Two Friends Discovered a Huge Ice Age Secret Lurking Deep Beneath the Streets of Montreal

Meet Daniel Caron

Daniel Caron spent his childhood in the ‘60s exploring Saint-Leonard Cavern, a cave running beneath the Montreal neighborhood bearing the same name. From the very start, he had developed a taste for adventure — and more specifically, a love for the world beneath.

Meet Daniel Caron

He would often get in trouble with local authorities for his night-time trips along the depths with his friends, which ultimately birthed his fascination with caves. Five decades later, he showcased the power of his hobby on a much larger scale, revealing something mind-blowing lurking underneath the town.

Inquisitive and Love of Caves

For three years, Cavern and fellow caver and friend, Luc Le Blanc, had a hunch that something lies beyond Saint-Leonard Cavern’s walls. When the time came where they could finally break through to the other side, all their suspicions were confirmed.

Inquisitive and Love of Caves

Concealed between the layers of decayed rock and limestone was something they suspected had managed to stay hidden from view for years and years, and this discovery was about to change their entire life.

From the Depths

What was so special about Caron and Le Blanc’s discovery in the darkness of Montreal’s underworld? It was something that was left behind and had been there since the last Ice Age that ended roughly 10,000 years ago — a time when the woolly mammoths inhabited the great wilderness of Canada.

From the Depths

The startling relic was now open to a group of selected visitors after a whole millennium. It was estimated that the relic was formed more than 15,000 years ago and had managed to remain untouched by modern civilization, all thanks to how well concealed it was.

Hustle and Bustle

The province of Quebec is home to almost 1.78 million people, so it’s hard to imagine that something of this magnitude could remain hidden for so long. With that said, Montreal hasn’t always been a metropolitan hub filled with life, hustle, and bustle.

Hustle and Bustle

Originally, the region was home to Hochelaga, a tiny secured settlement established by First Nations people. It can be assumed that people were never this curious about unearthing the mysteries of the cave because, to an average person, the cavern was like any other — dark and old.

History of Montreal

Coming back to the history of Montreal, the French colonists arrived there in the 16th century, transforming Hochelaga into a Christian mission followed by an outpost specialized to trade in fur.

History of Montreal

However, Montreal saw real prosperity when the land came under the rule of the British who conquered it — alternatively known as New France — in 1763. The settlement was located along the banks of Saint Lawrence River; another reason it was quick to blossom into a transport and manufacturing hub.

Second Most Populated City

Canada was unified back in 1867 and, by then, Montreal became the largest city in the whole country. It was able to maintain this position for more than a century before being overtaken by Toronto.

Second Most Populated City

Today, Montreal is the second-most populous metropolitan zone in Canada, housing more people than Ottawa, which is the capital. It’s noteworthy that Ottawa lies about 120 miles to the west of Montreal. An impressive 59% of the population can speak both English and French.

Hotspot for Tourists

Montreal sits on the southern tip of Quebec and has long been acknowledged as a place that celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the city to check out local attractions like the annual Jazz Festival and the Botanical Garden.

Hotspot for Tourists

If you’re a fan of large-scale races, Montreal also hosts the Canadian Grand Prix organized by Formula One. So much cheer surrounding it, and yet they remained unaware of the secrets just below their feet.

Too Much Going On

Montreal grew in name and fame, and so did the closeby Saint-Leonard Settlement. Eventually, it was consumed by the city in 2002, turning into a borough of the greater metropolitan zones. A huge number of Italian-Canadians call Montreal home, especially those whose families immigrated there post World War II.

Too Much Going On

It’s safe to assume that since there was plenty going on above ground, people were less than concerned about what was happening or what had happened underneath them. After all, they never could have perceived what was lying down below.

Start of a Rebellion

In 1812, a large cavern spanning over 100 square feet was found under Pie XII Park of Saint Leonard, but early wannabe cavers wouldn’t have great luck exploring it. Before the average man could even develop an interest in the cavern, a conflict broke out across the region.

Start of a Rebellion

Within 25 years, people of what is now known as Southern Quebec rebelled against their government. With that, chaos spread and people’s minds were occupied by other thoughts. It was one amazing opportunity wasted.

