when we leave something in a particular place for too long, it takes the shape of its immediate surroundings. In this specific case, the strand of hair got stuck in a zipper and took the form of the zipper’s zigzag shape.

Imagine if you saw a library that looked like something out of Inception. Well, today is your lucky day! We wish all libraries resembled this one and would make going to a library much more fun.

During the height of COVID-19, everybody was forced to quarantine inside. Many things changed in the outside world with little to no human interference, like this particular example of bamboo that goes untouched. What if humans leave plants alone and allow them to thrive on their own?

Here we have another example during quarantine of how things change when they are neglected. What if you leave fruit in your locker for months on end? Well, we have the answer.

Surely, this photo is also something you could have experimented with during lockdown, but we would have highly advised against it. How dangerous and scary! Perhaps somebody was bored and thought, “Hey, why don’t I just try throwing some water on this fire and see what happens?”

Upon first glance, it seems as if a tornado or some other natural disaster ripped this car to pieces. What if…we told you this was all the doing of a mischievous bear?

Again, this is another instance where we can’t help but wonder what was going through the person’s head. It seems that it posed quite a hazard, especially for the one truck that probably went to investigate the situation. 

Lighting is a fascinating natural phenomenon that is visually striking and also very dangerous. It’s good that nobody else was in the immediate vicinity of this Scottish beach when lightning struck its sand. 

We’ve all probably experienced annoying, difficult, and noisy neighbors. This person’s downstairs neighbor maybe had no idea that their drill would be so long and it would interrupt their upstairs neighbor’s space. Or, perhaps they didn’t care!

Carwashes are neat places. You can stay in your car while you get it washed and feel like you’re on an awesome ride at the same time. We wish there were more photos out there of what happens when you go through a carwash, so we’re glad this person caught one.

This image looks like another science experiment that produces unexpected results. At first, we thought the white stuff was fur or something similar. Again, we see Mother Nature being her most incredible and intriguing self.

All sports equipment gets worn down after a long time of being used extensively. We love that shiny new look of a soccer ball, basketball, or volleyball that is freshly purchased from the store. But, what would, for instance, a basketball look like after spinning for two whole weeks?

This “What if” is one of those examples that intrigue and baffles us. Who would have ever thought to do something like this? It’s actually possible if you wanted to try it out yourself. 

We all love some red wine once in a while, especially after a long day of work to unwind. Sitting outside with our glass of wine and looking up at the stars sounds really relaxing. But, then you fall asleep pretty quickly. You awaken out of your slumbered stupor and stumble inside to get into your warm bed.

Avocados are really delicious and full of nutrients. They’re best put on sandwiches or even plain toast. The avocado pit seems a mysterious yet integral part of the fruit. While we all know the green part is good for your health and goes on many things, what about the pit?

Roses are already vibrant and gorgeous flowers on their own, but it’s interesting to see what would happen if some food coloring was added to the water. We’ve seen artificially dyed flowers at the grocery store before, although this person did it all by themselves. 

If you’ve ever tried Peppermint Schnapps, you’d know that it’s a very tangy and sweet liqueur. It’s a versatile spirit that can be used to mix with other flavors and alcohol. The person who tried this experiment ended up with an incredible result.