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15+ Times We Just Had No Idea Things Could Turn Out This Way

We all face events that are unexpected. No one could have predicted them, totally random with no foresight available. However, there's a difference between not being able to see something coming, and not knowing it could even happen at all.

This list covers the latter with 15+ times we just had no idea things could turn out this way.

"The petals of this camellia flower."

This flower really set out to be the prettiest, best-dressed one in the garden, and it succeeded!

"My sister-in-law hasn't stepped out in two weeks due to the enforced community quarantine in her town. She found this in her car at the parking lot."

I thought the whole 'plants taking over human structures once they're gone' thing would take longer, but it seems two weeks is enough.

"My cat looking like he flushed himself down the drain."

He looks calm. Like he's accepted it. His life flashed before his eyes and he realized that all he ever truly needed to be happy was right in front of him the whole time.

"Found this red chair while on holiday, it’s in the middle of a forest and about an hour and a half away from any towns."

Satyrs and sasquatches need somewhere to sit too! Sure they're used to the forest floor, but there's nothing wrong with some comfort.

'Lightning bolt last night outside of my church."

For some reason, the knowledge that lightning bolts can strike upside down like this (likely a positive charge lightning bolt) is terrifying.

"[...] A roadside sign warning motorists of military tanks crossing the road."

It's a very popular tank migration area, if you come by in the springtime you might even see a mama tank with her babies!

'My grandma has been sharpening this knife for so long it's nearly gone."

Not sure if this is dedication or stubbornness, but it's impressive either way.

"Ordered a popcorn maker from Target. Our Shipt shopper delivered the display model."

It came with the signs and everything for free too. It might not be useful, but it is a deal!

"Someone fixed this five dollar bill with a stamp, making it worth $5.55."

Fixed, worth more, and ready to mail anywhere across the country at a moment's notice.

"Fun fact: fire engines in Hawaii have surfboards."

You're forgetting the bigger shock here which is that they're yellow. It somehow fits so well, their eye for aesthetics is unparalleled.

"[...] I saw these on my walk today [...]."

Every time I learn about a new cactus I'm even more baffled than the last time. So sure, curvy cactus, why not?

"The maple syrup we made this year is basically black."

Introducing goth maple syrup, indulge your sweet tooth without giving up your style!

"Slammed my finger with the fridge door and immediately noticed how hot it felt afterwards. Snapped a pic with a thermal camera to see."

Someone in the comments explained that this is due to the body rushing blood to the injured area. So, in a sense, your hand was blushing!

"Toaster car!!"

That sure is a toaster car! Complete with power cord, voltage, and model number.

"This mirror placement makes it look like the second car has a white trunk."

This should come into style, Frankenstein-ing your car with different colored doors, a truly customized experience.

"Very tiny 'tic tac' aquarium. Contains live plants and animals- seaweed clippings, algae, and fresh water zooplankton!"

Nature really can thrive and grow anywhere, no matter how small you try to contain and compress it.

"The Incredible Clearance Pricing on These Plant-Based Meals."

"I've got a great idea for the next sale. Get this, it's the same price, but we list it in red also. I'll take my promotion now, thank you."

"When I run in my hat, my shadow looks like it it belongs on a pedestrian crossing signal."

You're sure it's just your hat? You're not mid-werewolf-esque transformation into a road sign stick figure?

"There was a whole chicken in my bag of leg quarters."

And you didn't notice while purchasing? Didn't pick it up and think 'wow this weighs like there's a whole chicken in her'?

"Pigeon nest made out of mostly nails - Found on active construction site."

Some bird species don't really go for comfort, it seems. Or maybe that one pigeon is just a very bad parent.

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