9 Amazing Finds That Caught People Off Guard

In infants, the element of surprise improves their learning skills, according to research. For adults, the impact of surprise is also positive: research shows that the human brain responds more strongly to something unexpected than to something we like. So it's no surprise that people are amused when they suddenly discover something intriguing and decide to share it with others online. These amazing finds will delight adults as well.

We have created a selection of truly great discoveries that have turned ordinary people into extraordinary everyday life.

9 PHOTOS

1. Round dice.

2. Black stop sign.

3. Tiny watermelon.

4. 160 years of walking up the steps of a local pub.

5. Amazing ice formation around the only sheet on the roof of the car.

6. Sun pillar or column of light created when low temperatures and crystals in the air refract light upwards.

7. A reflection that looks like another dimension.

8. What 9-year-old socks do to Puma suede.

9. This bakery in Mallorca has a glass floor through which you can see how the bakers work.