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“What Happens When…?”: 40 Interesting Pics That Answer This Question About The Most Random Moments In Life
Each day we face the consequences of our actions. Some might be funny, others—not so much. But the aftermath of events allows our brain to learn from mistakes. Research shows that when we repeat an action after an error, we take more time to evaluate the response. That does not eliminate occasional mishaps, though.
Some of them are so amusing or fascinating, it’s a crime to keep them to ourselves. We at Bored Panda have browsed an abundance of online posts and compiled a list of people’s best what happens when moments. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy these pictures, ranging from breathtaking natural phenomena to some pretty foolish human errors. Feel free to upvote your favorites or share your stories in the comments.
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#1
If You Die In The UK And Are On The Organ Donor Register, The Nhs Will Send A Letter To Your Family Explaining What Happened To Your Organs
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This Is What The Grand Canyon Look Like When It's Lit Only By Lightning
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This Is What An Igloo Looks Like When You Build A Fire Inside. The Fire Inside Melts The Inner Layer Of Ice, And The Cold Outside Refreezes It, Adding A Layer Of Insulation That Can Keep The Igloo At 60° Inside While It's -50° Outside
#4
Clear Sunset Plus Eclipse Is A Super Rare Occurrence, And When It Happens, You Get These Incredible Apocalyptic Scenery
#5
This Is What Happens When A Cat Touches A Plasma Ball
#6
This Is What Happens When State Prosecutors Who Haven't Done Any Research Demand A Testimony From A K9 Officer
Gavin Johnson 1 year ago
Not American. Not state prosecutors. This was after repeated requests for a statement by the Crown Prosecution Service in the U.K., the dog is called P.C. Peach, that’s Police Constable Peach.
#7
What Happens When The Mist Around A Waterfall Freezes
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This Is What Happens When Snow Doesn't Melt Underwater In Finland, By Vesa Kaloinen
#9
What Happens When A Creative Kid Has A Creative Mom
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This Is What Happens To An Artichoke If You Don’t Harvest It
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What Happens When You Grow A Pumkin Inside A Plastic Mold
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This Is What Happens When A Lightning Hits Beach Sand
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This Is What Happens When You Park In Front Of A Fire Hydrant And A Fire Breaks Out
#14
What Happens When You Blow Bubbles At 15 F. Stunningly Beautiful
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Here's What Can Happen When A Soggy Stump Goes Through A Hard Freeze: Ice Fur! This Is A Thick Coat Of Fine, Delicate Ice Crystals
#16
What It Looks Like When It Snows In The Sahara Desert
#17
What Happens When You Get A Burn Over A Faded Tattoo
#18
This Is What Happens When You Put Horizontal Mirrors On A Shack In The Desert
#19
What Happens To Windmills When There's Fog
#20
What Happens When You Go For The Rear Defrost But Hit The Sun Roof. Alaska Style
Astridplayz 1 year ago
Hey sorry could you open the sunroof it’s getting a little toasty oh whoops it’s still like -12 degrees!
#21
What Happens When Lightning Strikes A Flag On A Golf Course
#22
This Can Happen When You Blink Faster Than The Shutter On Your Camera
#23
What It Looks Like When You Light A Dandelion On Fire
#24
This Is What Happens When You Commit A Crime, Then Get Arrested While Shaving Your Head In An Attempt To Change Your Appearance
#25
This Is What Happens When You Put A Highlighter In The Microwave In Case You Were Wondering
Louisa Johnson 1 year ago
Ok why on earth would someone do this and also I'm off to buy some markers tomorrow
#26
This Is What Happens When Lightning Strikes Asphalt
#27
This Is What Happens To A Basketball Court When The Pipes Burst
#28
What Happens When You're Renovating And Remove A Load-Bearing Wall - Today In Salt Lake City (Not My House)
#29
This Is What Happens When You Get Into A Car Accident While Hauling Multiple Buckets Of Paint
#30
This Is What Happens When You Go Swimming In An Outdoor Pool At -40°c
#31
This Is What Happens When You Don't Sell To The Government
#32
Ever Wondered What Happens If There Is A Fire In An Airplane Hangar? Suppression System Activated In Yyz North End
#33
This Is What Happens When You Don’t Secure Your Load Properly
#34
What Happens When You Have A Broken Traffic Light In São Paulo, Brazil
#35
What It Looks Like When You Take The Metal Tops Off Of Gas Stove Burners
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When I Was 3 Years Old I Decided To Put My Dads Brand New Cellphone In The Microwave. He Didn’t Understand What I Meant By “Phone Hot, Daddy! Phone Hot!! ” Until He Walked Into The Kitchen And Saw It Full Of Smoke. 17 Years Later, He Still Has It And Refuses To Let Me Live It Down
Jon Clingenpeel 1 year ago
That was my second cell phone I ever owned. The good old flip phones. You cloud essentially flip it down hard and that was the equivalent of slamming the phone down. Memories 😢
Angie Chiyoko ( She/they) 1 year ago
I wonder if this would happen if it was a Nokia phone.......
