This article was originally published on Travellergazette.com
It seems like no one uses the phrase, “You don’t see that every day” anymore. Whatever happened to the natural wonder and curiosity in the world? We need more of that spark in our day-to-day lives. If you’re feeling uninspired and in need of a boost, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to reignite your curiosity with these amazing, weird photos of real-life occurrences. From heart transplants to odd historical photos, get ready to have your mind blown.
#1: A Unique Library
Turkish garbage collectors made news in 2017 when their self-made library caught national attention. Sanitation workers in Ankara, Turkey, began collecting books that they would find discarded in the trash. Most book lovers would pale at the thought of throwing a book in the trash. Thankfully, these sanitation workers found a new use for them.
The library is full of over 6,000 books that were rescued from the landfill. The project initially started as a resource for sanitation workers and their families. However, the library started getting more attention, so it eventually opened to the public. This amazing collection is housed at Ankara’s sanitation headquarters.