The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

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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The More You Know

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