40 Captivating Photos That Answer Life’s Quirkiest ‘What Happens When’ Questions

Life’s a rollercoaster of unexpected moments. Have you ever pondered, “What happens when…?” at life’s random junctures? Often, you’ll stumble upon a fascinating fact or a quirky piece of trivia that ignites a spark of excitement. The age-old adage, “you learn something new every day,” couldn’t be more spot-on after you check out these interesting pics. From the magic of lightning meeting sand to the challenge of munching on hot food in the frosty realms of Antarctica, these captivating photos are sure to make you gasp and marvel.

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1. “If You Die In The UK And Are On The Organ Donor Register, The Nhs Will Send A Letter To Your Family Explaining What Happened To Your Organs”

2. “Clear Sunset Plus Eclipse Is A Super Rare Occurrence, And When It Happens, You Get These Incredible Apocalyptic Scenery”

3. “This Is What An Igloo Looks Like When You Build A Fire Inside. The Fire Inside Melts The Inner Layer Of Ice, And The Cold Outside Refreezes It, Adding A Layer Of Insulation That Can Keep The Igloo At 60° Inside While It’s -50° Outside”

4. “This Is What Happens To Food In Antarctica At -94°f/-70°c”

5. “This Is What The Grand Canyon Look Like When It’s Lit Only By Lightning”

6. “This Is What Happens When State Prosecutors Who Haven’t Done Any Research Demand A Testimony From A K9 Officer”

7. “This Is What Happens When A Cat Touches A Plasma Ball”

8. “This Is What Happens When Snow Doesn’t Melt Underwater In Finland, By Vesa Kaloinen”

9. “What Happens When The Mist Around A Waterfall Freezes”

10. “This Is What Happens To An Artichoke If You Don’t Harvest It”

11. “What Happens When You Grow A Pumpkin Inside A Plastic Mold”

12. “What Happens When A Creative Kid Has A Creative Mom”

13. “This Is What Happens When You Park In Front Of A Fire Hydrant And A Fire Breaks Out”

14. “What It Looks Like When It Snows In The Sahara Desert”

15. “This Is What Happens When A Lightning Hits Beach Sand”

16. “Here’s What Can Happen When A Soggy Stump Goes Through A Hard Freeze: Ice Fur! This Is A Thick Coat Of Fine, Delicate Ice Crystals”

17. “What Happens When You Blow Bubbles At 15 F. Stunningly Beautiful”

18. “This Is What Happens When You Put Horizontal Mirrors On A Shack In The Desert”

19. “What Happens When You Get A Burn Over A Faded Tattoo”

20. “What Happens When You Go For The Rear Defrost But Hit The Sunroof. Alaska Style”

21. “What Happens To Windmills When There’s Fog”

22. “This Can Happen When You Blink Faster Than The Shutter On Your Camera”

23. “What Happens When Lightning Strikes A Flag On A Golf Course”

24. “This Is What Happens When You Commit A Crime, Then Get Arrested While Shaving Your Head In An Attempt To Change Your Appearance”

25. “What It Looks Like When You Light A Dandelion On Fire”

26. “This Is What Happens When You Put A Highlighter In The Microwave In Case You Were Wondering”

27. “This Is What Happens To A Basketball Court When The Pipes Burst”

28. “This Is What Happens When Lightning Strikes Asphalt”

29. “What Happens When You’re Renovating And Remove A Load-Bearing Wall – Today In Salt Lake City (Not My House)”

30. “What It Looks Like When You Take The Metal Tops Off Of Gas Stove Burners”

31. “This Is What Happens When You Go Swimming In An Outdoor Pool At -40°c”

32. “This Is What Happens When You Get Into A Car Accident While Hauling Multiple Buckets Of Paint”

33. “Ever Wondered What Happens If There Is A Fire In An Airplane Hangar? Suppression System Activated In Yyz North End”

34. “This Is What Happens When You Don’t Sell To The Government”

35. “What Happens When You Have A Broken Traffic Light In São Paulo, Brazil”

36. “This Is What Happens When You Don’t Secure Your Load Properly”

37. “When I Was 3 Years Old I Decided To Put My Dads Brand New Cellphone In The Microwave. He Didn’t Understand What I Meant By “Phone Hot, Daddy! Phone Hot!! ” Until He Walked Into The Kitchen And Saw It Full Of Smoke. 17 Years Later, He Still Has It And Refuses To Let Me Live It Down”

38. “Husband Works In Public Safety And Emergency Management For A Big Hospital. This Is What Happens When People Ignore The Safety Cones Set Up Before The Storm”

39. “What Happens When You Forget To Roll Your Window Up Before A Snowstorm”

40. “This Is What Happens When You Tell Workers To Self Isolate But Don’t Protect Their Incomes”