You Won’t Believe What These Images Under a Microscope Really Are

We found these images of common items under the lens of a powerful microscope and they are completely unrecognizable. Check out these images and see if you can recognize their true nature.

We’ll give you a hint. You’ll find this item on your face.

Now we can’t stop thinking about how close this thing is to our eye! Next time you lose an eyelash take a look at it before you brush it away and think about how it looks close up. We like to call this “pretty from afar but far from good”.

We don’t think we would have known what this photo was if we were given 1,000 guesses.

But who knew they looked so alien under a close lens? We’ll be thinking about this next time our cat gives us a lick.

And as scary as it appears, it might actually be hanging out in your kitchen as we speak.

You might be even more surprised to hear that this particular image is a fruit fly’s eye. Next time you’re shooing away a fruit fly you might remember this photo and let them be.

In fact, this item can make a really horrific noise that might make your skin crawl.

This kind of image requires an incredibly strong kind of microscope. It allows us to see these details which would never be possible with just the naked eye.

Although, you would find this object all over the beach so you wouldn’t be too far off with that guess.

We certainly will never see sand the same again.Now, technically sand is just eroded rock, so our guesses weren’t too far off the mark. How can something feel so soft between our toes and actually be so rough?

And we’d be pretty freaked out if these things were roaming the earth. As it turns out, they are.

Under the microscope, we can see the spongy detail and what looks like faces. Why do they look so shocked? We must admit, their faces match our own when we discovered what these little guys were.

But, it is an object that we are all familiar with. It might even be growing in your garden as we speak.

We wonder if all those little droplets are water or something else. The texture looks really different under the scope as well. It’s almost rubbery!

What else could those course-looking strings be? Think smaller… much smaller!

Those little frayed ends that are going every which direction are just pieces of the thread that we could never possibly see without a microscope. Feeding a thread through a needle is really difficult without a steady hand and now we know why!

There’s definitely no aliens here, but it also isn’t exactly what it seems.

In photos of hair this close, it actually appears scaly. But this hair is perfectly healthy! Interestingly, animal fur and human hair look pretty similar from this perspective. 

And all those little discs might just be materials floating around in the eather. One hint: These little guys can really glow!

People will often refer to them as the stars in the sea! This is a rare case that we can’t decide if they look more amazing under a microscope or just regular. If you haven’t already seen them, we highly recommend.

No, it’s not a plant or a snake. But, it does bite and we try to avoid them as much as possible.

We already hated mosquitoes but this makes us even more wary of having bug spray on hand so that we don’t have to worry about these little blood suckers getting close to us.

If you look closely, you’ll see little hairs make up this pattern. What could it be?

If we’ve learned anything from all of these images it is that things are not always as they seem. We think we’ll be taking a closer look at lots of things from now on.

Those grooves are not rubber and they don’t belong on the road. Would you believe us if we said that this object could play music?

This made us realize that we should go clean our own collection because look at all those little dust particles hanging out on the record. It probably looks clean to the naked eye but up close we can see all that gunk! 

We thought it resembled a cannonball in a cannon, ready to shoot. But as we’ve learned, things are rarely as they appear.

Here it looks rather dull and it’s difficult to imagine the thin little lines we can make with it. You can even see the ink that has dried up around the tip of the pen. No cannons here.

This object is living, but it’s not an animal or an insect. What else could it be? Here’s a hint: The color gives it away.

It’s a phenomenon called pareidolia, which basically explains that we can see faces in almost anything. Regardless, it makes us happy to think that grass is happy as well.

Also, you wouldn’t be able to tell from this picture but this object smells really nice as well. Perhaps you’re hoping to get one from your significant other this Valentine’s Day. Are we giving too much away?

It’s hard to imagine that everything we see each day can be broken down into something pretty strange-looking, just like this. Next time you see a rose you might think of this instead of that pretty flower we’re all used to.

However, we do our best to keep them out as much as possible. No, this isn’t string or hair, although those are pretty keen guesses.

It’s fascinating that those pesky dust bunnies that always seem to appear around the house are actually kind of works of art under the microscope. Nonetheless, we still prefer to keep them out of the house so they stop making us sneeze!

These are not ice cubes but if we were to give you a helpful hint, we might tell you that it is found in the kitchen. Is anyone having a craving for something sweet?