End of Patriot War

Although still unexplored for the most part, the cave was being taken advantage of to the fullest. Not only did it serve as a decent hiding spot for the rebels, but it could also be used as an arsenal.

End of Patriot War

The military was able to suppress the opposition in 1838, drawing a conclusion to the conflict now known as the Patriot War. Deep down in Saint-Leonard Cavern, the voices dimmed and things fell silent again.

Calls to Caron

Decades went by and the cave became nothing more than a footnote in Montreal’s otherwise rich history, overshadowed by the metropolitan’s fancier attractions, but the feeling might have been very different for the children who found something interesting about the sinister and dark aura radiated by the underground chamber.

Calls to Caron

It definitely held its own appeal, no matter how “creepy” it seemed. This was what drew Caron closer to the cave and finally to the discovery. He grew up in a neighborhood near Saint-Michael.

In the Heart of Saint-Laurent

Caron can attribute his passion for spelunking, as well as underground exploration, to the fact that he was living in close proximity to Saint-Leonard Cavern. During his teen years, he along with his friends made numerous visits to the area in an attempt to find something unique, despite the fact that the cavern was off-limits to the public.

In the Heart of Saint-Laurent

Even though they would run afoul with the local authorities, they succeeded in entering the chamber at least once. This goes to show how strong their determination was.

Pie XII Park

It is possible that curiosity wasn’t the only thing poking young Caron to go out of his way to explore the underground channel under Pie XII Park. In fact, many minds of the Montreal caving community believed that the 1812 discovered cavern was hiding secrets of its own, and what was found was just the surface they were scratching at.

Pie XII Park

Whatever it was, it had been lurking in the dark for ages. Little did they know, they were inching closer and closer to a discovery that would leave them in absolute shock.

Declaration of Being a Landmark

It would be several more decades before Caron would learn the actual deal with the cave. In the meantime, a lot of changes took place to the overall look of Saint-Leonard Cavern.

Declaration of Being a Landmark

Although closed off by the government after being deemed too risky in 1968, the members of SQS — or the Quebec Speleological Society — decided on opening the cave to experts in 1978, allowing them to study the cave’s unique geological properties. Soon enough, the cave was declared a historical landmark.

Playing to the Strengths

City officials slowly started to realize that locking off Saint-Leonard from the general audience wasn’t doing them any good. Given its massive popularity, they could easily use it as a tourist attraction.

Playing to the Strengths

So, in the years after that, rather than driving the inquisitive visitors away, officials created an access point and issued permissions for guided tours. The main portion of the cavern was accessible by people for a long time, but the secrets still laid deep within the walls — stronger than ever.

Take the Steps

Measures were taken to develop the overall visual aesthetics of the cave. A metal gate and door were constructed at the cavern’s entrance. As they secured the opening, they hoped to keep trespassers like Caron and his buddies at bay.

Take the Steps

However, when it comes to people like Caron, who were born dreamers and unafraid, it’s extremely difficult to stop them from following their thoughts. In the meantime, a set of steps was built, making the trip into the cavern’s heart much less challenging. A rough, shabby road isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, after all.

Visits From All Over

The design immediately worked its magic. The new ease of access made Saint-Leonard Cavern the center of attention, driving in tourists from all across the world. It is believed that more than 70,000 visitors have taken a tour of the popular destination since it was first opened to the public in 1982.

Visits From All Over

However, all the while, the rumors kept wafting through the air — reminding people that there might be more to the cavern than meets the eye.

Caron’s Next Steps

Caron had probably realized that he couldn’t do much about his fascination with the cave unless he joined the association entrusted to take care of it — the SQS. Le Blanc also joined the SQS, and the two became friends. This made exploring the caves of Quebec more of an official investigation.

Caron’s Next Steps

Even with their growing knowledge of the area’s underground networks, their own doubts about the mysterious Saint-Leonard Cavern refused to dissipate. So, one fine day, they decided to get to the bottom of things.

Choice of Equipment

That year, the two spelunkers set out with everything they needed to reach the furthest end of the cave. Le Blanc chose equipment that used radio waves to signal whether or not a passage or void could lie beyond the existing cave.

