The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

A Submarine Torpedo Chamber

Who wants to dive under the sea? Word of advice, don't go underwater with only a half of a submarine. Sure, it might look super cool and impressive from this angle, but under the sea, things would not be so great. The only half sub you should be considered about is the sandwich kind.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.