The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

Stream Train

Who knows who comes up with some of the most incredible inventions of all time? Steam trains were revolutionary at the time of their release, though these days we rarely think about them at all. Here, you can take a peek into how one of these things works and operates...

Gun

For something that can be so life-changing, this weapon is actually pretty simplistic in design on the inside. A few bullets loaded up, a way to shoot them out, and a trigger to set the whole thing off. Don't look too closely though, it could be potentially fatal...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.