13 Pictures We Simply Can"t Explain

We as human beings really can’t handle being bored. Sure, we all have to experience it when we’re waiting in line or when our flight gets delayed, but it’s something we’re always so relieved to see the end of.

This is because our brains crave stimulation, and this is never more apparent than those moments where there’s nothing to see or interact with. The horrors of this level of boredom are all too familiar for prisoners in solitary confinement as well as truckers, sailors and pilots, and it has a peculiar effect on them. In their situations, the brain can become so tired of its surroundings that it’s forced to stimulate itself and hallucinate.

This effect is called the “prisoner’s cinema” and it can really get in the way, so let’s do our part to avoid it. The brain is a curious little munchkin, so let’s give it something interesting to puzzle over.

To that end, here are 13 images that are going to need a bit of explaining.

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1. Whoa, did a nuclear bomb just go off?

Nope, apparently that cloud grew into that telltale mushroom shape all on its own. It is kind of eerie-looking, though.

2. It’s kind of hard to tell, but that’s a tapeworm.

That’s right, one. This one came out of a killer whale, which means it could be up to 100 feet long.

3. This may seem like some really bizarre knock-off toy…

…but it’s actually a project by British artist Darren Cullen. Apparently it’s supposed to be a commentary on how reality shows exploit teen pregnancies.Those wacky artists.

4. This door was specially designed to look crooked.

I guess they really wanted to blow the pizza delivery driver’s mind, man.