Choice of Equipment

Bear in mind that this event occurred during the mid-2010s, a time when technology was developed enough to help with further and better exploration of caves. However, Caron chose to ditch the high-tech gear, picking out something decidedly more on the old-fashioned side.

Good Ol’ Dowsing Machine

British newspaper The Guardian stated that Caron relied on the age-old practice of dowsing to locate anomalies situated in the depths of the cavern. This bizarre technique is believed to have originated sometime in 16th century Germany.

Good Ol’ Dowsing Machine

The concept is using rods to detect resources like metal or water within the landscape. Now, don’t think of Caron as a fool just yet. It was his dowsing machine that did the majority of work — which we will be getting into a little later.

Running Into the Unknown

In recent times, dowsing is widely thought to be a part of pseudoscience. Despite this, it has continued to be used in a professional environment — such as in the UK, where workers use the method to locate main water pipes.

Running Into the Unknown

With that, maybe it wasn’t so unnatural that Caron chose to bring this technique with him when he set out to explore and unearth the secrets of Saint-Leonard Cavern. Would he find anything important? Was he going off on a wild goose chase? Only time would tell.

Try and Try Again

Unfortunately, Caron and Le Blanc’s attempts didn’t reveal much in the first few times, but it’s understandable given how inconspicuous the cave’s surroundings had been. However, it was in 2015 when they noticed a little gap amidst the rock walls — just large enough for a small camera to enter.

Try and Try Again

They referred to fellow caver François Gelinas and, with his help, they were able to take a closer look. What they found changed their lives and the history of Saint-Leonard Cavern forever.

Hammers, Chisels, and Drills

One look at the camera footage, and Caron and Le Blanc knew their hunch had been right all along. The cavern was effectively hiding something, and they could try to find it out, but there was just one major problem — the thick wall of limestone separating them from the other side.

Hammers, Chisels, and Drills

Their only hopes of reaching it was using industrial drilling equipment to break through the wall. You would think that this would prompt the officials to move faster, but it was actually quite the opposite.

Fast Forward Two Years Later

It took almost two years for the spelunkers to take the investigation further. In October of 2017, the team was able to drill into the cavern wall and take down a section of the rock. Le Blanc talked with Canadian television network CBC the same year where he explained how they started excavating a decomposed layer of limestone that was significantly softer, making things easier.

Fast Forward Two Years Later

After some persistent efforts, they succeeded in making a window with enough space for a grown human to squeeze through — they found their window of opportunity.

Window of Opportunities

Caron and Le Blanc managed to squeeze their upper bodies through the window where they glanced at their newest discovery. It was a huge deal! A gigantic chamber existed on the opposite side of the rock wall.

Window of Opportunities

In 2017, Caron spoke to local newspaper Montreal Gazette, and he gave them a vivid description of what they discovered. When they saw it, they could hardly contain their excitement — they had done it! They were still far from the finish line, though.

Dropping Down to the Darkness

The next day, the two friends journeyed back to Saint-Leonard Cavern with their minds set on making it through the newly found chamber. They started enlarging the opening only to realize the drop on the other side was too big, restricting entry completely.

Dropping Down to the Darkness

They somehow managed a ladder and slipped it down the crack before lowering themselves down into the darkness. They weren’t sure of what awaited them, but they were pumped to find out. After all, it was the discovery of a lifetime.

A New Chamber

They climbed down the ladder and took their torches out, shining the light into the pitch darkness. The cavers realized they were in a space about 10 feet wide and 20 feet tall. Remember when we said this was the discovery of a lifetime?

A New Chamber

Caron confirmed his achievement in his interview with the Montreal Gazette, commenting that this isn’t something that happens very often for a spelunker.

Larger Than Life

Interesting fact — the cave Caron and Le Blanc discovered is actually way bigger than Saint-Leonard Cavern, the one guarding it. It branches off in multiple directions from the primary chamber.

Larger Than Life

They noticed that some places were blocked by water, indicating that the furthest corner could only be reached if they followed the water. The underground passage was filled with a body of war, and stalactites posed so many unique challenges to the brave cavers. They simply had to press on ahead to find out the truth.

Finding the Water Source

The passageway started to slope down once they crossed the wall. They kept going until they came across the aquifer. At this point in the route, the water ran even deeper and the ceilings hung very low.

