20 incredible finds that were the result of pure chance (21 photos)

As children, many of us dreamed of finding lost treasure or a mysterious time capsule. The chances of such a thing happening in real life are, alas, slim.





But this is no reason to be upset. After all, it's entirely possible to notice something amazing and unexpected around you, especially if you look closely. A rare flower, a tiny animal, or an unusual artifact—each such find becomes a small treasure. Some finds are of historical value, others are the result of nature's tricks, and still others are simply ordinary things that take on a different meaning when viewed from a different angle. But all of them are worthy of attention and admiration.

1. A Bible dated 1881 was discovered in a garage.



2. A spiral icicle





3. Mosaics from a Roman villa were found under a vineyard in Negrar. Italy



4. A photo of a cat was taken from a 120-year-old negative found in a time capsule



5. A mesmerizing spectacle of the transition from one stage to another another



6. A steam room and jacuzzi were hidden behind a wall in the basement.



7. Roses in Crystal



8. Sketch of a bird on the ground A deed drawn by a 19th-century worker, discovered by a digitizer while scanning land deeds from the 1800s.



9. Saturnia Polyphemus turned out to be larger than a palm.



10. Perfectly Round Stone



11. The Star Found a Suitable Hideout



12. Dandelions Can Be Like This Too



13. There's nothing better than picking up a book and finding a photo and autograph inside Author



14. This log resembles Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night"



15. A silver pendant that is 231 years old



16. The age of the list The purchases found under the floor of the house are approaching 400 years old.



17. Someone visited the tent at night and left traces.



18. Small Albino oak



19. "Golden" ammonite, found in France, whose color is caused by phosphate minerals



20. Unusual fly agaric cap forms