
Is this an animal? A plant? Shooting stars?
Everything is not what it seems—and these 15 magnified objects are proof. Can you identify them close up? Grab a paper and pen and give it a try, then check your answers at the end of the slideshow. Check out these fascinating images of everyday objects under a microscope.

Picture #1
What could this be? Plus, see if you can find the animals camouflaged in these photos.

Picture #2
Where would you find this design?

Picture #3
Here’s an easy one for you. You won’t want to miss these other photos that aren’t what they seem.

Picture #4
You don’t have to think too hard about this one.

Picture #5
Things are getting tricky. What’s this? Plus, see if you can figure out what’s been altered in these photos.

Picture #6
Where would this design be hiding?

Picture #7
Give this one a try.

Picture #8
Everything is not what it seems!

Picture #9
We wouldn’t mind some of this right now!

Picture #10
Smile!

Picture #11
Where can you find this? Plus, see if you can you find the sneaky camouflaged snakes hiding in these photos.

Picture #12
This one might be a little tricky. Plus, check out these challenging word puzzles that will leave you stumped.

Picture #13
Don’t get stuck on this one!

Picture #14
Hint: You probably use this every day! Check out these cool optical illusions that will make your brain hurt.

Picture #15
Don’t give up now!

Picture #16
Last one…

Ready for the answers? Here’s the first one:
Answer #1
Answer: Paint brush

Answer #3
Answer: Kiwi

Answer #4
Answer: Orange. Check out these other tricky brain teasers that will leave you stumped.

Answer #5
Answer: Sponge

Answer #6
Answer: Dandelion

Answer #8
Answer: Spaghetti

Answer #9
Answer: Milk chocolate bar

Answer #10
Answer: Cheese. We bet you didn’t know that these everyday objects had hidden meanings.

Answer #11
Answer: Carrot

Answer #12
Answer: Grapefruit. Test your brain further with these trivia questions only geniuses will get right.

Answer #13
Answer: Honey

Answer #14
Answer: Soap bubbles.

Answer #15
Answer: Coffee