Cool Things That Were Hidden In Plain Sight All Along

James Loftus - October 13, 2022

The world is full of numerous hidden clues and open secrets, from a brush that can also serve as a bottle, to ingenious tricks like a hidden door leading to a secret room. The feeling that arises upon uncovering these overt hints and concealed mysteries ranges from astonishment to disbelief. We have assembled a roster of these items for your review, and you will certainly be astonished.

The Logo of the Famous Tour De France

Undoubtedly, the most significant occasion in cycling, the Tour de France emblem pays homage to the sport. At first glance, it appears to be simply letters in unorthodox fonts forming a familiar phrase, but the secret message lies in honing in on the word “tour.”

This iconic logo was introduced in 2003 to commemorate 100 years, the “O” in tour stands for the back wheel of the bicycle, while the yellow circle represents the front wheel and yellow jerseys worn by winners of each stage of the race. The letter “R” is transformed to resemble a cyclist.

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The Baskin Robbins Logo

The Baskin Robbins logo is a delightful sight, captivating in its appearance with hues and typography that give the impression of a child’s artistic assignment; you will be surprised to discover there is more to it than all that. If you look closely, you will discover something – the pink isn’t just there to add more color to the logo, it emphasizes the figure 31.

The number ’31’ symbolizes the initial count of flavors that the ice cream corporation commenced with in 1948, and also the first to offer tastings prior to purchase. To this day, Baskin Robbins still pays homage to the original 31.

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Toyota Logo

Like other automaker logos, the logo of Toyota reveals that car logos also have hidden meanings of their own. According to official sources, the three ellipses on the logo represent “the unification of the heart of our customers and the heart of Toyota products” while the white space in the background symbolizes “Toyota’s technological advancement and boundless opportunities ahead.”

There are alternative interpretations for the logo besides the aforementioned one. According to some individuals, the logo resembles a thread being threaded through the eye of a needle, which represents Toyota’s origins in the textile sector. Find a more symbolic message in the next post.

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Amazon Logo

Amazon prides itself on being a one-stop-shop for all your needs, as evidenced by their logo. The logo is simple yet effective, with an arrow starting from the letter “A” and ending at “Z”, indicating that you can find everything from A to Z on their platform. This is no coincidence.

The Amazon logo wasn’t always like this, the first logo that was used when Jeff Bezos started in 1994 was nothing compared to this in terms of creativity, as the company expanded their products and began offering other things apart from books, the logo was modified. It wasn’t until 2000 that they began utilizing this particular one.

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FedEx Loves to Deliver

The FedEx logo exemplifies simplicity and ingenuity by capitalizing on the negative space between the letters “E” and “x” to form an arrow that points to the right or forwards. The courier service company is a household name everywhere.

The arrow is believed to convey a message of speed and precision, a concept that any courier service would want to communicate to its clients. Although the company was founded in 1971, it wasn’t until 1996 that this symbolic logo was created.

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Pittsburgh Zoo Logo

The Pittsburgh Zoo logo is a stunning masterpiece. Despite its simplistic white and black color scheme, it conceals more than one hidden secret within its design. At first glance, it’s just another tree with birds flying at the top. But look closer.

Have you seen the lion and gorilla staring into each other’s faces in the negative space around the tree? Did you happen to notice the fish leaping out of what appears to be a stream at the base of the tree in the logo? One cannot help but admire the creator’s artistry.

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Hershey’s Kisses Logo

If you are looking for a hidden message in any logo, your best bet is to look into the negative space. While savoring the chocolates, you might overlook the fact that the Hershey’s Kisses logo emphasizes it.

The logo of their Hershey’s Kisses cookies is such that the “K” and the “I” meet to form the shape of one of their chocolate kisses with the negative space in between them. Although this logo is a recent addition, it perfectly aligns with the shape of a Hershey’s Kiss, which has remained unchanged since 1907.

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BMW Logo

There are two varying opinions on what the blue and white on the logo of BMW truly represents. The long-standing notion is that it signifies a propeller, owing to the company’s roots as an airplane engine manufacturer following World War I.

Not everyone agrees with this, there is another opinion that the blue and white represents a tribute to the flag of Bavaria where the company started. Either way, both theories seem to hold some degree of credibility and undoubtedly provide the customer with something to ponder over.

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LG, Life’s Good

At first glance, the LG Electronics logo resembles a winking emoji face. On a closer look, you will discover that G is the outline of the face while L represents the nose.

Some enthusiasts believe that LG’s logo resembles a modified version of Pac-Man.

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A View from Atop the Statue of Liberty

Imagine standing in the balcony holding a torch of the statue of liberty. The feeling of awe and wonder that arises from seeing at the vast expanse of space around you is truly glorious.

