The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

Camera Lens

Photographers might need to look away for this one. What is best known as a piece of very expensive equipment, the camera lens is filled with little parts and gears to help get that perfect final shot. Everything inside this piece of machinery can make you look your absolute best, and that's nothing to cut down. 

A Fire Hydrant

Have you ever wondered how a fire hydrant actually works? After all, you rarely ever see them in use, only in movies or in the event of a massive tragedy. As you can see from this photo though, it's actually just a clever covering for a high-pressure hose. The only question left is why do they make them red...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.