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

  • Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in the Matrix. He starred in Wild Wild West instead.
  • Your brain is sometimes more active when you're asleep than when you're awake.
  • The word "kimono" means "a thing to wear."
  • John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, was born in 1790. He has a grandson that is alive today.
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