Some truly strange stuff can happen with basic elements. Even within our own bodies, chemical reactions occur that seem like magic. Enjoy 20 of the most mesmerizing and fascinating GIFs of the bizarre workings of the chemical world:
Prince Rupert’s Drop suffers a fracture

Source: This Is Colossal
White tin crumbling into grey tin after cooling to less than 13 degrees Celsius

Source: Pikd It
Elephant’s toothpaste

Source: Cheezburger
Chemical Reaction GIFs: Mercury reacting with aluminum

Source: Opposite Lock
Burning ammonium dichromate

Source: College Humor