These Everyday Objects Are Surprisingly Bigger Than Most People Thought, Look Closer
The most amazing thing about the Guinness World Record book is that you say "wow" quite a bit. You have to appreciate what people are doing in the world, even if it means getting their name in some record book.
But, the best part of that book was the biggest things. Anything in that section would stand out like a sore thumb. These are the things that are much bigger than we thought, and you have to see it to believe it...
The Great Pyramid Of Giza Compared To A Human
Apparently, the pyramid used to be covered in smooth white limestone with a gold cap. Imagine being alive during those ancient times and coming across this thing, especially at a time when people had never see anything taller than a tree!
The fact that you can barely see her sitting at the bottom is really breathtaking altogether. Seriously, just imagine climbing this! You'd feel like you're on top of the world!
Quetzalcoatlus Northropi Model Vs. Human
Here's a 1.8 m man standing next to the largest known flying animal to ever exist. Thank goodness this is just a model. Could you imagine this big of a bird flocking over us and thinking every time they're going to swallow us whole?
I've had a nightmare like that before and it's no fun. The fact that their wings and body are very bat-like makes their size even creepier. I'm so happy this went extinct a long time ago.
Wind Turbine Blade
This is kind of small actually. The latest generation for off-shore wind parks will exceed 100 meters blade size. That's about 110 yards, but that's till pretty darn big.
They sure feel big when you're right next to them. Seeing this piece is something that would be cool for a field trip. It would be an experience for anyone to check out because wind turbines are magnificent.
This Is How Many Earths Would Fit Inside The Sun
Imagine how many suns would fit in a galaxy? Probably quite a lot because it's big freaking place! A visual representation of how many Earths could fit inside the sun is something you don't see everyday.
It's significantly bigger than that Big Baller Brand too. Nonetheless, this is how many M&M's would fit inside my mouth because I've always been told I have a big mouth.
Giant African Land Snail
What a cute little snail this guy is! What I love here is that the snail appears to be looking at the camera, like it's modeling for the first time. That almost looks cuddly soft like a cat.
Interestingly enough, my friend had a snail of that size. That thing almost engulfed my hand when he fully ventured out his shell. And no, I wasn't slimly at all. The little guy just wanted to say hi.
A Traffic Light
Okay, talk about making an impression here. Not the girl, but the traffic light. They look a lot smaller when they're dangling above the street. However, the same could be said about most warning signs too.
Interestingly enough, they aren't light at all. Those lights are frighteningly heavy and we drive under them all of the time. The next time they swing during a thunderstorm, I'll be making sure to stay out from underneath them from now on.
Look Behind The Truck
Oh my god, that looks like a toy bus, but it's actually not. It took me forever to find the bus that obviously took a wrong turn on this fieldtrip.
That bus is feeling pretty lonely out here. However, the bus has a conscience and a mind. The lonely transportation vehicle is all like "Gee, when I grow up, I want to be a dump truck!" And unfortunately, the bus never got that wish to come true.
Eagle Talon Vs. Human Hand
Don't mess with an eagle. The human is trying to form a rock shape but the eagle is trying to win this round. I once had an eagle on my arm and I was shocked by how huge their talons are.
It's amazing stuff, and if you ever heard of bear paw burgers, these claws put them to shame. One thing's for sure, one of them needs to cut their nails ASAP.
The Size Of A Blue Whale's Heart
Woah, this is insane! It's much bigger than the shoe size of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal. But, it's actually just a model of a blue whale's heart, so there's no need to freak out.
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia has a model heart you can wander through. Also, there is a museum in Te Papa in New Zealand, where you could walk through the whole whale heart. Now, that's impressive. I never knew I needed to walk through a whale's heart until now.
Here's The (Size) Difference Between $10,000 In 1's, And 100's
I find the difference between the newer 100s and the older 1s to be incredibly interesting. Those 100s are certainly brand new, just look how clear and colorful it looks.
The condition of the fabric making up the notes is quite staggering. I would take either pile and save the money for a house since the market is so darn expensive these days. But really though, who's the person with $20,000 on their desk?
The Size Of This 400,000 Volt Underground Cable
These cables are fiber optic. They are pretty small and light too. The actual fibers are nothing but a few millimeters in diameter. With a mantle of plastic and steel wires, the whole cable may be around the diameter of a garden water hose.
That person should sell those cables and use the money they need to buy new gloves for work. And no, you cannot plug your Smart Car into this.
A Moose On The Loose
Oh my goodness! These giants are all over Canada and they're pretty chill too. Don't worry, a moose will not eat you, but they might use their horns to knock you out of the way.
This particular moose is on the loose, but perhaps they're on their way somewhere? It could be a stroll through the parking lot, but the moose is after something. That moose is going to make a run for the drive-thru at Tim Hortons for their timbits.
Giant Leatherback Sea Turtle
What a beautiful animal. It's much bigger then I would have imagine. Leatherback turtles come out of the water to lay eggs, and they are huge in person. It's pretty amazing just how much space this turtle is taking up on the beach, but I think she deserves it.
The Largest Tree In The World
That's a beautiful tree. I'd be so paranoid that it would for some reason fall over at any given moment. I've had a few friends visit this tree and they were lall eft impressed.
Seriously, the pictures don't do any justice. They're so big that you can't quite process it, and instead you start to feel like you're the one that shrank. This is what happens when you actually leave a tree be for a few hundred years.
A Fully grown Wombat Is Massive
The common wombat is is marsupial, and one of three now extinct species of ancient wombats. While they may be small when they're young, it's clear that some of them can grow to be absolutely massive.
If you were ever thinking of getting a wombat as a household pet, this picture may end up changing your mind, or not. Some people can't resists giant, cuddling animals, although we don't blame them.
A Humpback Whale Compared To A Human
Wow, we admire whatever brave human would ever get that close to a sea animal. Personally, I would rather go up against a great white shark than something this size. Humpback whales are a species of baleen whale with adults weighing around 39-52 feet and weighing between 38-33 tons.
They can be found in oceans and seas all over the world, and are known to migrate up to 16,000 miles each year.
Michelangelo's David
David is a Renaissance marble sculptor created by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504. The statue stands an astounding 17 feet tall, representing the Biblical hero David who fought and killed the giant Goliath.
It was originally commissioned to one of many statues of prophets for the Florence Cathedral, but was moved to the Galleria dell' Accademia in 1873, and the original was replaced by a replica. Today, the statue is considered to be one of Florence's most prized pieces of art.
The Size Of Russia
Amazingly, Russia is around 1.8x the United States and 70x the the size of the United Kingdom. It is approximately 6,612,100 square miles and is the largest country in the world in terms of area.
In total, it covers around one-eight of the entire globe of Earth's inhabited area and is the ninth most populous with a population of over 144 million people as of December 2017.
The Sperm Whale is No Joke
The sperm whale is the largest toothed whale and largest toothed predator in the entire world. it is the only living member of the genus Physeter and is one of three extinct sperm whale families. A mature whale averages 52 feet long although some have been known to reach 67 feet.
In addition, they have the biggest brains in the world and have been known to dive down over 7,000 feet underwater.