Many people have had this chance in the past when there was a staircase leading to the place. Nevertheless, it was heavily damaged by an explosion in 1916, only to be subsequently restored in 1986.

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Delta Airlines Logo

The ingenuity in Delta airlines logo is in the shape of the logo which forms the symbol of the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet – Delta. Symbolically representing Delta’s first jet aircraft, the DC-8, the white lines incorporated within the logo also depict the airplane’s wings.

The Delta symbol is also a reference to the roots of the airline in the Mississippi Delta region.

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Pay For One, Get One Free

Next time you buy a charger with USB port, try and check to confirm if it is what it says it is. Despite the general perception of the double USB port as an advantage, this manufacturer holds a different perspective.

Here they are, hiding the second port and making us wonder whether it is cheaper to make two and hide one instead of making just one.

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A Bird’s Eye View of Mickey Mouse

Ascending to a higher altitude can offer a better perspective of the world, as demonstrated by this aerial photograph of a Mickey Mouse-shaped grassy area taken from an airplane.

From up there, it looks like a dirty patch on a tile floor. Whereas, it has a painstakingly groomed field of grass.

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Happy Bear In The Mountain

The next time you are enjoying a bite of Toblerone chocolate, take a look at the logo.

Imagine the surprise you’d feel upon discovering a bear hidden within the mountain image on your beloved chocolate – certainly unexpected!

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Camera-Flage

Looking to conceal a surveillance camera in plain view? This company has recently achieved a breakthrough in doing just that.

Disguising the security camera as a brick is a definite way to prevent thieves and burglars from noticing they are being watched. This could teach the police a thing or two.

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Goodwill Logo

While the half-smiling face featured on the Goodwill logo is recognizable to those who have donated or purchased second-hand items, not everyone is able to discern its underlying symbolism.

The fact that the ‘G’ in Goodwill is the same smiling half-face on the logo, but with a different color background. Concealing the logo within the text is an clever approach to demonstrate that the message need not always be conveyed through imagery.

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The Tobacco Mega Giant, Phillip Morris

Phillip Morris cigarettes aim for recognition, even in the form of a stub or a discarded butt. The cigarette packet features an image of a man with his dog, positioned in a way that allows it to be visible on the butt end as well.

The only thing is you have to pay close attention in order to notice it.

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No Pets Allowed

When the school implemented a no-pet policy in the classroom, it’s safe to say that a lamb was not what they had in mind. They were probably thinking of cats, dogs or a sassy parrot. An individual here has chosen to raise the stakes, and they may encounter significant trouble if caught.

So far, the lamb is being a lamb, but who knows what will happen before school closes, someone might end up in detention.

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Find The Phone

How long did you stare at this picture before you finally spotted the elusive phone? Maybe you’re still looking. We also experienced some difficulty in spotting the phone, particularly due to the similar patterned design shared by the phone and the rug. However, by now, you should have located the phone.

In case you haven’t, it is situated adjacent to the front right leg of the table.

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Coca-Cola’s Secret Door

Everyone likes Exclusivity and this sandwich shop known as The Press in Shanghai, China creates its own exclusive bar in style. Access to the private bar is concealed behind a Coca-Cola vending machine that doubles as a secret door.

Upon opening the machine, a whole new world is revealed, exclusively reserved for the privileged few. It’s safe to assume that this hidden bar is intended for only the most esteemed of patrons.

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Gillette Logo

Think of Gillette razor and its sharpness, the logo embodies this.

It cleverly references the razor in a simple yet effective manner, utilizing the negative space in the letters ‘G’ and ‘I’ to resemble the shape of razors.

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The Paradox of Times Square

Times Square is renowned as one of the world’s busiest locations where the largest companies compete for commuters’ attention with their advertisements.

Despite the hustle and bustle of this place, the classic building in the square known as “One Times Square” is completely empty. In 1992, an advertising agency purchased the building after the previous owner went bankrupt.

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The Transparent Lake

Does it appear as if someone is reclining on Aladdin’s magic carpet? Contrary to appearances, the individual is actually floating on one of the world’s most stunning lakes. This lake in Glacier National Park Montana is so transparent that you may not notice the water.

This location is a truly spectacular spot for relaxation, where one can effortlessly float on the water and experience a weightless sensation free from any worries.

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The Secret Door

Discovering a secret passage is always a delightful surprise, often thought to only exist in movies and used solely for concealing illegal items such as guns and drugs.

But in Admont Abbey Library in Austria, there is a hidden room with a bookshelf as its door. One can only speculate about the contents hidden inside, but given that it is a library, it’s safe to assume that the space is filled with even more books.

