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Contrary to people, who we can't look inside to figure out "what they're made of," we can break or simply open a number of things around us to learn more about them. And when we do, the results can be surprisingly strange and cool.

From simple everyday household items to highly engineered mechanical marvels, we put together a list of pictures exposing the hidden layers that usually stay out of sight. So if you too are tired of hearing "appearance matters," join us and let's turn inward.

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#1

Most Classes Are Annoying, But Here, I Blew 6 Bubbles Inside Each Other For Biology

Close-up of colorful soap bubbles showing the delicate insides of things we rarely see in everyday life.

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    Inside Of A Mechanical Calculator

    Mechanical inner workings of a vintage machine, showing intricate details of parts rarely seen on the inside.

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    #3

    Snapped This Picture Inside Of A Hot Air Balloon While It Was Inflating

    Inside view of a colorful hot air balloon being inflated showing the insides of things rarely seen in new pics

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    #4

    Cross Sections Of Various Undersea Cables

    Cross-sections showing the insides of cables with detailed internal structures in colorful patterns and layers.

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    #5

    The Inside Of A Sony Camera Lens

    Cross-section of a camera lens showing the intricate insides of things we rarely see in interesting pictures.

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    #6

    A Tree I Cut Down Today Had These Designs Inside Of It

    Cross sections of tree logs showing unique natural patterns inside wood, interesting pictures revealing the insides of things rarely seen.

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    #7

    This Is What The Inside Of A Pine Cone Looks Like

    Hand holding a pine cone showing the interesting insides of things we rarely see with natural wood textures.

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    #8

    Inside Of Firelog. Kind Of Beautiful

    Close-up of glowing embers showing the insides of things we rarely see with a warm red and orange texture.

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    #9

    All Of This Was Inside A Baseball

    Close-up view of the insides of a vintage baseball, showing yarn, string, and leather components on grass.

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    #10

    Cross Section Of A Whale Rib

    Close-up view showing the porous insides of an object, highlighting interesting pictures of rare internal structures.

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    #11

    The Inside Of A Purple Carrot Is An Absolute Work Of Art. Thanks Mother Nature

    Close-up of the insides of a purple and orange carrot held between fingers showing detailed texture.

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    #12

    A Brand New Hd750, Ge CT Scanner ~ Coverless

    Intricate insides of a large mechanical device with wires, fans, and components shown in detailed view.

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    #13

    Tank Cut In Half

    Cross-section view of a military vehicle interior showing detailed mechanics and mannequins inside in rare inside pictures.

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    #14

    The Inside Of A Stacked Cup Tower

    Tunnel-like view inside a stack of white plastic cups showing the insides of things we rarely see in new pics.

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    #15

    Went To The Optometrist And They Used A Fancy New Camera To Take Pictures Of The Insides Of My Eyes. Knew It Would Be Cool, Didn't Think It Would Be This Cool

    Close-up pictures showing detailed insides of a human eye with vibrant colors and intricate vein patterns.

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    #16

    Looking Up Through The Inside Of An Old Iron Works Chimney

    View looking up inside a circular brick structure showing the insides of things we rarely see.

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    #17

    Insides Of A Debit Card Showing The Circuitry That Makes Contactless Work

    Close-up view showing the insides of a transparent electronic chip with circuits and connectors exposed.

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    #18

    Rock Inside A Rock

    Close-up of an interesting picture showing the insides of a geode rock with a crystallized interior among other stones.

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    #19

    What The Inside Of A Concrete Mixer Drum Looks Like

    Spiral staircase interior showing rare architectural details in an interesting picture revealing the insides of structures.

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    #20

    Inside Of An Air Mattress

    View inside a dark, narrow space with thin vertical lines, showing the insides of things we rarely see.

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    #21

    1965 MG MBG GT

    Cutaway view of a classic car showing intricate internal engine components and mechanical systems inside.

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    #22

    Inside Pregnancy Test

    Inside view of a digital pregnancy test showing electronic components, revealing the insides of things we rarely see.

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    #23

    This Is The Confeti Inside Of A Party Popper

    Close-up of the inside of colorful electrical cable showing rare details in interesting pictures.

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    #24

    Airbus A300 Cross Section

    Cross-section view of an airplane interior and engine showing the insides of things we rarely see in detail.

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    #25

    Husqvarana Training Chainsaw

    Cross-section of a chainsaw showing detailed insides and mechanical components rarely seen in everyday use.

