- [Narrator] The deep blue sea is a source of endless fascination, and while you might think
that you need to travel to the hidden depths
to see amazing things, turns out there's magic
even at the surface. (soft music) If you want to know
exactly what's going on with this magical blue glow, plus even more illuminating content including a living gummy
worm and a self-eating snake, get ready to dive into your latest fix of "Things You Will See for
The First Time in Your Life!" (upbeat music) Sometimes, there's nothing better than kicking back with
a cold, refreshing soda after a long morning at work, but I'm pretty sure I'd
think all the bubbles had gone to my head if I saw this. (speaking foreign language) These two bumblebees were
captured working together with astounding intelligence
in Sao Paulo, Brazil in May 2021! Working together on
opposite sides of the cap, they successfully twist it up and push it over the top of the bottle. Considering bee brains are less than two cubic
millimeters in volume, smaller than a single grain of rice, how the heck did they figure
this complex task out? Well, it turns out bees
are actually a lot smarter than you might think. Their ability to solve
problems involving basic, yet unfamiliar tools was proven in 2017, when a group of scientists at
Queen Mary University, London, found that bees could be
trained to drag yellow balls into a goal in exchange
for a sugary treat. While this learning ability
was impressive on its own, the scientists also found that
the bees were able to teach one another how to get the sugary reward, so it's possible, that's
the type of collaboration going on here. It's possible one of the bees was merely trying to lift the lid upwards and inadvertently
happened upon the correct, twisting opening method, then communicated with his
bumble-pal to lend a hand. We'd better bee careful, before long, we could have a crazed army of bottle-opening bees on our hands, threatening peaceful picnics everywhere, with an unquenchable
thirst for orange soda! If you've got an insatiable sweet tooth, the thought of a gummy treat is sure to get your stomach rumbling, but this next clip might
make you think twice before popping one in your mouth. (mellow music) This little jelly treat
is actually a caterpillar, and I can assure you, as much as those grubs in "The Lion King" might look oddly appetizing, you definitely don't want
to chomp down on this fella. This particular species is a member of the Olona Limacodidae family; a group of moths noted for their
slug-like caterpillar form. Despite this little guy's
looking like he's made of candy, you might just stop
salivating when you find out what these features really are. That glossy jelly shine
is actually a lubricant made of liquified silk that
the caterpillar produces, and its gelatinous-looking skin is ladened with tiny little stinging hairs that you definitely don't want to lick! When you're a kid, there's not many things
better than a trip to the zoo, but one kid got a bit
more up close and personal than he'd planned at Dublin Zoo. - [Woman 1] 'Cause he's hunting. - [Man 1] Just stay. John, stay. - [Woman 1] Look! Whoa! - [Narrator] Big cats
like lions and tigers are ambush predators, and like to attack their prey from behind, so turning your back on a big cat can trigger a predatory instinct to move in for the kill! In this case, the
full-grown Siberian tiger prowled towards the
unsuspecting seven-year-old, and boy, does he look hungry! Thankfully, it looks like
the luck of the Irish was on this youngster's
side on this occasion. Well, that and the thick wall of glass. While relationships can
be a little complicated between man and beast, many people feel that dogs
are man's best friend. But if this next clip
is anything to go by, that loving, trusting
friendship works both ways. - Close. (indistinct chatter) - [Narrator] Meet 28-year-old
student, Florian Beck, and his 4-year-old
Australian shepherd Morty, a man-dog double-act who
are simply pooch-perfect. Performing a pawfect
trust fall in April 2021, with this kind of training talent, it's only a matter of time
before Florian trains Morty to catch him! From puppers to snakes now, and if these slithery creatures
make you uncomfortable, I'm not sure whether this next clip is going to make you feel better or worse. - [Man 2] All right, so today, this king snake successfully
swallowed himself. - [Narrator] While you
might have nightmares about being bitten by a snake, I'll bet you didn't realize that snakes have to worry about
that exact same problem from their own jaws! In the wild, king snakes like this one will hunt and eat each other, and occasionally mistake
themselves for food! This kind of confusion is usually down to a temperature issue. If a snake gets too hot,
like the rest of us, they can get pretty disorientated. To their overheated brains, a rapid flick of their own tail can be enough trigger an
instinctual dinner bell, and once it's latched on,
getting free isn't easy! In fact, trying to pry a
biting snake off of itself can do more damage than good. Luckily, the man behind the camera manages to get the snake to let go of itself through
a surprising method. Check it out! - [Man 2] All right, so
today, this king snake successfully swallowed himself. I don't know how long he's been like this. He's still alive, but I'm just going to
use my hand sanitizer and see if this will get him to undo what his done. Yup! - [Narrator] That liquid
he rubs on the snake is actually hand sanitizer! More effective hand sanitizers