Finding the Water Source

They had no choice but to retreat. However, they came back very soon with an inflatable boat. It was time to tread the waterways in style, and they were determined to find the very end.

Lake of Saint-Laurent

Caron described the aquifer — water source — in an interview with National Geographic. The aquifer from under the streets of Montreal is what supplies the cave with water.

Lake of Saint-Laurent

For your information, an aquifer is simply a fancy term for an underground rock that stores water like a sponge would. The pools in the cave are a maximum of 16 feet deep in some places. In his CBC interview, Le Blanc mentioned how the cave seemed endless.

Interiors of Stalactite

Although the keen explorers are yet to map every inch of their discovered underground passage, there’s no denying that what they have managed to uncover so far is incredibly impressive.

Interiors of Stalactite

Le Blanc talked about the interior of the cavern with National Geographic in which he described them as “perfectly smooth” with the ceiling being “perfectly horizontal.” However, due to the excessive stalagmites and stalactites, the even surfaces have decayed in some spots.

How Old Is It?

Mineral formations, ones that grow up from the ground and down from the ceiling, have been spotted in caves all across the globe. According to the SQS, the growth rate of these formations is about 0.4 inches every 1,000 years.

How Old Is It?

From the pictures taken by Caron and Le Blanc’s discovery team, it’s evident that the cavern has been around for a while now. This led scientists to dig up old receipts to understand how long it had been since the cavern first formed.

Cold in Quebec

So, how do you think the secret chamber was formed beneath Montreal? Experts say that it’s uncommon to find caverns this far north. Le Blanc further discussed the events that kickstarted a cavern formation.

Cold in Quebec

According to his comments with National Geographic, caves are generally created when water eats away at the rocks for many years, but Quebec is a colder part of the world where temperatures may dip to -31° Fahrenheit, giving the water a lower level of acidity. Thus, caves form slowly, making them rarer at those latitudes.

Glacial Pressure and More

In his interview with CBC, Le Blanc later added that the discovery was significant, not only due to the size of the chamber but also because of the way the cavern was formed. He further explained that the walls opened due to overwhelming pressure from the glacier above.

Glacial Pressure and More

This glacier-induced mechanical process is termed glacial tectonism. In this, a glacier pushes into a sequence of sediments that were organized from before. Le Blanc was excited to explore the rest of the cave, and that’s exactly what they planned on doing.

Relic From the Ice Age

Experts believe this cave was formed some 15,000 years ago. Back then, Canada along with the rest of the world was going through the last Ice Age. An enormous glacier formed in the place where Montreal currently stands, exerting tremendous pressure, which caused the rocks underneath to crack.

Relic From the Ice Age

Now, in the 21st century, the single fissure developed into two awe-inspiring caverns. The cathedral-like chamber is believed to hide valuable information about the Ice Age, just waiting to be discovered.

Fitting Like a Puzzle

Le Blanc stated that signs of the process are visible to this day. In talks with National Geographic, he said that the evidence is so striking that if there’s a knob on one side, there’s a hole on the opposite side of the wall to accommodate the shape perfectly.

Fitting Like a Puzzle

Well, according to him, the rocks are so organized that they can be slotted to make one giant jigsaw — and this is just more evidence to prove the age of these caverns.

Removing Caron from the Scene

Ironically, on account of Caron’s former “failed conquests,” news of a new cavern’s discovery was postponed until officials could properly secure the location. Presumably, the region’s authorities weren’t over the moon about a bunch of amateur explorers snaking their way into a brand new network that was hiding in plain sight.

Removing Caron from the Scene

With that said, a few lucky visitors were able to catch a glimpse of the cave, as well as the reporters who were taken on a tour in December of 2017.

More to Come

They stopped exploring the passageway after successfully mapping almost 500 feet. There’s a rigorous procedure associated with the discovery where the cavers must conduct precise surveying to make sure none of the houses on top are getting affected by what’s happening at the bottom.

More to Come

Waiting for winter, the cavers drew up plans that predicted the cavern would run another 164 feet. Countless streets and houses were built over these grounds and yet everyone remained unaware of the spectacular sight that existed below their feet.

