Is this an animal? A plant? Shooting stars?
Everything is not what it seems—and these 15 magnified objects are proof. Can you identify them close up? Grab a paper and pen and give it a try, then check your answers at the end of the slideshow. Check out these fascinating images of everyday objects under a microscope.
Picture #1
What could this be? Plus, see if you can find the animals camouflaged in these photos.
Picture #2
Where would you find this design?
Picture #3
Here’s an easy one for you. You won’t want to miss these other photos that aren’t what they seem.
Picture #4
You don’t have to think too hard about this one.
Picture #5
Things are getting tricky. What’s this? Plus, see if you can figure out what’s been altered in these photos.
Picture #6
Where would this design be hiding?
Picture #7
Give this one a try.
Picture #8
Everything is not what it seems!
Picture #9
We wouldn’t mind some of this right now!
Picture #10
Smile!
Picture #11
Where can you find this? Plus, see if you can you find the sneaky camouflaged snakes hiding in these photos.
Picture #12
This one might be a little tricky. Plus, check out these challenging word puzzles that will leave you stumped.
Picture #13
Don’t get stuck on this one!
Picture #14
Hint: You probably use this every day! Check out these cool optical illusions that will make your brain hurt.
Picture #15
Don’t give up now!
Picture #16
Last one…
Ready for the answers? Here’s the first one:
Answer #1
Answer: Paint brush
Answer #3
Answer: Kiwi
Answer #4
Answer: Orange. Check out these other tricky brain teasers that will leave you stumped.
Answer #5
Answer: Sponge
Answer #6
Answer: Dandelion
Answer #8
Answer: Spaghetti
Answer #9
Answer: Milk chocolate bar
Answer #10
Answer: Cheese. We bet you didn’t know that these everyday objects had hidden meanings.
Answer #11
Answer: Carrot
Answer #12
Answer: Grapefruit. Test your brain further with these trivia questions only geniuses will get right.
Answer #13
Answer: Honey
Answer #14
Answer: Soap bubbles.
Answer #15
Answer: Coffee