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The Scarf of Robots

There are robots hidden on this scarf, and if you look well enough you will find them.

The scarf features a beautiful pattern of robots, making it an ideal gift to keep your loved one warm and cozy during the chilly winter months.

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The Giant Celtic Cross

Liam Emmery erected this impressive 328-foot Celtic cross near the border of the United Kingdom in the Republic of Ireland six years prior to his passing.

One can only imagine the effort and energy that must have gone into this giant cross which can be seen from the skies.

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The Fence that Cries Wolf

Fences with designs are not strange, but one with a wolf as part of its design is not something you see every day. To find a menacing wolf staring right back at you, look to the wooden panels on the right side of the fence.

This is the kind of fence that can scare away intruders.

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Siamese Dice

It seems that not only a cue ball can have its identical twin, but this dice does too. The last thing you expect to find inside a dice is another one but it is definitely a good surprise.

You can always use the other dice to play instead of having to buy a new one or using a broken pair of dice.

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The Door of Possibilities

The undergrowth conceals many things, from animals to lost items, and even a hidden door that leads to a shed. Clearing away the vegetation can reveal what lies within.

Here, it is a door, who knows what else you will find next, maybe a secret passage to Jumanji?

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The Cueball, a Look Inside

When playing a game of billiards, have you ever wondered what could be inside the cue ball? Well, looks like someone found out already. The cracked cue ball has revealed another ball hidden inside it, leaving us to wonder whether this is an isolated occurrence, or if every cue ball has a ball inside.

To confirm, one would have to break open every ball.

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The Safest Parking Lot

If you own an expensive car, it’s appropriate to have a suitable garage for it. It would be difficult for car thieves to steal such a car unless they have a crane to lift it from its parking spot.

This looks like the kind of car Bruce Wayne drives around at night taking down criminals in Gotham. Regardless of whether or not Bruce owns it, you certainly do not want to provoke the owner.

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Tunnels In Vegas

The city of Las Vegas is famous for its vibrant nightlife, luxurious hotels, casinos, and strip clubs. However, in addition to these attractions, it also boasts a fascinating subterranean world hidden beneath its extensive network of tunnels.

These tunnels are home to hundreds of people. Don’t be surprised if you switch on your torch and find an entire community of homeless people staring at you.

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Give The Lilliputian A Ride

A cloaked man on the back of a car is not something you see every day. We can’t tell who he is, whether it is sasquatch or Bigfoot, or even a Lilliputian.

Whoever it was, he hid himself perfectly well enough not to reveal his identity, and it doesn’t look like we will be seeing him again.

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The Empire State Building’s VIP Floor

The Empire State Building has a floor 103 that is not open to everyone, in fact, not known to most people.

Floor 103, unlike its counterpart on the 102nd floor which has a public lookout platform, is exclusively accessible to authorized personnel and high-profile individuals.

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Hall of Records

While Mount Rushmore is renowned for its massive sculpture of the heads of former Presidents, it also has a lesser-known feature that you might not be aware of. Behind the head of Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hills of Keystone lays a hidden room known as the Hall of Records.

Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor, designed this room with the intention of housing America’s most significant historical documents and artifacts.

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Cinderella Castle

It’s not widely known, but Disney World’s Cinderella Castle features hidden rooms that are occasionally offered as a prize for winning a contest or available for a fee to those who can afford it.

Next time you go with your family to Disney World, you can make your daughter feel like a princess while living in Cinderella Castle, it is an experience she will never forget.

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A Secret Bathroom Window

It’s often said that ignorance is bliss, so perhaps we shouldn’t disclose that this is actually a window in the bathroom. Oops, now you know.

At a glance, it looks like a regular medicine cabinet. With just a few screws to attach the hinges onto both the mirror frame and the window casing, you can easily create a way to keep tabs on your room while in the bathroom. Sounds pretty cool.

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The Mannequin Cat

Take a closer look and you’ll spot our adorable imposter hiding in plain sight. If you missed it the first time, go back and search again to find it.

Hiding among the figurines, this cat must think it has fooled everyone, well guess who is wrong.

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Disney Left You a Hidden Clue

Disney has a reputation for incorporating hidden clues in its movies, and it’s no different in this still from Brother Bear.

Upon closer examination, you can spot Nemo from Finding Nemo cleverly hidden within the scene.

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The intriguing story of the MGM lion

There has been much conjecture about the production of MGM studios’ iconic lion’s roar, which has been the studio’s emblem since 1916. Considering that this was long before the advent of CGI, real lions must have been involved in the filming process. The question is, how did the film crew manage to get them to cooperate, and were there any unfortunate incidents that occurred during the production? After all, lions aren’t notorious for their ability to roar on cue.

