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

11. Human Hand vs. Bear Claw

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Located in: Western Canada Est., Western U.S. Grizzly claws from Glacier Wear* cost $290. Your imagination may immediately go to the terrifying possibility of running into a grizzly bear in a horror movie when you consider the misfortunes that can occur when hiking or camping. This photo gives you an idea of how big these bears are. Human hand versus bear claw ©u/hayz00s/Reddit Just their two- to four-inch-long claws are used for digging roots, creating dens, and swatting at anything or anyone that poses a threat. The National Park Service advises cautiously backing away sideways from grizzlies. Stop where you are and hold your ground if the bear follows you.

12. Huge Traffic Signal or Tiny Woman?

Found in: Global Est. Installed cost: between $200,000 and $500,000. Even with this large traffic signal, people won't see it until you honk your horn. This picture illustrates how big traffic lights are—roughly the height and width of a young child. A traffic signal or a little child? @massimonazare/Twitter | @buzzfeed/Pinterest These lights are not just larger than you might have imagined, but also somewhat expensive. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (DoT) estimates that the cost of installing a traffic signal can range from $200,000 to half a million, particularly when additional expenses such as utility changes, maintenance, access ramps, and other intersection-related features are taken into account.