Gift for the Montreal Folks

The cavern holds special significance to the people of Montreal. Saint-Leonard city councilor Dominic Perri expressed his excitement for the future plans regarding the cave with Global News.

Gift for the Montreal Folks

He talked about how it’s a unique thing in the world. Normally, when we think of caves, we think about one situated in the depths of faraway mountains. This one is right in the middle of the city, giving the people a beautiful scientific discovery to enjoy. At the same time, he wants to make sure no one destroys it.

Science Plus Scenes

Finally, it can be hoped that similar to Saint-Leonard Cavern, this new chamber will be open for public tours soon, but first thing’s first — experts wish to research on and document the interesting geology.

Science Plus Scenes

David Perri, in an interview with Montreal Gazette, talked about how scientists expressed the unusual nature of the cave. The city hopes to maintain it not only because it’s an important part of their heritage, but also due to the scientific significance it bears in terms of how it was made and shaped.

25 Photos That Will Mess With Your Mind

Our minds can play tricks on us, especially when we take a look at certain photographs. Not only are the following photos bound to play tricks on your mind, but they simply prove that perspective is everything.

By the Power Vested in Me

When characters levitate in TV shows and movies, it might look as if they were performing the trick of their own accord, but we know behind the scenes, there’s someone pulling strings. In this magician’s case, however, no one could ever figure out the power behind his levitation. It all became clear one day when an area local realized that the only thing keeping this man suspended in mid-air was a whole bunch of strategically releasing hot air.

By the Power Vested in Me

Mirror Mirror On the Grass

As many times as you may ask your magic mirror to show you who the fairest in the land is, sometimes magic gets it wrong. At least, that’s what you can tell yourself if you’re an evil queen who doesn’t want to find any rivals. Then again, if you don’t see your reflection in the mirror, you might be a vampire. The girl pictured below wanted to test out her magic mirror’s strength, but in the end, realized that it was a vain pursuit.

Mirror Mirror On the Grass

Walking On Air

When your world seems to have turned upside down, it’s better to stop fighting against fate, and better to join up with it. This woman realized that she needed to join together with the challenges life was bringing her, and hoped that once she started walking upside down, the puzzle pieces would begin to fit together once more. It was a daunting task for someone who’d always lived right side up, but the moment she made the switch, it felt as natural as breathing.

Walking On Air

Bend and Snap

You may be surprised to learn just how flexible yoga can make you, but you can take these two girls as proof that humans can fold their bodies in ways you’ve never imagined. It seems like these two women have been practicing their moves for years now. It takes years of hard work, practice, and persistence to get to this level of flexibility. The illusion created by their position is just an incredible bonus.

Bend and Snap

An Inception to the Rule

Look into the mirror, deeply contemplating the mysteries that life holds. Look again, and don’t look back, as you cast a spell on your future self, and your past. Your vision starts to blur, then double, and suddenly you’re seeing an infinite world play out in front of you. Each world may have its own rules, or it may play by ours, but those far-off worlds still surrounding your every thought can never be touched, no matter how hard you try.

An Inception to the Rule

What a Dive!

When you are swimming in the sea and you end up picking up a sea urchin, you wouldn’t think too much about it. These fluffy sea creatures are pretty inconspicuous and are not going to cause too much trouble any time soon. However, when this person had their photo with the urchin in their hand, they realized something fascinating about the way it looked. It looks like a man diving into the water! Incredible stuff!

What a Dive!

Mastering the Art of Yoga

Now this, our friends, is the result of hard work and perseverance. These two ladies have worked tirelessly in order to master the art of yoga. They’ve gotten to the point that they can now stretch and mesh each of their bodies into one being. Judging by the expression that’s plastered on both of their faces, this position doesn’t even phase them — and if that’s the case, we wonder what other tricks they have.

Mastering the Art of Yoga

A Nose of a Job

When your life thrives on shocking others, you too might go to great lengths to instill fear in others’ hearts when they look at you. Even if it’s clear that Mimi has performed some job on herself, the idea begins to fall apart the more you examine the shape she created for herself, but that was exactly the point. Mimi’s in the game to fool people with her skills. After all, not all artists paint on canvas.