contain a high percentage of alcohol to help them kill germs, and it turns out snakes
aren't the biggest fans of the taste. Wow, I've been in some pretty rough states after a night of drinking, but unlike that snake, I can safely say I've
never thrown myself up. As the saying goes: if
a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Well, all I know is, they can
certainly make quite a ruckus on suburban street corners. Check it out. (tree creaks) Whatever ruckus that tree made
when falling in April 2021, the only sound heard in that SUV was undoubtedly the shriek of
someone who's just had a brush with the grim reaper. Almost becoming entangled
in a tree-fic collision in Durham, North Carolina, the driver passed under
the tree a split-second before it crashed to the ground, bringing down traffic lights and electrical lines in its wake. With lady luck clearly
taking the side of the SUV and its owner, I sure hope they stopped
off to buy themselves a lottery ticket after this! They say a picture is
worth a thousand words, but this amazing over-the-shoulder artwork might just leave you speechless. (mellow music) The talent behind this reflective
work is Isaac MacDonald, an artist from Ottawa who mainly
specialises in oil painting and being a complete boss when
it comes to art in general. Painting his own portrait using a mirror, this kind of picture doesn't
just require artistic talent, it's an exercise in precise
hand-eye-coordination. And to think, I can barely wave
to someone over my shoulder without falling over. Moving onto the world of fashion now, coordinating the colors in
your outfits can be a chore, but what if I told you
there was a shirt out there that could change color? Over the course of a few seconds, the shirt goes from blue
to green to red to purple, but what's responsible for
this colorful conundrum? Well, visible light is made
up of different wavelengths, which provide the array of colors we see, ranging from red to violet. The colors we see in the object we look at are a direct result of which wavelengths are reflected back into our eyes, or back at the camera lens, in the case of a picture or video clip. So, as the flashing lights change color in the club where this
shirt video takes place, it prevents certain
colors from being visible at certain times, as only the colors of similar
wavelengths in the shirt are reflected back, creating
a sort of evolving filter. Even so, this Joseph in his
technicolored dream shirt seems to be none the wiser that his shirt is taking the cameraman on a psychedelic journey, leaving the one question
we're all wondering, "What actual color is the shirt?" Well, judging by this frame, where we can see both red and blue, the colors which cancel each other out through the rest of the clip, I'm going with red and blue plaid. But let me know what you
think in the comments! Staying on the theme
of mind-boggling color, manipulating the spectrum of
light doesn't get much trippier than the abilities of one deep
sea creature in particular. (mellow music) Many octopi, and members
of the cephalopod class more generally, are capable
of changing color and texture like this, and it's truly
astounding to watch. This chameleon-like
ability is made possible thanks to special substances
under the octopus' skin. Among these substances are
cells called Chromatophores, which contain tiny sacs
filled with pigment, including black, brown,
orange, red, and yellow, and muscles that contract
and expand the pigment sacs. When the sacs of pigment are stretched, the color inside becomes more visible. And with millions of chromatophores
working collectively, this can form all manner
of patterns and colorations on the octo's skin. This couples with projections
on their skin called papillae, which can change shape to create textures ranging from small bumps to tall spikes. But how do octopi know how
to mimic their environment? Well, bizarrely, octopi are
believed to be color-blind, and though there's no
universally-accepted theory, some researchers have argued
that the mimicry process is semi-automatic; carried out almost like a reflex by other specialized cell receptors that detect the brightness, polarization, and color of reflected light
that surrounds the octopus. This information is then fed
back into the pigment cells, which adapt to reflect the surroundings, or flash in intimidating colors, or even to create a vibrant
hue to attract a mate. Much like wearing that
color-changing shirt we saw earlier. I wonder if that guy
attracted a mate, too? The ocean is a weird and mystical place, and while a lot of mysteries
still lurk beneath its depths, turns out you don't even
have to go knee-deep to see something otherworldly. (mellow music) Please do not adjust your devices, I assure you, this dazzling
clip is totally authentic! This neon blue glow in the ocean is caused by millions of single-celled, bioluminescent algae called
Noctiluca scintillans, more commonly known as sea sparkle. When disturbed by waves,
currents, or indeed a human foot, these tiny life-forms emit a flash, illuminating the water around them as a defense mechanism against predators. While it might seem like an
impossibly rare phenomenon, you can actually witness
this bioluminescence all over the world, including Halong Bay in Vietnam, Springbrook Park in Australia and around the San Juan
Islands in Washington, USA. Summer and Autumn are usually
the best times of year to catch these aquatic light shows as Noctiluca scintillans
tend to be more active in the warmer months. But whenever you go, be sure to send me a video
