196. Your Acceptance Letter From Hogwarts Is Here
Possible Camera Used: iPhone
Where to Buy: Apple Store, Walmart, Amazon
Avg. Cost: $500-$1,200*
Some of the fondest memories of childhood for most of us revolve around watching and reading Harry Potter, quite literally growing up with Daniel Radcliff as he navigated the dimly lit halls of Hogwarts, and the evils that lurked underneath.
Your Acceptance Letter From Hogwarts Is Here r/funny/Reddit
Since Harry Potter gets his Hogwarts acceptance letter via mail brought over by an owl, all of us expected one in our childhood as well! This owl decided to bring all our Potter dreams to life by holding a letter in its beak and bringing it over the front door, infusing life with a bit of magic.
197. Is That Water?
Possible Camera Used: Sony A9 II
Where to Buy: Sony
Avg. Cost: $4,500*
Even if you do not have thalassophobia, you must admit that deep water is scary. You can never be sure of what might be lurking right underneath your feet, or understand what you may have captured on your phone during a dive!
Is That Water? r/NatureIsFuckingLit/Reddit
A similar thing happened to this photographer who was trying to capture a creative picture of the water waves with a mesmerizing sunset in the back. But he actually captured something else: a sea creature that looks like water waves grappling over each other if you do not look close enough! We are pretty sure it is nothing more than a visual illusion and a hilarious trick of time, but that doesn’t mean it is not scary!
198. I DID IT!
Possible Camera Used: GoPro Hero 11
Where to Buy: GoPro
Avg. Cost: $400-$450*
It is customary for every winner who gets a trophy to pull it over their head in a gesture of delight and triumph, no matter what tournament they might have won or which part of the world they might belong to. But as it turns out, this gesture is not limited to humankind alone!
I DID IT! r/oddlyterrifying/Reddit
This photographer captured a perfectly timed photograph of a crab exhibiting a similar gesture of triumph, holding a tiny fish in place of a glittering trophy. But the fish must have been a big enough win for the crab to celebrate this way, since it is not easy to catch prey when you are so tiny and have pincers instead of hands! A win is a win, no matter what it may be.
199. The Horse That Played Dead
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Where to Buy: Apple Store, Walmart, Amazon
Avg. Cost: $500-$1,200*
Horses are known to be among the smartest and most loyal animals in this world, but that does not mean they are above acting like children. If you have ever had pets, you must be aware of just how much they love throwing tantrums and being babied!
The Horse That Played Dead @BiologyCarly/twitter.com
So, when the poster of this picture made their domestic horse wear a coat against its will, it decided to play dead instead of going out in those clothes. A lot like children who refuse to go out in the winter clothes you pack them in, simply because they do not like them! So, if you are thinking of getting a horse, make sure you are well-equipped to handle their tantrums and child-like antics.
200. Caught You, Cretin!
Possible Camera Used: Google Pixel
Where to Buy: Google Stores, Best Buy
Avg. Cost: $400-$1,200*
One of the biggest reasons behind clogged chimneys with an exterior opening is infuriating birds who make it the purpose of their life to gather sticks and drop them down your house for no apparent reason! This picture was posted by an individual who faced a similar dilemma: a cretin had been throwing sticks down their chimneys for weeks, until one day fate went against it and caused it to plummet down the very shaft it threw sticks in.
Caught You, Cretin! gallery/0kksdAc/imgur
It was immediately picked up by the house owners, who were pleasantly surprised to have their culprit quite literally fall down from the sky! This story sounds exactly like the didactic fables our parents used to tell us before bedtime, imploring us to be nice lest we fall into the ditch we dig for others. Talk about a real-life story!
201. The Killer Owl
Possible Camera Used: Huawei Smartphone
Where to Buy: Amazon, Huawei.com
Avg. Cost: $400-$1,000*
Owls are the most mysterious birds of all: their stern and unamused expressions are enough to make anyone terrified of their brooding existence. So when this killer-like owl was detected flying over houses with a horse head in its strong beak, people were bound to be frightened!
The Killer Owl gallery/5EDGh70/imgur
It was only after a child managed to capture the image of the said killer owl that the locals realized the owl had stolen the head of a play horse and ended up loving it so much that it carried the head around everywhere, unaware of the message it gave to locals! Owls may be intimidating, but who said they couldn’t have a favorite stuffed animal?
202. Saturday Night Live
Possible Camera Used: iPhone
Where to Buy: Apple Store, Walmart, Amazon
Avg. Cost: $500-$1,200*
If you are a Saturday night partier, you must greatly relate to this hamster lying on its running wheel as if it has run on it all day. That is precisely what humans look like after a long night of partying and dancing, half lying on their living room sofas with their shoes and makeup on.
Saturday Night Live gallery/crAxat5/imgur
So this picture of a tired hamster is one of the most relatable images on this list, showing us that the animal kingdom is as susceptible to the consequences of laziness and tiredness as humans, making these elements universal feelings felt in all corners of the world. Let’s not overlook how cute the hamster’s tiny paws and feet are!
203. The Birth Of A King
Possible Camera Used: Nikon Z5
Where to Buy: Nikon USA
Avg. Cost: $1,000*
This image of a tiny chick taking its very first steps in this world immediately after cracking its shell and peeking through it is absolutely beautiful, for it depicts the cycle of birth and growth. But this cycle isn’t the center of attention here, but the chick’s royalty-like gait and attitude is!