A Nose of a Job

Dog Angel

Could you really say no to this adorable creature? Sure, we were convinced that he was standing on his hind legs too and spread his front ones open like a pair of angel wings. This dog also looks a lot like a teddy bear in this photo. At the end of the day though, he probably just wants some food from his owner. There is no denying though that this dog looks like he’s got a lot of talents from the way he’s positioned.

Dog Angel

Swallow Your Pride

The helicopter began to approach the giant, who stood menacingly in its path. With one small gesture, he could have reached out his hand and plucked the machine from the sky, as if it were no more than a toy. The plan had to work, there was no other way to stop the giant from stomping through the country, crushing every being who dared to fall within the breadth of his enormous feet. The soldiers in the Air Force had to take this leap of faith.

Swallow Your Pride

Superman Escalates

Even superheroes need to take the Subway sometimes. It’s certainly not ideal, but it can get the job done, leave the hero undercover until the moment is right to reveal his true colors. Sometimes, however, they find that trouble has a way of following them around, and next thing they know, they’re jetting up an escalator in pursuit of a villain. Just when they thought it might be a quiet day, they’re suddenly in the thick of yet another fight.

Superman Escalates

Pigeonzilla

There are a lot of people out there who, for one reason or another, are terrified of birds. We’re not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s due to their unpredictably and a tendency to swoop in if you’re walking around with a sandwich. But what if you actually stumbled across a pigeon that was 10 times your size? This appeared to be the case in this photo when this guy was minding his own business. It’s easy to see though that it’s just an illusion.

Pigeonzilla

Two Heads Are Better…

When we think of two-headed creatures, we might think of something from out of a fantasy story, like Harry Potter, for example. Imagine though if you had your very own dog that had two heads. In this photo, the illusion shows that this may have been the case, in a parallel universe! Obviously the owner has two dogs of the same breed and the way that they were standing together created the illusion.

Two Heads Are Better…

Nearly Headless Kick

Gymnasts have been long known to perform physical feats that the rest of us mortals could never even dream of performing, but the headless backbend is the new move to end all moves. As time has gone on, both gymnasts and figure skaters have had to figure out how to do increasingly impossible jumps and flips. In order to get a start on the competition, this gymnast came up with the headless jump. No one had ever seen it before, nor will they again.

Nearly Headless Kick

It’s Not What it Looks Like

The eye often plays tricks on us and will often make us think that someone is doing something that they are not actually doing. Take this photo, for example. In the left image, we were convinced that the guy was sitting down and “doing his business,” but had no idea that someone was watching him, let alone taking a photo of him. As it turns out, he was simply sitting down with shorts on, playing with his phone.

It’s Not What it Looks Like

Sitting On the Edge of the World

When one contemplates the world, it is often too big for a person to grasp in their mind’s eye. After all, how can one envision something as simple as sliding down the sides of a globe when we know we’re already anchored to the surface by gravity? One family wanted to find out and couldn’t help themselves when they found a great grass globe perched in the middle of a public square in France.

Sitting On the Edge of the World

Parting the Sea

If you know anything about The Bible, you are probably family with the story about Moses leading the Hebrew people across the Red Sea and into the promised land. Apparently, he took his staff and made the sea part so that he and his people could pass through safely. That’s kind of what comes to mind when we look at this photo. It seems like the photographer had to take the photo at exactly the right moment when he stepped in the puddle.

Parting the Sea

Meditation Rotation

Many would agree that finding a bench to sit on after a stroll through the park is really the best way to relax and clear your head. Clearly this guy had that same idea in mind considering the super pensive expression plastered on his face. This park-goer is actually so deep in thought that he managed to rotate the entire planet. Talk about skilled! Still, we can’t help but wonder what exactly is on this man’s mind…

Meditation Rotation

Hanging On for Dear Life

Let’s be real — this photo takes falling off a bicycle to a whole new level. With that being said, it makes sense as to why this guy looks like he’s holding on for dear life. We can only assume that the biker wasn’t expecting to fall into this kind of situation when he woke up that morning for his daily ride. Perhaps it would be easier to pull himself up if he just said goodbye to his bike altogether…

