In the 1993 film Jurassic Park, Jeff Goldblum famously says, “Life, uh, finds a way.” As a result, these captivating photographs capture the unexpected scale of things in the physical world and elsewhere that most of us mostly don’t consider. There’s a computer the size of a grain of rice, an animal with lungs nine times the size of a human’s, and a rabbit the size of a dog, for example. How is it possible? To find out, just keep reading!
Breathtaking Images That You Should Not Miss
Recognized As “The Mountain”
On the once-beloved Game of Thrones, Hafór Jlus Björnsson is the 6-foot-nine, 440-pound beast widely recognized as “The Mountain.” Outside of the Hollywood stage, this expert strongman stands next to his wife, Kelsey Henson. She must be a quarter of his size!
Recognized As The Mountain
The Gray Whale
The gray whale, which is often seen with barnacles encrusted across its skin, can live up to 80 years. They can weigh up to 90,000 pounds and grow to be 49 feet long if they live that long. When compared to the passengers on the boat, one is clearly larger than the other.
The Gray Whale
Literally Batman
These tropic-dwelling creatures, also known as flying foxes or fruit bats, are nearly the size of men but eat fruits, plants, and insects. Surprisingly, these bats depend heavily on vision rather than echolocation.
Literally Batman
Flemish Giant Rabbit
What appears to be a steroid-addicted bunny is actually a Flemish Giant Rabbit. The majority weigh around 15 pounds, but they can weigh up to 22 pounds. You might be surprised to learn that this domesticated species is quite docile and loving, making them ideal family pets.
Flemish Giant Rabbit
Ghost Crab
The Ghost Crab is famous for having one claw that is significantly bigger than the other throughout adulthood and a box-like body due to its nocturnal activity hours and pale color when hatched. When they’re young, they’re incredibly adorable.
Ghost Crab
Sequoia National Park
The tremendous Redwood trees, which are among the world’s oldest living species, can live up to 1,800 years. These magnificent trees are simply massive, reaching a maximum height of 380 feet and a trunk diameter of 30 feet.
Sequoia National Park
The Smallest Computer
The University of Michigan developed the world’s smallest computer in 2018, which could fit on the tip of a grain of rice. IBM appears to have created a machine that is smaller than a grain of salt, even at 0.3 millimeters by 0.3 millimeters.
The Smallest Computer
The Largest Jellyfish
The Lion’s Mane is one of the world’s biggest jellyfish. The English Channel and the Irish Sea are rich in jellyfish. The biggest recorded Lion’s Mane had a seven-foot-diameter body and tentacles that stretched over 120 feet.
The Largest Jellyfish
Anaconda
Anacondas in South America can grow to be 25 feet long and weigh 550 pounds, and they are no laughing matter. If they can out-wrestle a crocodile, you can bet they can out-wrestle any normal person.
Anaconda
Sea Turtle
The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the world’s largest turtle. Have you ever seen one of these in this size? These turtles do not even have a bony shell for security, even after their name. Front flippers could indeed grow up to 8.9 feet in length in some of the biggest adults.
Sea Turtle
The Smallest One Yet
We have a mini, primarily land-dwelling tortoise here, unlike the leatherback turtle. They can be as small as commonly available fruit when they are babies. They can continue living until 150 years old, despite their tiny size.
The Smallest One Yet
Gigantic Tree
We have no way of knowing if this is a beached Redwood like the one we saw earlier. With that kind of tremendous size and weight, however, the oh-so-powerful ocean current finds it easy to carry this massive tree.
Gigantic Tree
A Mistake
When your friends invite you to join them on their next rock-climbing adventure, you’re absolutely thrilled. Only when you’re right near the mountain and decide to take a break to take in the beautiful landscapes do you realize you’ve made a mistake.
A Mistake
Tibetan Mastiff
During nomadic times, the Tibetan Mastiff was known for guarding livestock and families as a guardian. This breed’s double-fur coat makes it appear larger than it is, but at a maximum weight of 160 pounds, it’s no joke.
Tibetan Mastiff
Hungry Hippo
The hippo’s physicality is absolutely remarkable, especially when one considers how tiny a newborn is in comparison to an adult. Males can weigh more than 3,300 pounds in adulthood, while females can weigh over 2,800 pounds. At their lightest birth weight, newborns weigh approximately 55 pounds.
Hungry Hippo
Super Strength
Camera angles can often be deceiving. At first glance, it merely appears as though this woman has super strength and is holding a huge boulder! In actuality, the boulder is super secure in it’s current state and the woman can safely stand below it. What a great optical illusion that only makes the perfect picture.
