15 Astonishing Objects That Are Much Bigger (or Smaller) Than Expected

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©Alamy/Guy Corbishley An object appears smaller the further away it is from us. Size is relative. Apart from the well-known proverb, we also know that merely viewing an image of anything online or reading about its height sometimes falls short of accurately portraying its scale. From cacti to wombats to antique hard drives, everything on this list is larger than anticipated.We've compiled a list of comparable sizes so you can see how big, tall, and heavy these creatures, people, and items are because Google Images doesn't give them credit.

1. Wombats are massive.

located in Australia, Eastern. Price: Not specified (not fit for a pet) We call this adorable, lovable animal a wombat. Wombats are enormous, unlike kittens or puppies, despite the fact that they are as cute. Wombats can weigh up to 77 pounds, and they have extremely strong muscles. a-train215/SStockimo/Alamy/GGiant Wombat Even though these animals are normally friendly, you wouldn't want to annoy them. You should stay away from wild wombats since they can become aloof and have dangerous jaws and claws. Fans of The Irwins on WBD will be well-versed in the aggressive nature of wombats thanks to an episode from 2022 where the animal-loving Irwins have to deal with a particularly grumpy wombat named Bunker.

2. The Tallest Man in the World's Appearance with a Soda Can

Located in: Mardin, Eastern Turkey. Price per can of soda: $1.99* As of right now, Sultan Kosen, a Turkish farmer born in 1982, holds the record for being the tallest man on Earth. He is eight feet, 2.82 inches tall, with especially large arms, hands, and feet. What the tallest man in the world looks like holding a drink can (photo: @onediocom/Pinterest). Here, Kosen is demonstrating the size of his hands by holding a regular-sized can of Pepsi. The two disorders that produce Kosen's enormous height are gigantism and acromegaly, both of which are pituitary gland-related. Instead of making Kosen an NBA great, these ailments have forced him to use crutches to walk.