While we may think we know what everyday items like pens, record players, and knives look like — long and pointy, circular and spinny, and sharp with a handle — the truth behind these common objects is a lot more complicated. Just take a look at these strange, jagged, and — literally — groovy close-ups. 

From a staple puncturing a piece of paper to the densely packed fibers of a marker, here are 22 insane close-ups of everyday objects.