Hanging On for Dear Life

Gone in Sixty Seconds

We don’t know about you but this photo is literally keeping us on the edge of our seat…or wall, in this case. We’re not sure what’s more nerve-wracking — the fact that the guy is one slippery finger away from falling or the thought that the biker could topple over at any second. It’s no wonder why the gal to the left in the photo looks absolutely terrified. Still, she should probably help her friends out rather than just sitting there gasping…

Gone in Sixty Seconds

Slight Change in Gravity

This guy was making his way across a brick bridge when he decided to shake things up a bit…literally. We can only assume that he used his special powers to slightly rotate the Earth in order to give himself a challenge as he continues on his journey. Of course, before he carries on, he decided to document the moment by taking this awesome photo. Let’s just hope other people are able to handle the change in gravity as much as this adventurer.

Slight Change in Gravity

Not Your Typical Doggo

Sure — these people look a little shocked. Then again, you would be too if you saw a dog with magical powers. While you’re probably limited to only walking your pup in an upright position on the sidewalk, this doggo gives casual strolls a whole new meaning. We wonder if this pooch gives other dogs magic lessons because if he does, we’re totally signing ours up. Who wouldn’t want to have a pet as skilled as this one?

Not Your Typical Doggo

Living On the Edge

Oh, no! Looking at this photo gives us serious anxiety. It’s clear that these guys didn’t expect this to happen but — as much as we hate to say it — they were sort of asking for it by walking on the edge of a cliff. From what we can gather, though, they’re both adrenaline junkies. In any case, let’s just hope that this situation didn’t end the way the photo leads us to believe.

Living On the Edge

The Power of Art

Correct us if we’re wrong but with just one glance at this masterpiece, you feel like you’ve been transported into a completely different dimension — an alternate universe if you will. And that, our friends, is what the people call the power of art. Whether the artist behind the piece dreamt this vision in her sleep or simply found inspiration around her, there’s no denying that it gives the viewer a whole different perspective on the world.

The Power of Art

Flipping Things Up

We think we’ve figured out what happened here. This guy was making his way through the park to get to work when he decided to switch — or flip — things up a bit. While riding your bicycle on the sidewalk is definitely nice, it can probably get pretty boring if you’re taking the same route everyday. With that being said, we understand why this biker decided to get creative during his bike ride to the office.

Flipping Things Up

Give Me a Lift

How cute are these two lovebirds?! This lady wanted to get a better view of where they were but couldn’t do it on her own so she asked her hubby to give her a little lift — and that he did! She was clearly in awe as she checked out their surroundings, and naturally, her partner was thrilled to see her reaction. Wherever they are, it’s evidently clear that this particular place is a beautiful one.

Give Me a Lift

Water Works

We’d be lying if we said this photo didn’t give us some serious feelings. Not only are we in awe of the beauty in the picture but we’re also in absolute shock that this guy is somehow levitating above a massive body of water. Still, perhaps he shouldn’t have worn a suit considering that he could lose focus at any second and fall straight into the lake — and who wants to ruin a perfectly good suit?

Water Works

Sideways Fun

There are two types of people — those that love to run and those who don’t. While these may be friends, it’s clear what kind of person each one of them is. Still, the dude in the plaid shirt wanted to motivate his pal so he decided to add some fun to the workout by turning things sideways…because why not? Although he thought it was a good idea, it looks like his friend doesn’t really think so.

Sideways Fun

Transforming His Surroundings

What would you do if you had the ability to play with your surroundings? After one look at this photo, it’s clear that the businessman seen here has figured out how to transform nature into something that he sees it. In this case, he turned this one mountain on its side in order to have a place to sit that wasn’t the street. All that we can hope is that no one was on the road when this guy made the change in gravity.

Transforming His Surroundings

Choo Choo, All Aboard!

Just by looking at the expression plastered on this guy’s face, it’s clear that he has certain powers that not many people really possess, or even know about. Not only is he standing in an upright position as the train speeds from station to station but he also made sure the tracks were strong enough to even hold the train in place after manipulating the gravitational force. We just hope that he did all of this for more than the photo…

Choo Choo, All Aboard!

Walking Through Water

Forget the fact that this whole group of people can effortlessly walk through water. What’s even more impressive is that one of them can multi-task by playing the trumpet as he emerges from the pool. While this photo is truly a piece of art — giving us all a different perspective than what we’re used to — we can’t help but wonder what song the musician is playing. Then again, judging from the quality of this masterpiece, we can assume he’s playing something just as good.

