125 years ago, people could only dream of looking inside different objects and organisms without damaging them. But in 1895, everything changed when a German physicist named Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered mysterious rays that could go through anything — from paper to metal. The news about his discovery quickly traveled around the world, and today, we can “scan” almost anything.
We at Bright Side decided to dive deep into the magic of X-rays in a compilation that you’ll definitely enjoy.
“I work at a vet clinic and X-rayed a chicken for fun.”
© lovedachicken / reddit
An ordinary pacemaker looks like something from a different world.
© Science Photo Library RF / East News
“A cat X-ray reveals a whole lot of bones inside.”
© RheinMiller / Pikabu, © depositphotos.com
Sometimes, X-rays can reveal our secrets.
© FrankePidoranke / twitter
This great hammerhead can be up to 2 meters in length.
© SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION / Science Photo Library / East News
And owls are not as simple as they look…
© katetzkaya / Pikabu
Blood vessels in a hand
© New York Public Library / Science Source / EAST NEWS
Airport security must have been really surprised when they saw…a dog!
© Revenue’s Customs Service / Ferrari Press / EAST NEWS
A passenger wanted to transport a small chihuahua.
This bat X-ray is like a Rorschach test — you could stare at it forever.
© ARIE VAN ‘T RIET / Science Photo Library / East News
Okay, maybe it’s time to stop wearing heels?
© NICK VEASEY / Science Photo Library RF / East News
A flying fox looks like a frog.
© NICK VEASEY / Science Photo Library RF / East News
Looks like a Tim Burton movie shot!
© NICK VEASEY / Science Photo Library RF / East News
We sometimes look like this…
© NICK VEASEY / Science Photo Library RF / East News
…or like this!
© NICK VEASEY / Science Photo Library RF / East News
And this hawk looks really funny in this X-ray shot.
© ARIE VAN ‘T RIET / Science Photo Library / East News, © depositphotos.com
Which of these X-ray shots impressed you the most?