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    #26

    This Chair At My Local Furniture Store

    Cross-section of a sofa showing the detailed insides including springs, wooden frame, and cushion layers in interesting pictures.

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    #27

    This Is The Inside Of A Can Of Shaving Cream

    Hand holding a Nivea Men shaving gel can alongside its foil pouch showing the insides of packaging.

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    #28

    I Opened Up My Daily Inhaler To See What Was Inside

    Close-up of the insides of a mechanical device showing coiled springs and gears on a speckled surface.

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    #29

    Steel Core Inside Of A "Rubber" Bullet Used By Police

    Cracked black olive revealing its white inside next to a knife on a wooden surface showing rare insides of things.

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    #30

    Inside Of A Printing Press Ink Unit

    Intricate inside view of mechanical gears and components showing the insides of things we rarely see.

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    #31

    What The Inside Of A Bowling Ball Looks Like

    Close-up of two round molds filled with a porous material showing the insides of things we rarely see in a workspace.

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    #32

    The Inside Of This Sewing Machine

    Inside view of a sewing machine showing detailed mechanical parts in interesting pictures of rarely seen insides

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    #33

    Inside Of A Sign Pole

    Close-up view inside a rusty metal beam with evenly spaced holes, showing the insides of rarely seen structures.




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    #34

    Took A Picture Inside Of A Kaleidoscope

    Colorful kaleidoscope pattern with bright green and blue lights showing rare insides in an abstract design.

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    #35

    This Message Stamped On The Squeaker Inside The Stuffed Animal My Dog Just Destroyed

    Hand holding a blue dog toy squeaker with embossed text, showing the insides of things we rarely see.

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    #36

    The Top Layer Of This Quarter Is Coming Off

    Close-up picture showing the insides of a coin peeled back, revealing the rare interior layers and material.

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    #37

    Well They Aren’t Wrong. What’s Inside The Platypus Dog Toy

    Plush toy labeled duck and beaver on a soft blanket with paws visible, an interesting picture showing the insides of things.

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    #38

    Spring Ring Jewelry Clasp

    Close-up picture revealing the insides of a jewelry clasp mechanism, showing intricate spring detail.

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    #39

    I Exposed The Inside Of Over Proofed Pizza Dough At Work

    Close-up view of intricate web-like structure showing the insides of things we rarely see in detail.

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    #40

    The Inside Of A 1950s-1960s "Liquid Core" Golf Ball

    Close-up of a hand holding two cross sections showing the insides of a layered object with a resin center.

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    #41

    Rather Than Build A New Cruise Ship, Silversea Has Decided To Cut Their Current Ship In Half With “Military Precision” And Add Another 50 Feet Of Space Right In The Middle Of The Vessel

    Cutaway view of a large cruise ship showing the insides of different decks and structural details.

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    #42

    Inside Of A Bocce Ball

    Hand holding a cut-open bowling ball showing the insides with embedded billiard balls in this rare inside view.

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    #43

    Inside Skylab In January Of 1974

    Astronauts inside the space station showing the rare insides of things in interesting pictures from space missions.

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    #44

    Inside Of A Hose Looks Like A Water Balloon

    Close-up view showing the insides of a transparent water hose with bubbles trapped inside near rusty machinery and brick wall.

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    #45

    Someone Smashed A Tee Marker At This Golf Course Im Playing At And This Was Inside

    Close-up of an interesting picture showing the inside of a Dragon Ball with four stars embedded in a blue shell on grass.

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    #46

    The Evolution Of Electric Light Bulbs: An X-Ray View

    X-ray image showing the insides of three different types of light bulbs revealing their internal components.

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    #47

    I Looked Inside A Tree Bark That Was Hollow And Found These Weird Looking Pointy Things

    Close-up view of the inside of weathered wood showing detailed textures and sharp, pointed interior formations.

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    #48

    This Bic Lighter Has A Smaller Bic Lighter Inside Of It

    Disassembled BIC multipurpose lighter showing internal components on a wooden surface with a floral tablecloth.

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    #49

    Found This On My Walk. Some Sort Of Nut Split In Half Featuring A Perfect Heart Shape Inside

    Close-up pictures showing the insides of a small cracked seed with a natural heart-shaped pattern inside.

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    #50

    The Inside Of A Bowling Ball

    Close-up images showing the insides of a green and white VIVID branded object held by a hand.

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