Walking Through Water

A New Hangout Spot

From what we can gather, it seems like these two friends simply got tired of their usual hangout spot and decided to find a different one instead. Of course, they wanted to keep the pavement that they physically sit on but that doesn’t mean that they should spice up the view just a tad. What we’re left wondering is how long it’ll take these friends to get tired of this spot before moving onto their next.

A New Hangout Spot

Stand On Me

Keeping up with your work out is no easy task. It becomes especially difficult when you find that you may be strong, but you’re entirely inflexible, while your smaller friends are infinitely more flexible, but they aren’t nearly as strong. As your training wears on, you begin to realize that one without the other gets you nowhere. It’s time to switch things up, but those changes don’t come easily, only digging deep and relying on your friends will help you now.

Stand On Me

Are You Lion To Me?

Just like a pet dog always needs to get out each day for several walks, anyone with a pet lion would know that they aren’t like other house cats. First of all, they require much longer walks, just like they require more food. Second, they also still need a private place to do their business, unlike dogs who choose which spot is theirs as they go. You might be inclined to run from a lion on the street, but if they’re on a leash, don’t worry.

Are You Lion To Me?

Hop, Skip, and Jump

On your next trip to Ireland, you might want to try out the ancient past time of fairy hunting. Though fairies feature heavily in Celtic lore, many who hear the old legends these days don’t believe they’re real. If you’re more inclined to open your mind, however, you might find a tour guide or two who is willing to take you on a magical journey where you can capture a tiny fairy, right in the palm of your hand.

Hop, Skip, and Jump

Horse Alien

Ever watched the movie Alien? You know the one where the Xenomorph opens its mouth and its tongue is simply another vicious head.  That’s what this appears to be like. Except, the Xenomporh in this photo happens to be a horse! Come on. Let’s face it, horses are some of the most gentle animals in the world and never could they be vicious in this sort of way. It’s clear that there is another horse on the side of this one, creating the illusion.

Horse Alien

Dragon Dog to the Rescue!

Dogs may be the most miraculous creatures on Earth, earning this title both by being affectionately loyal and easy to train. After adopting these two pups, one owner would be surprised to discover that his furry friend had a special skill. Much like a dragon, he could breathe fire, but only when his tail was pulled just so. Suddenly, instead of just worrying that his furry friend would destroy shoes or other such items, he had to worry about his new baby burning down the house.

Dragon Dog to the Rescue!

Barbie Girl in a Human World

Barbie was in for the shock of her life. When she awoke in the morning, she saw she was splayed out beside a box containing her friends and family. They were tiny and lifeless, their plastic limbs stuck at odd angles as they piled on top of one another. Barbie cradled Stacy in her hand, gently stroking her matted hair. She put a hand to her own head, noticing how much silkier it had become. It would be a strange day indeed.

Barbie Girl in a Human World

Free Falling

There comes a time when every man stands on precipice, fearing that with one wrong step, the earth beneath their feet will crumble, and then they’ll suddenly find themselves, much like this man, clinging to the last scrap of a brick, hoping the world doesn’t begin to slip towards him. Despite the desperate situation this man has found himself in, he’s holding on to the hope that his fingers have the strength to cling on to that rock until rescue comes his way.

Free Falling

Crouching Tiger

The journey pressed on. With several children in tow, they were about to step onto the sacred ground of the lost tribes in the West. No matter what the sun beat down on their brows, the merry band went about exploring. As the heat continued to increase throughout the day, slowly the amateur explorers found themselves overcome by an odd phenomenon. Their bodies were melting together, but they had no clue how to stop the progress from overtaking all of them.

Crouching Tiger

Floating On a Cloud

If you’ve read the Harry Potter books, you might have come to think that levitation is one of the simplest spells there is to master. After all, it’s one of the first charms the impressionable young wizards learn. It would seem from this picture that there’s some truth to the simplicity of levitation, as this woman managed to levitate an elephant statue before performing the same charm on herself in order to capture the photo from the perfect angle.

Floating On a Cloud