The Birth Of A King ©elias shimanto/Shutterstock
The title “The Birth of a King” seems pretty appropriate for this image, and you would agree if you look closely at the way the couple seconds-old chick is walking around, acting as if it owns the land it was born on! We totally dig this attitude, because who doesn’t like a confident pet who knows its worth?
204. Can You Roll Your Tongue?
Possible Camera Used: Canon EOS R3
Where to Buy: Canon
Avg. Cost: $5,500*
One of the most significant friendship starters and promoters for kids has been finding out whether the other person can roll their tongue or not. You either have or do not have this genetic trait: there is no learning it!
Can You Roll Your Tongue? gallery/D3OIGG0/imgur
But as it turns out, tongue rolling isn’t a genetic trait in humans only: cats have it too! Take this picture of a glorious-looking cat for reference, who is rolling its tongue like a pro! There is just something so satisfying about this catto, with its unamused expressions making it look like a ferocious cat while its perfectly rolled tongue counters its expressions and makes it look like your everyday domestic cat. But how do you find out whether your cat can roll its eyes or not? We wish we had the answer for you.
205. The Ocean Discoveries Continue
Possible Camera Used: Fujifilm X-T5
Where to Buy: B&H Photo Video
Avg. Cost: $1,699*
There is something bone-chillingly terrifying about the ocean, and this is major because more than 80% of its deep waters are yet unexplored. This is quite a substantial amount if you think about it, making us wonder what actually lurks in its vast darkness.
The Ocean Discoveries Continue r/pics/Reddit
Take this picture for reference: this shark was discovered in the Arctic Ocean, with scientists finding out that it was around 392 years old! Make the calculations and you will realize that this shark has been roaming the deep seas since 1627, long before the industrial and technological advancements of today! Who knows what we might find as discoveries in the oceans continue?
206. The Perfect Showoff
Possible Camera Used: Nikon Z5
Where to Buy: Nikon USA
Avg. Cost: $1,300*
Birds are by far the hardest living things to capture mid-action, and you would agree if you are a wildlife photographer who loves trying their luck on animals. The odds of finding a land animal during its attack are considerably higher than capturing a bird during flight!
The Perfect Showoff r/NatureIsFuckingLit/Reddit
But a photographer can get lucky every once in a while, which is what happened to this professional who managed to capture this unknown orange-hued bird in a complete catwalk show where it displayed every single one of its feathers! The bird’s vivid beauty is truly remarkable, enough to have us gasp in delight and marvel at the beauty of nature. If you think human beings are the most advanced species out there, take a look at nature’s other creations to find the most beautiful living things!
207. Raccoon Heist
Possible Camera Used: iPhone
Where to Buy: Apple Store, Walmart, Amazon
Avg. Cost: $500-$1,200*
Raccoons are the funniest animals on this planet if you consider their expressions and body postures. If you do not agree, take a look at this photo collage and you are bound to understand what we are talking about!
Raccoon Heist @urbanghostsmedia/Instagram
The person who made and posted this collage aptly titled, “Every raccoon is either planning a heist or in the middle of a heist.” You can corroborate this claim by looking at the expressions of the raccoons in all three pictures, who look like they were caught by a camera’s lens in the middle of committing something illegal. We wonder what these furry animals are up to all the time: whether they are one of those species who naturally have guilt-ridden expressions, or they are really plotting something against humans. We hope it’s the former!
208. The Alaska Incident
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Avg. Cost: $500-$1,200*
Alaska is a truly beautiful heaven on Earth, which is why a majority of people are bound to recommend it as a honeymoon or vacation spot. But what they might not tell you about is that Alaska is home to innumerable snow animals, and these creatures do not hesitate in coming to your cabin windows and screaming at the top of their lungs until you acknowledge their presence!
The Alaska Incident user/Amandabear323/Reddit
This is precisely what happened to the couple who posted this picture: they booked an Alaskan cabin in the hopes of spending a romantic vacation, only for their time together to be ruined by a screaming polar bear right outside their window. Alaska is not a place for the faint-hearted, because who knows what else these furry animals might be capable of!
209. Your First Glimpse Into A Bat Embryo
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Human birth is an incredible natural process: for an entire human being to develop in the womb of another is truly a mind-boggling concept if you think about it outside the circle of biology. But let’s take the biological lens for a moment, and delve into the process of birth in the animal kingdom (nothing too gross, we promise!)
Your First Glimpse Into A Bat Embryo r/interestingasfuck/Reddit
Have you ever wondered what a bat embryo might look like and whether it is similar to a human embryo? Take a look at this picture, and you will know! It features a bat in its mother’s womb, demonstrating the stark similarities between human and bat embryos. Although differences like webbed fingers are quite visible, you can detect the universality of nature!
210. The True Nature Of A Walrus
Possible Camera Used: iPhone
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Avg. Cost: $500-$1,200*
We all know what walruses look like: these brown masses of muscle and flesh have quite a unique appearance with their long elephant-like teeth. But most of us might not be aware of the true size of a walrus, as these sea creatures are so large they can single-handedly block the exit route of a submarine!
The True Nature Of A Walrus r/submarines/Reddit
Take a look at this picture to expel your disbelief. The professionals riding this submarine were forced to use the secondary door to exit the premises because a walrus fell asleep on the main exit, completely blocking it. The relative size of the human standing next to the walrus may give you a clearer understanding of its gigantic size!