Look at These 10 GIFs and You Might Actually Learn Something

GIFs are more than just entertaining animated loops; they can actually teach us tons of quick and interesting facts.

Think about the old textbooks most of us grew up with in the classroom. Each chapter's stock photos helped a little, but visual learners would benefit even more from quick animations. In other words, GIFs could be especially useful in scientific and medical fields.

Instead of exclusively bookmarking amusing GIFs, take a look at these loops and learn something new. Or if you're a know-it-all, brush up on your knowledge.

1. How a Light Bulb Burns Out

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

2. Scale of the Universe

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

3. History of the Alphabet

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

4. Formation of a Human Face

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

5. U.S. History

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

6. Light Refraction

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

7. MRI Scan of Broccoli

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GIF courtesy of Inside Insides

8. Bullet in Slow Motion

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

9. Heart Murmur

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

10. Manual Transmission Mechanics

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GIF courtesy of Reddit

11. How a Key Works

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GIF courtesy of Soup von DeLima

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