20 Things of Crazy Size That Alice Could’ve Seen in Wonderland

 When you think of buying yourself, let’s say, a watermelon, we bet you expect to see a pretty large and heavy fruit. But just imagine for a moment that you can fit 5 watermelons in the palm of your hand, that a banana can be about as big as your thumb, and that a mushroom could be so huge that you can barely hold it with both of your hands. It may be hard to believe these things exist, but we can prove it.

Here at Bright Side, we’ve selected these 20 pics for you of unexpectedly big and small wonders of nature, and we hope you can enlarge our collection by sharing your pics!

1. A giant mushroom someone was lucky to find
2. This single berry can be the substitute for a whole bunch of strawberries.
3. This is probably the smallest banana we’ve seen so far...
4. ...and this one is the largest!
5. A really tiny tomato
6. “My sister found this huge burdock today.”
7. The tininess of this sea star made us gasp in awe.
8.Who knew tulips could be that huge.
9. " I found a tiny pea pod in a bag of frozen peas."
10. “The size of this zucchini my grandfather grew and my hand for scale”
11. A tiny crab that fits on a fingertip
12. “A huge mushroom I saw this week”
13. A carrot that is no thicker than a toothpick
14. Some really tiny watermelons
15. A surprisingly big apple
16. A tiny snail that we would probably not even notice
17. “A tiny egg one of our chickens laid and a normal egg for scale”
18. “My local blueberries are getting huge.”
19. “I grew a tiny melon and it’s the sweetest melon I have ever tasted!”
20. It looks like a tiny eggplant, but it’s actually a huge grape.

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7 Foods You Should Never Reheat

 First invented by accident in the 1940s, the microwave is now one of the major kitchen appliances in every household. While this contraption means convenience for cooking and reheating, there are specific types of foods that you should avoid cooking in the microwave at all costs.

We at Bright Side are here to help you keep safe and healthy. By observing these microwave no-no’s, you lessen the chances of a potential haphazard that may come about.

1. Boiled eggs

When you heat up a boiled egg in the microwave, steam builds up from water molecules causing a pressure build-up. Because eggs have a thin membrane and shell, they are unable to hold in all the pressure, which can lead to a very hot explosion in the microwave, on your plate, or even when you take a bite!

2. Carrots

Although carrots can be cooked and heated in a microwave, raw carrots, especially those with the peel still on, can be potentially dangerous. If carrots are not washed properly and have any residue of dirt, the minerals in the soil can cause sparks in the microwave, also known as arcing. Arcing can cause serious damage to your microwave if it continuously happens.

3. Processed meat

To begin with, processed meats are not the most nutritious of foods as they contain high amounts of salt, additives, chemicals, and preservatives. But when you add microwave radiation to your favorite deli meats and canned goods, your cholesterol levels can increase, which can lead to heart problems. The safest way to heat your hams and sausages is on the grill or on the stovetop.

4. Water

Heating up water in the microwave may seem like the simplest and most hassle-free of your options. But studies show that many burn cases come from scalding water heated in the microwave, especially when handled by children. The electromagnetic waves in a microwave oven can cause water to superheat, which makes water molecules unstable and can cause intense boiling and even explosions!

5. Chili peppers

Chili peppers, especially the really spicy ones, contain high levels of capsaicin, which can be quite flammable. When capsaicin is exposed to the electromagnetic waves in a microwave, it begins to smoke and can be prone to catching on fire! The fire and smoke that will be released from the microwave can cause skin irritation and burning sensations.

6. Chicken

Chicken is a popular culprit for spreading salmonella, especially when it’s not properly cooked! When you cook a piece of raw chicken in the microwave, the chances of even and thorough cooking are very slim, making it a potential hazard for bacterial contamination. The same thing can be said for other pieces of raw meat. It is best to cook meat thoroughly, over direct heat, like in a pan, on a grill, or in the oven.

7. Tomatoes & tomato sauce

Like boiled eggs, tomatoes can cause an explosive mess when they spend too much time in the microwave. Due to the liquid content in fresh tomatoes and pasta sauce, the pressure buildup causes them to bubble and spurt liquid, leaving your microwave covered in red spatters.

Have you encountered any of these microwave mishaps? Based on experience, are there other foods that shouldn’t be exposed to electromagnetic microwaves?

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