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Super Strength
There Are Other Larger Ships Now
We’ve all gasped at the Titanic’s size, regardless of wether it was because of James Cameron’s blockbuster film depicting the events or because of its historical significance. What we often overlook is how much the world has grown in size since 1912. When compared to a modern cruise ship, the Titanic appears to be a dinghy.
There Are Other Larger Ships Now
A Ballarat
At 29 years old, “Fat Pat from Ballarat” (Ballarat is the moniker of the wildlife park where he spends his days) is the world’s oldest wombat. He is also the heaviest, weighing in at 88 pounds. Isn’t he a massive baby?
A Ballarat
The Largest Heart Belongs To…
The world’s biggest heart, of course, belongs to the world’s biggest creature – the Blue Whale. The blue whale heart is about the size of a small compact sedan and weighs around 400 pounds. The fact that two human beings could hide in its aortas is disturbing.
The Largest Heart Belongs To…
The Sun
We’re not going to try to downplay this amusing fact… Simply put, the sun is enormous. The sun is 109 times larger than the Earth, with a diameter of about 864,000 miles. It’s so big, in fact, that one million Earths could fit inside it. Don’t even think about asking how heavy this flaming ball is…
The Sun
The Caretaker
More than 500 years ago, Michelangelo created the David statue. David, despite his advanced age, requires assistance in taking care of himself because he is a little stiff. As a result, meet David’s new caretaker – this guy – who is cleaning his son after generations of filth.
The Caretaker
Claw Of An Eagle
The Common Eagle, despite weighing only 15 pounds as an adult and having a wingspan of more than seven feet, is capable of flying at speeds approaching 100 miles per hour. Then there are its talons, which can reach two inches in length and have a force of up to 1,000 pounds per square inch.
Claw Of An Eagle
A Massive Slug
We’re not sure what to think of this. With oddly shaped ears and a protective shell, this giant slug resembles a tiny rabbit. Have you tried slug stew instead of rabbit stew?
A Massive Slug
The Big And Small Truck
The typical semi-truck can be seen on the right. New, they can cost up to $200,000 and weigh up to 34,000 pounds. A Caterpillar mining truck can be seen on the left. $3.4 million for a brand new home. It can, however, pull up to 75,000 pounds.
The Big And Small Truck
Walking Down The Road
A mature male moose can weigh upwards of 1,500 pounds. With a height of up to seven feet and a length of up to ten feet, it’s common to see nearby humans cowering in its presence.
Walking Down The Road
Looking Like An Ant
Egypt’s great pyramids are made of granite and limestone and stand 481 feet tall, with 2.7-ton or 1.3-ton building blocks. As a result, seeing people dressed as ants and having to stand on one makes so much more sense.
Looking Like An Ant
Usian Bolt
Usain Bolt may not be in the race to safeguard his lightning-fast 27.8 mph sprinting speed, but he probably won’t have to. With photos like this, his claim to be the “greatest sprinter of all time” can easily stand alone.
Usian Bolt
The Power Of Nature
Look at how majestic and powerful this waterfall looks. It is huge and extremely grand. It is quite some sight to watch this yellow coat-wearer ponder what goes beyond this wonderful waterfall. The utter size of this magnificent piece of nature makes her look miniscule in comparison.
The Power Of Nature
An Enormous Ship
A person can easily underestimate the size of a particular ship, due to the amount of the boat’s structure that resides underwater when it is sailing. This image of a ship docked shows just how large it is. When placed next to a human, the scale becomes more apparent.
An Enormous Ship
Governmental Power
Sure, everyone knows that their government is in charge, but a picture like this shows a metaphor like no other. Look at the size of this municipal building compared to just one of the citizens that has to abide by the rules it sets.
Governmental Power
A Grand Merry Christmas
Perhaps a thing of the past, but didn’t everyone try and compete to have the nicest tree? The best condition, the biggest. Well, there’s no contest here is there. This tree sits in front of the Rockefeller Center and is actually in proportion with the size of the building.
A Grand Merry Christmas
Higher Than The Empire State
This image of a construction worker working on the Empire State Building really puts things into perspective. Look how high above New York City he is? He doesn’t even look fazed that he’s that high up.
Higher Than The Empire State
Earth or Spaceship?
Pictured here is the geodesic sphere at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT theme park. This structure is the largest or its kind in the world. Construction photos of this structure are rarely seen, but here you can see them sat on top of the 180ft structure.
Earth Or Spaceship
Pure Strength
An interesting illusion. Doesn’t it seem like the diver is using pure strength to pull this ship ashore? In reality, he is probably going to tie it to the shore, rather than physically dragging it.
