I thought I saw a peculiar bit go fungi. But on further investigation, I saw that it was a fine mist of tadpoles.

I thought you offered orange juice. but on further inspection, it could have been my brother.

I thought I saw oysters on a mass exodus from the sea. But on further investigation, it lapsed into a sullen silence.

I thought I saw a vibrating car tire on moreland avenue. But on closer inspection it was a bulb of fennel.