at stories@beamazed.com! From one dramatic water
show to another now. In September 2021, tourists at a marina on Hilton
Head Island, South Carolina were lucky enough to spot a lone alligator catching some rays in the water. But little did they know that there was something
even bigger on its way to say hello. - [Woman 2] Oh, yeah! (laughs) That's hilarious. - [Man 3] Ooh! - [Narrator] Capturing an encounter between unlikely adversaries, with the shark attempting to nibble into the alligator's leg, it just goes to show that
even the scariest of predators can occasionally be eyed
up for dinner themselves! Based on the shark's size and coloration, it appears to be a deadly tiger shark, so while things didn't escalate into an aquatic battle royale this time, I can't help wondering who would've won if things had turned ugly. Cast your votes and place your
bets in the comments below! While that last face-off ended amicably, one scuffle captured between
a wasp and a cockroach wasn't so friendly, and wrapped up with one of
the greatest twist endings you'll ever see. Check it out. (mellow music) I guess we should feel thankful that we weren't there to
put a bet on the outcome of this clash of critters! While, at first, it looks
like old waspy's got this one in the bag, our concealed scaley spectator decided that was enough and
delivered the finishing blow. Talk about dinner and a show! From one lethal lizard to another now, take a mental note never to
mess with this little fellow. (laughs) (indistinct chatter) - [Narrator] No, that
wasn't a deleted scene from Jurassic Park, that's a wildlife photographer being mercilessly hunted down
by a frilled-neck lizard. While exploring the Kimberly
region of Western Australia, Ricky Mackenzie stumbled
across this frilled dragon in the middle of a dirt road. After trying to help the
little guy out of harm's way, the 18-year-old got quite the shock when his new friend gave
thanks for the rescue by turning on him! All that's missing here is a
reflection in a wing mirror... and Jeff Goldblum. While real dinos are very much extinct, there is one magnificent mammal out there that makes us feel like we are
really walking with giants. And best of all, they're adorably curious. - [Man 4] Oh, I know, don't take up on. - [Narrator] These happy
campers got quite the surprise when an unexpected visitor stuck its neck into their outdoor adventure. This is Gambit the giraffe, and he's made quite the name for himself around the Mansfield Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape
Bushveld of South Africa. Frequently greeting visitors in person, this giraffe is one gentle giant. While Gambit might be friendly at heart, these campers are still
careful to keep their distance. Giraffe's kicks are so powerful, that they've been reported
to have decapitated lions in the past. So, if you do invite one over
for ghost stories and smores, don't get on its bad side, your head might end up on an
express flight to the heavens. A lot of little kids dream
of being able to fly, but how many of them do
you know whose parents actually made that dream a reality? (mellow music) At just 5 years old, this little girl joined her
dad for the ride of a lifetime. Her old man, Alexandru Stroia is a highly experienced skydiver, and while taking his little
girl along for the ride may seem kinda crazy, it looks like this dad is raising quite the fearless young lady, given that she barely even seems phased! I'll bet that made for
quite an interesting story for her class when she
went to back to school on Monday morning. While Alexandru made sure
his daughter understood the thrill of adventure from a young age, this next thrill-seeker proves that it's really never too late! Most people celebrate
their birthday with cake, but one amazing 90-year-old decided she wanted a heaping slice of life to mark her special day. (mellow music) Meet Margaret Wesson who
celebrated her 90th birthday by jumping out of an airplane! This gutsy grandma of Woodville, Wisconsin waited especially for the occasion to do something she'd always dreamed of but never got around to, and honestly, I have nothing but respect. Margaret touched down
on the ground overjoyed, safe and well after her
skydiving experience and lived happily to the age of 95, when she passed away in January 2020. While Margaret waited for
her 90th trip around the sun to make a jump a headfirst out of a plane, every day can feel like your birthday if you like this video and
subscribe to Be Amazed, what with all the epic content and all. So, go ahead, grab life
by the short and curlies before it's too late, and hit those buttons
if you haven't already! Now, while Margaret was most
definitely young at heart, it looks like there's someone out there who's discovered a magic
potion for real eternal youth. (mellow music) The ingenious barber behind
this enchanting transformation turned one man from a senior into a stud with a drastic hair overhaul. Aside from the impressive dye job, the barber uses a powerful
skin-safe adhesive to attach new hair to the client's scalp, bringing that hairline back
from the brink of extinction. De-aging from 77 to 27, it seems pretty obvious that age really is just a number. At least, it is when
your barber's this good. Which of these amazing sights
impressed you the most? Oh, and do you have an
amazing original clip you'd like to share with me? If so, send it in to stories@beamazed.com and you could be featured
in an upcoming episode! And as always, thanks for watching! (upbeat music)