Pure Strength
Perfect Balance
Sometimes it can take a lifetime to find our other halves, but this pair seem to have done just that- literally. This pair have found a perfect balance of angles to ensure that they can both stay upright despite being completely off balanced. Brotherhood taken to another level.
Perfect Balance
Surfer Pup
Who said surfing was just for humans? This dog looks as cool as a cucumber sat on his surfboard, even rocking the shades to go with it.
Surfer Pup
Lacking Etiquette
Bears are magnificent creatures but who knew their tongues were this long? The black bear pictured here doesn’t seem to worry about onlookers, he can do whatever he wants and nobody can say otherwise.
Lacking Etiquette
Perspective
Is this a giant waterfall? Or is this simply a small step with a stream of water passing through. This image is all about perspective. In reality, a small camera has been placed at the bottom of a shallow stream, making the picture seem somewhat different.
Perspective
Gateway To Another Dimension
This picture was truly taken at the perfect time. The way the trees bend indicate a gateway to another dimension, with the sunrise acting as the portal key. Mesmerizing.
Perfect Timing
Super Mario Land
Usually a place where Mario and his friends may reside in their world, or often seen as a power-up provider for the plumber; these mushrooms truly exist in our reality. They could be poisonous however, so don’t eat them expecting to gain super speed and invincibility.
Super Mario Land
The London Bike
The world-famous London Eye, or is it in fact the London Bike? Perspective is everything, because the way the Eye fits this wheel so perfectly might actually make someone think twice, or ponder about the initial inspiration for this landmark.
The London Bike
Fountain Of Youth
The fountain of youth is an ancient myth, indicating that whoever finds it and bathes inside, will be forever young. Perhaps this is what this woman has found? Maybe the myth is a reality, with a twist. Maybe you become the fountain of youth? Anything to stay young.
Fountain Of Youth
Flowing From the Phone
Waterfalls are always majestic and relaxing to watch. This person felt the same, making it their phone background. Or so it would seem? Is the photo real? Is the phone hollowed out and that’s the real events happening right behind? I guess we can’t know for sure.
Flowing From The Phone
Big Hand Or Small Person
A beautiful beach setting is always appreciated, but the real conundrum here is whether the hand is to scale, or the person! We love what the camera can do, to show that everything is truly perspective.
Big Hand Or Small Person
Even Scientists Have Fun
Albert Einstein was a world-renowned scientist, credited for discovering the theory of relativity. So it is a little surprising to see this same man sticking his tongue out at a photographer. Even the brightest among us have a sense of humor.
Even Scientists Have Fun
Pink Autumn
Fall is an amazing time of the year, we see the leaves fall and it just has a feeling of relaxation associated with it. Perhaps this signifies the end of winter, because the leaves have blossomed to a color we rarely see! Isn’t nature amazing.
Pink Autumn
CGI Versus A Real Cat
Of course, this image is super hilarious. The real cat was obviously not amused by this move, and we suspect all house cats have endured their owners doing it. The image, however, lets us see the incredible special effects used in the live-action version of The Lion King. Isn’t it amazing how far technology has come?
CGI Versus A Real Cat
A Frenchie’s Progress
We love animals! This person decided to share a comparison photo of her dog. The one on the left shows the pup at 3 months old, but he definitely had a growth spurt since the one on the right shows him at 9 months old. We sometimes don’t notice how much our pets have grown until we look back at older pictures of our furry friends. Isn’t this Frenchie adorable?
A Frenchie’s Progress
Shaquille O’Neal And Kevin Hart
When it comes to sports, Shaquille O’Neal is known for being one of the all-time greatest basketball players. Aside from that, he is known as a big man as well. Here he is standing next to comedian Kevin Hart, who is only 5 feet 2 inches tall. As you can see the difference is incredible, but luckily, Hart has a big personality and sense of humor, which make up for him being not so big.
Shaquille O’Neal And Kevin Hart
A House Versus The Ocean
A Reddit user posted this image and they explained that the house is really near the ocean. This shows the transformation between the outside doorknob and the inside one. Isn’t it amazing? There’s something obviously wonderful about ocean breeze which makes us crave it, but it clearly affects objects differently.
A House Versus The Ocean
Behind The Scenes
We all know that TV shows and movies use a lot of special effects. Realistically, you cannot make everything that you see. This is from the first episode of The Walking Dead on AMC. After that first season, it became one of television’s most popular shows. It’s crazy what a computer can make these days!
Behind The Scenes
The Same Expression
The internet loves grumpy cats, and this is Beatrix. When the first photo was taken, she was only a kitten. The second one, on the other hand, was taken 10 years later. It appears that aside from growing up, Beatrix has the same expression. Obviously, the cat is not the least bit amused by her human snapping photos.
