A microscope can reveal the fascinating world hiding in everyday objects.
If you paid any attention in science class, you know that tiny cells and molecules form the building blocks of most things. Everyday things can look completely different — even otherworldly — when magnified.
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Sesame Street's triangle-loving monster Telly stopped by Mashable's #5facts to discover the mysterious unseen intricacies of ordinary objects. Join Telly, Matt and Annie as they take a closer look at these everyday items.
Before you watch the video, though, try to guess the identity of the five objects below. You'll be surprised at how different common things look when investigated under a microscope.
Don't worry if you can't pinpoint the object — Telly and his microscope can help.
1. Ordinary or extraordinary?
You've probably stepped on these crystal-like chunks on a warm day.
2.There's more to it than meets the eye
This mysterious white globe may look like an elusive creature of the deep, but the actual answer writes itself. Perhaps Telly can teach you about this puzzling sphere.
3. You may get hooked
What do you see? A porcupine? Your grandparent's old shag carpet? The real answer is a lot more familiar — and more useful — than you think.
4. A (not-so) alien world
This might make you think you've landed on an alien planet, but this weird item is entirely terrestrial — and delicious. No need to hop into a space shuttle to discover the truth behind this unidentified object.
5. The colorful world we live in
This might make you think of silly string or colored pencil shavings, but the truth is a bit cleaner.
All sorts of treasures exist around you, hiding in plain sight. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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