Our lives are filled with everyday banalities -- things like the zipper on your jeans or the key to your house -- which may seem unremarkable at first glance.
But appearances can be deceiving, and some of the most seemingly humdrum things around us are actually filled with nuance, beauty and wonder. Here are 17 everyday things that are actually totally magical when you give them a much closer look:
1. The thing that makes your computer so smart.
Stained glass window? Nah, that's just a computer microchip, seen with 10x magnification. Technology's a beautiful thing.
2. The thing that comes before thunder.
Note to self: Acquire a self-zipping zipper.
6. The thing that keeps mosquitos alive.
These microscopic caffeine crystal molecules look like a super hairy rave!
<big>10. A five-year-old's archenemy.
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This is the same cat, seen through several different camera lenses. Try doing that with Instagram.
12. A drop of water.
The little guy always gets swallowed by the main-stream.
13. Decoding the best of retro geekery.
17. Your drunken accident.
That is a kiss, as seen by your tongue. Be grateful that's not your point-of-view the next time you're smooching your honey.
The Huffington Post | By Amanda Scherker Posted: 11/26/2013 2:41 pm EST | Updated: 11/26/2013 4:27 pm EST