The Same Expression
Unbelievable Genetics
Comparing parents with their kids often makes you realize how they truly look alike. In this case, it’s remarkable! They even kept the mom’s old dress in great condition, or had something totally similar made for a special occasion. While many things change over time, genetics are truly unbelievable.
Unbelievable Genetics
An Odd Father And Son Photo
It might be a surprise to hear that these two men in the photo are father and son. While it’s truly an unbelievable image, it does remind us that genetics sometimes acts up. Some people might inherit things from their ancestors of long ago. Average folks, however, will probably look like their parents. Having children is a gamble, but it’s beautiful.
An Odd Father And Son Photo
Following His Father’s Footsteps
In 2016, this son did the same hike that his father had done in 1991. A lot of people follow their parents’ footsteps, so why not go to the same places that his father had visited? In your case, what journey would you take? Seeing this kind of comparison is really inspiring and makes us think of family.
Following His Father’s Footsteps
The Cheerleaders And The Athletes
We all know most basketball players are really tall, and there are a few who are even taller than most, like Karim Abdul-Jabar and Shaquille O’Neal. This also applies to female players. This photo shows the difference between cheerleaders and female basketball players. It’s wonderfully hilarious and touching at the same. We really adore women cheering for women.
The Cheerleaders And The Athletes
A Giant Snow Dog
A Redditor shared a photo of the giant snow dog that her father had built for their dog. You can tell it’s massive because the dog can be seen happily playing on it. Have you ever made something as big as this in the snow? In case you did not know, snow is pretty tough to handle, so it’s a kind of skill which only a few people manage to master.
A Giant Snow Dog
Underwater Image
Technology is really amazing these days! The bottom photo was made with Sea-Thru, which is an algorithm that creates better pictures by removing water from regular underwater images. The picture looks like it was taken by a professional using the best equipment. In terms of technology, the sky is indeed the limit!
Underwater Image
What A Natural Disaster Looks Like
In the past year, the world saw disasters like the California fires that were devastating. This picture shows the skyline without being graphic. You might think the bottom half has some kind of filter, but that is just how the moment was captured by the camera. It definitely makes you question how we live our lives.
What A Natural Disaster Looks Like
Hours Later
The same place, two different times. Fortunately, this one is way cheerier compared to the one with California fires. In this comparison, a dock in Michigan can be seen with a lot of fog at 9 a.m. The same dock can be seen in the second photo taken at 11 a.m. and you can see that the weather is now sunny. It’s really interesting to see that a few hours can make such a difference! Does something similar happen in your town?
Hours Later
Air Pollution
Pollution and climate change have to be taken seriously, or our world might end up getting destroyed. This shows us what happens. The picture on the left shows Hong Kong filled with smog, while the one on the right shows what the place should look like under other circumstances. We should really be more conscientious when it comes to our planet!
Air Pollution
Just Two Days Apart
This may be another landscape comparison, but it’s still amazingly cool to see the same spot in two different seasons. This happened in just two days, though, and there was no transition apparently. It’s funny when nature decides to show its bright side. A beautiful sunny day can become a winter wonderland within just 48 hours!
Just Two Days Apart
Fall And Spring
One Reddit user shared these amazing shots of a park in Poland. The one on the left was taken during Fall, while the other one in early Spring. As you can see here, all seasons have remarkable sceneries. Now, the Redditor just needs to wait for Summer and Winter so that they can complete this set of four photos.
Fall And Spring
Both Adults
People who have two pets tend to compare the animals to each other. This one, however, is particularly interesting as it shows a regular housecat being compared to a different type of feline. The one on the left is an American Shorthair, while the one on the right is a Maine Coon. If you initially thought this was a photo of a mother cat with her kitten rather than are two adult cats, you are not alone…
Both Adults
A Massive Garlic Clove
Most people would recognize the item on the left – a Ferrero Rocher – but many would probably do a double-take before they realize what the item next to it is. Yep, that is one massive clove of garlic. It might be among the biggest ever found. One piece of Ferrero Rocher chocolate is already a mouthful… can you imagine what that garlic must be like? Probably great for cooking, though.
A Massive Garlic Clove
Not The Least Bit Amused
If you’re How To Train Your Dragon fan, then you probably agree that Toothless is like a cat. He acts like a bird or a dog at times as well, but he is a dragon and that is a part of his charm. While the character is loved by many people, this cat is not the least bit amused about getting compared to the plushie, but how adorable is that photo!
Not The Least Bit Amused