The world is absolutely chock full of the unexpected. However, half the reason it's unexpected is that many of us forget to look. With so much activity, so much history and so many moving parts, it should come as no surprise that when you do decide to venture off the beaten path and take a gander at what the world has to offer, you'll find some pretty amazing things. You never know what you may see simply by keeping your eyes open, both in your daily life and normal surroundings, but especially when you travel or are in new and unfamiliar areas.

There is essentially an endless assortment of amazing sights, strange animals, and natural phenomena to discover. Even though you might be bounded to a desk or cubicle at the moment, you can still take a virtual trip out of the office or classroom and do some exploring. Enjoy this collection of interesting, odd, and cool stuff people saw and wanted to share.