Just when everything seems painfully familiar and unsurprising, taking a closer look at things might change your whole perspective. In the photos below, people have documented little moments of joy and wonder, when they found a small hidden detail in an otherwise ordinary object or place. As it turns out, the world has more delightful secrets, stashed away from plain sight, than you could imagine.
1. Spot the different beetles
2. A Canadian passport when held under a UV light
3. Found on the back of an innocent-looking bottle
4. Every autumn, as the leaves change, this image emerges from a pine forest in the Oregon coast range
5. A bag of coffee that looks out for those who are confused
6. This cardboard box suggests a funny list of extra uses
7. Medieval humor – seen at the Abbey of Sainte Foy, Conques, France, built circa 1050
8. Cute sidewalk art
