The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

A Zippo Lighter

Ever wondered how you can light a fire with just the flick of your thumb? Well, this might be able to provide a little bit of insight for all you curious types. Thanks to some quick friction, a fire can appear in your hands in just a moment (or a few, depending on how long it takes you to get a grip on the top of it.)

Toothpaste Tube

When you need to get your mouth clean, you should be grabbing a tube of toothpaste, but make sure it isn't chopped in half like this one is. The pinwheel effect allows for that very cool color combination once you squirt a pea-sized amount onto your brush. Keep those teeth pearly white!

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The More You Know

  • An exotic dancer was busted by the IRS for failing to pay income tax on 1 million dollars in income she received in exchange for sex, from a single man.
  • The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Mount Everest is bigger now than the last time it was measured.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.