The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

Underwater Communication Cable

This communicator was sliced right down the middle, and it's communicating something very clearly...that this thing is super cool! Look how neat it appears on the inside. If you didn't know any better, you might mistake it for a high-tech plate or piece of home decor. 

Banana Tree

There's always money in the banana stand, but there are always patterns in the banana tree! Similar to a ginger plant, the banana tree tends to grow more like a giant herb. Their stems are succulent rather than wood, giving them this unique quality. It's beautiful inside, but not as beautiful as a banana smoothie...

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The More You Know

  • Commercial flights were allowed to fly any course to their destination and would often detour over points of interest. This ended in 1956 when two planes crashed mid-flight over the Grand Canyon.
  • Water makes different pouring sounds depending on its temperature.
  • Only ¼ of the Sahara Desert is sandy.
  • The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.