Mike Soigne 1 year ago (edited)
It doesn't really make sense at all. When I was that age in the 1970s, I wasn't putting random objects in the oven or on the stove. What possesses any child to do such a stupid thing? What's next? Sticking a fork in an electrical socket?
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Paul Pienkowski 1 year ago
If that had been a Nokia, the microwave would have broke, not the phone.
Ericthedead 1 year ago
I stuck my tongue to the cigarette lighter after i pushed it in and it popped out in my mothers car while she was in a store. Think I was 4 and had already started kindergarten.
BenMaharaj 1 year ago
As a father I have to ask grudge holding daddy why was a 3 year old unattended in kitchen?
TotallyNOTaFox 1 year ago (edited)
Understandable, I also remind my sister from time to time of the moment she thought it was a good idea to stick a knife in the toaster to see if the bread was ready as teenager
Keisha Washington 1 year ago
To be fair he did let you live. Why should he ever let you live it down?
Kenny Kulbiski 1 year ago
The phone cost is nothing compared to getting to have a lifetime grudge.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago (edited)
Edit: back says Samsung. Would this have happened had this been a Nokia?? That would be a good experiment. Something that actually messes up a Nokia! lol
WonderWoman 1 year ago
Gosh, that is more on daddy than child - who was watching child while they put a phone in a microwave and let it run for enough time to do that damage??
Weasel Wise 1 year ago
A three year old got on the counter, I believe that. But then the child knows how to open a microwave, put an item inside, shut the door, turn it on, AND knows what's happening inside the machine they just operated. Not entirely impossible but I think someone fudged their age to make their story a little juicier. 🙄
TheAnimalLady 1 year ago (edited)
Maybe but... With some older microwaves, you only had to turn a dial to start them. Kids learn by copying everything they see you do. They don't have to understand it to do it.
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#37
This Is What Happens To Food In Antartica At -94°f/-70°c
#38
Husband Works In Public Safety And Emergency Management For A Big Hospital. This Is What Happens When People Ignore The Safety Cones Set Up Before The Storm
#39
What Happens When You Forget To Roll Your Window Up Before A Snowstorm
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EJBWritesBooks 1 year ago
Seems to be a serial downvoter running amok. Do your part and help fix random negatives!
LeeAnne B 1 year ago
I really enjoyed this thread and hope to see more of these which is far better than the self indulgent validation seeking threads I am seeing more often on BP these days.
Mani Lacao 1 year ago (edited)
Amen. I hate the "Girl on TikTok is outraged after bridezilla throws a tantrum on the grooms ' family outfits, asks for tiktokers opinion" type of post
Load More Replies... AG 1 year ago
Great article, this is less depressing than the AITA posts and way better than the posts that lead to gender hate and people saying the dumbest s**t about another gender.
Verinder of the Valley 1 year ago
Need another one of these posts! I loved this one, it acknowledged all my childish and curiosity-filled questions!
EJBWritesBooks 1 year ago
Seems to be a serial downvoter running amok. Do your part and help fix random negatives!
LeeAnne B 1 year ago
I really enjoyed this thread and hope to see more of these which is far better than the self indulgent validation seeking threads I am seeing more often on BP these days.
Mani Lacao 1 year ago (edited)
Amen. I hate the "Girl on TikTok is outraged after bridezilla throws a tantrum on the grooms ' family outfits, asks for tiktokers opinion" type of post
Load More Replies... AG 1 year ago
Great article, this is less depressing than the AITA posts and way better than the posts that lead to gender hate and people saying the dumbest s**t about another gender.
Verinder of the Valley 1 year ago
Need another one of these posts! I loved this one, it acknowledged all my childish and curiosity-filled questions!
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