40 Ordinary Objects Chopped In Half That Look Nothing Like You’d Expect

There’s lots of stuff around us which upon first glance doesn’t appear all that interesting. But cut these things in half, and you open up a whole new window into their world. So from items like a tortoise shell to complex equipment like the inside of a camera, prepare to be blown away by the stunning and intricate designs contained within.

40. Baseball

Ah, baseball – widely considered to be America’s national pastime. Of course, at the center of this noble sport is the ball itself. But have you ever looked inside one? Well, if you cut the ball in half, you will discover a rubber core held in place by tightly wound yarn and string.

39. Jawbreaker candy

Who doesn’t love jawbreakers? Okay, maybe your dentist isn’t the biggest fan. But the tasty hard candies look undeniably awesome when they are cut in two. Look at all those beautiful layers of different colors – all perfectly formed in a circle.

38. Pro-bowling ball

Bowling is a fun activity to engage in with both friends or family. But while you are channeling your inner Dude, have you ever stopped to think of what the inside of one of the high-end balls looks like? Well, wonder no more, as the image above from the Storm Bowling YouTube channel gives you a clue. There is an expertly crafted weight block inside that allows the ball to be manipulated by the bowler. Pretty neat, right?

37. New Zealand basket fungus

You’re probably thinking that this looks like a delicious dessert. Well, you may think twice when we tell you what it really is. Though it might look like some kind of delectable chocolate trifle, it is actually the cross-section of a fungus. Or to be exact, it’s the New Zealand basket fungus.