The world is a mesmerizing place, and there are wonders that can only be witnessed by taking a closer look. Even the people and objects we see daily can be seen on a whole new level by examining them in a different light. It’s easy to get stuck in the monotony of our day-to-day lives and to forget that everything can change in the matter of an instant. That’s why, sometimes, it’s a good idea to take a deep breath and a step back and try to see our surroundings from a different perspective. This list attempts to do that and was put together with photos that are meant to make the viewer look twice. These images grabbed our attention because they revealed previously hidden truths that are now in plain sight. Read on to see what secrets might be discovered.

Here’s what a clump of DNA looks like

Our DNA contains all the information about what makes us unique individuals. Every single person has a special genetic code that determines what they look like. Its discovery was perhaps the most significant accomplishment of the 20th century in the field of biology.

Most people have never seen a clump of DNA. Here, it is visible because the DNA is in a medium, probably alcohol, where it is not soluble. This causes the strands to gather together and become visible to the naked eye. This is quite an unusual sight.