Ever wonder how a zipper works, or how a crocodile can jump straight up out of the water, or how a dog can lap up water while standing up? These are some of the most important questions facing humanity – no doubt. Here are a collection of 25 animated GIFs that explain how things work… from zippers to spiders; violins to plate tectonics; and braces to dandelions; and more.
How a zipper works
How the gladiator spider hunts
How a violin string makes sound
How the continents have moved over time
How a crocodile jumps out of the water
How a lock and key works
How an ant walks
How a ladybug takes off and flies
What happens when we swallow
How a sewing machine works
How camouflage can be applied to a helmet
How particles move on a wave in a liquid
How vines find support
What happens when a slinky is dropped
How braces work over time
How underwater cables are laid
How corn pops
How the Pythagorean theorem works
How the face develops in the womb
How a dandelion grows
How to visualize and explain the value of pi
How a trumpet works
How a cheetah runs and uses its tail for stability
How a dog drinks water
How a debilitating fear of the ocean develops
Sources: Gifsforum.com; SenorGif.com; Dayleak.com; Gifbin.com; UltraSlo.com; Mental Floss; FreeYork.