Rather, they are known to be vicious, wild animals. So how did they do it? In recent years, a particular photograph has been making rounds on the internet, purporting to shed light on this mystery – it depicts the lion being restrained by the film crew and manipulated until the desired roar was captured on camera. However, it turns out that this photo is nothing more than some creative photoshop work – in reality, the MGM lion on the left was filmed the old-fashioned way, and the photo on the right is an edited photo of a lion undergoing a CT scan.

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Sir Dice

It’s not every time you look under a chess piece that you find a dice right there, but if you do. There’s no need to be alarmed, as there is a reasonable explanation for this.

The primary purpose of this is to provide support to the object so that it can stand upright and securely on the board.

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Not a Phone Booth, a Police Station

The Lilliputian Police Station is the smallest police station in Britain. Located in the southeastern corner of Trafalgar Square, it’s easy to overlook as it resembles a neoclassical Tardis rather than a conventional police station.

It can hold two people and a phone line that connects to Scotland Yard. Constructed during the 1920s as a lookout point for Trafalgar Square, it now primarily functions as a storage space for cleaning supplies.

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A Safe Space

One of the ways animals hunt for food and protect themselves from predators is through camouflage, and this owl is a prime example of an expert in this skill. It will take a closer look to discover it is actually an owl and not the bark of the tree.

It provides a foolproof method to indulge in a day nap without any concerns for one’s safety.

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Brush and Drink

Using a brush bottle is an ideal method to smuggle alcohol into any location undetected. However, it’s essential to avoid sipping from the brush in the presence of others, as they may ask unexpected questions that you may not be ready to answer.

To keep your hair combed and your rum safe, this is a perfect product for you.

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Gustave Eiffel’s Luxury Apartment

Are you aware that the Eiffel Tower houses a hidden, exclusive apartment? Gustave Eiffel, the architect behind the iconic tower, designed and built an apartment for his personal use within the structure.

Only he had access to this apartment, which is situated on the tower’s third level. Eiffel even entertained esteemed guests such as Thomas Edison in this private space.

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Quick Drawl

Hidden compartments can be very exciting, especially when a gun is locked within. For firearms enthusiasts, this concealed desk compartment is an enjoyable addition.

Not only is it secure, but it’s also stylish and easily accessible during emergencies.

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The Hidden Hatch

It appears that sculptors, architects, and engineers are unable to resist the temptation of including a concealed compartment or secret passageway in their creations. In Fiumicino-Leonardo da Vinci airport in Rome, a 60-foot statue of Leonardo da Vinci was unveiled in 1960.

In 2006, 46 years after its creation, it was uncovered that this statue had a covert hatch that housed parchments detailing the history of the area and a roster of attendees from the opening ceremony.

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A Floor Safe Offers the Ultimate Security

A secret safe in the floor of your house is definitely the surest way to protect your valuables from burglars.

The likelihood of anyone stumbling upon it is exceedingly low, and even if they become aware of the existence of a concealed safe in the floor, they would need to remove the flooring from the entire house to locate its precise position.

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Be Sure To Pick The Right Hose

In the dark, a hose is not that different from a snake, both are long and smooth and spit something. The next time you intend to water your garden, ensure to inspect the hose before lifting it.

It could be a snake attempting to embark on a new career, similar to the one in the picture. It’s always prudent to prioritize safety over regret.

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Can You Find Him?

You will think its only animals that use camouflage while hunting, it looks like humans do too. To locate the man in his ghillie suit, who is virtually concealed amidst the tall grasses, one must scrutinize the picture intently.

It is possible for an animal to stumble into him before knowing it is trapped.

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Found

For every rule, there is always an exception. Even long-standing tactics like hiding in plain sight may not always be foolproof, as evidenced by the individual who believed that placing something inside a stapler was the best method of concealment.

He definitely didn’t consider that someone might want to staple something.

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The Laundry-Kitchen Combo

While it’s customary for homes to feature both kitchens and laundry rooms, it’s uncommon to come across a house where the two spaces are merged into one. Nonetheless, someone has managed to flawlessly combine the two. This ingenious creation saves a lot of space and gives an aesthetic feel to the design.

The only thing you have to worry about is the noise if you’re cooking and doing the laundry at the same time.

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Keep Your Key Safe

Here is a safer way to keep the key to the house while you’re away. Rather than resorting to common and unsafe methods like concealing it under a doormat or a flower vase, why not consider stashing it inside one of these?

I will bet it’s the last place people will be looking at while searching for someone else house key.

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