Perhaps if they were a little closer to the color we see when we look at brown sugar, we could have guessed this one. This is making us want to bake something tasty!

This is an object we use multiple times a day (at least we should) and we put it in our mouths! But looking at it this close up is making us question things a bit… Our dentist wouldn’t be too happy to hear that.

The structure resembles the hair we saw earlier in that it has a flaky-looking consistency. Those tiny bristles look much taller here in this image than they do on our tiny toothbrush.

From the looks of this object under the microscope, we’re surprised it’s used to clean anything, let alone our mouths!

That thin piece of white floss looks something like a piece of wood up close and personal. We prefer the look of it outside of the microscope, thank you very much. To be honest, this photo doesn’t really encourage us to floss more!

Now this green blob might look more like an alien than a snack. We’ll give you hint: You might find this growing in your garden and it’s not green. Rather, this tasty vegetable is famously orange.

We hope we haven’t ruined carrots for you with this image. Just remember, they’re still tasty, just a little funky looking under the scope!

The ridges and lines might look like your finger, but they are far from it. This is a part of an animal that lives in the water. Have we said too much?

We’d be willing to bet that if you put a few fingerprints side by side a few fish scales under the microscope we’d be hard pressed to tell the difference!

But, it could also be something else. It may also resemble some sort of animal skin. It’s pretty hard to pinpoint what exactly it may be, which is why we guessed. Do you think you know what this is?

Cellulose acetate is nonirritant, heat resistant, and non-toxic. It’s derived from renewable resources (such as wood and pulp) offering unique properties. This polymer is biodegradable, naturally sourced, and eco-friendly. 

In fact, we wouldn’t be totally surprised if it was an alien-like specimen that somehow made its way onto Earth. But, what is this thing clinging onto? That’s where the real mystery lies! So, take a stab at guessing – you could be closer than you think to the real answer. Or, far from it. 

What’s the difference between a tick and a flea? Ticks are much larger than fleas and have eight legs instead of six. Also, their piercing mouthparts allow them to inject saliva into the animal’s skin. A flea, on the other hand, is a tinier and wingless insect that feeds off the animal’s blood. 

We want this hung up in our houses, as it definitely seems like something that could be a work of art. If you’re able to guess what this is, then you deserve a prize and high praise. Any guesses? It’s probably not what you were thinking at all. 

Things under a microscope truly do look bizarre, yet intriguing. We feel really bad for the fish, though. And, although this sight is pretty to look at, this poor fish probably wasn’t doing so well after being exposed to harmful chemicals. 

It doesn’t resemble something from this planet, but we have another guess as to what this could be. Is it a shell’s surface? Shells can be quite intricate and complex in their appearance. They can also be very colorful. Are you anywhere close to the right answer? We’d get it if you were stumped on this one. 

While it may not seem that exciting, it’s a rather beautiful sight. This Roman concrete slab does look like a magical galaxy or universe, though. If you have ever been to Rome inside one of the churches there, you will see remarkable concrete slabs like the one above. 

What do you think it could be? It’s certainly colorful and interesting to look at. The thing it actually is will probably be far from your original guess, unless you impress us and get it right. Hmm…let’s see if you can guess what it is under this microscope. 

We were really convinced that it was something you could only find underwater. Well, now you can carry on with your day knowing what a paint brush’s end looks like under a microscope! You’re welcome. 

A magnified version of whatever this random thing is has us questioning how much we truly know about anything. Luckily, we will give you a hint – it’s actually on a human. It’s essential and keeps us warm…and we can’t exist without it. Oops, was that too much information? Let’s find out. 

Did you know that skin is an organ? It’s comprised of water, minerals, fats, and proteins. Genuinely, this answer could have gone any other way. But, considering the magnified image is complex and has different colors, it make sense it’s a vital part of our external body. How cool. 

Is it bad that this gooey-substance looks delectable? It’s giving off creamy and, perhaps, sweet vibes. Oh – did we just give it all away? Let’s see if you are correct or, at least, if you were close. Perhaps, your best guess is the right one. 

Calling all lovers of sweets and chocolate. While chocolate is not the healthiest thing you could consume, dark chocolate possesses many health benefits. It can improve blood flow and blood pressure, may reduce heart disease risk, and it’s also very nutritious and full of antioxidants.