21 fascinating images of everyday objects under a microscope

We all most likely come into contact with these basic objects every day, but most of us have probably never seen them up close and personal. Under a microscope, even the plainest items prove to be unbelievably complicated. You have never seen these everyday objects quite like this before.

Can you believe these tiny glands make such a beautiful flower?

These minuscule pieces of salt look like massive boulders up close. Pay attention to those tiny crystals on the rim of your next margarita.

These scales appear almost like feathers, or maybe even a woven basket. Think about the fragility of a butterfly’s wing and imagine this interlaced texture.

This intricate tip bleeds graphite onto paper for us to see.

Our fine hairs look like tree trunks when zoomed in.

You probably never got to look at your own hair under a microscope in school, just like you probably never learned these fun science facts.

Nothing like feeling the softness of cashmere on a chilly day. These fibres look similar to human hair close up.

The leaf that is normally discarded when slicing a tomato is actually composed of a stunning and elaborate design.

The ink almost looks like a gentle watercolour painting, but if you’ve ever had a pen explode on you, you know that the ink is incredibly dense.

Speaking of watercolour, take a look at these hidden messages in world-famous paintings.

This one truly just looks like a pickle.