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<\/p>\nOur mind is smart enough to play tricks on us. Thanks to optical illusions, we think we see something that in reality isn\u2019t really there. It can be really mind-bending when you experience this. Here are some crazy optical illusions that will make you question everything.<\/p>\n
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These circles look like they are slowly spinning, right? It\u2019s actually just the pattern and colors playing a trick on you.<\/p>\n
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These monsters look like they are two different sizes. In reality, they are actually the same size.<\/p>\n
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It looks like these dots are flashing at you. Even stranger, when you look at the center you can see a green dot form, but then disappear.<\/p>\n
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Are the X\u2019s black or white? They\u2019re both! It just depends on how you look at it.<\/p>\n
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At first you see a man\u2019s profile. A few more seconds of staring at the picture, you notice that the man is actually facing you. Trippy, right?<\/p>\n
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If you stare hard enough, this Ferris wheel looks like it is moving very slowly. In fact, it isn\u2019t moving at all! It\u2019s just a picture that tricks your brain into thinking it\u2019s moving.<\/p>\n
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How many different faces can you see in this picture? Make sure to look at the rocks, the water, and trees. You\u2019ll be surprised at the outcome.<\/p>\n
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At first you\u2019ll think you only see four colors. In fact, there are only three colors. With the orange and purple on the blue background, your mind makes them look like different colors.<\/p>\n
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To prove the last picture was an illusion, here are the three colors without the stripes. Is your mind blown yet?<\/p>\n
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In your peripheral vision, you should see a bunch of gray dots in the corners. They will disappear when you try to look directly at them.<\/p>\n
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Optical illusions can be as simple as a reflection. These boats aren\u2019t actually floating, they are sailing on the water. It\u2019s the rainy and foggy conditions that make them look like they are hovering.<\/p>\n
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At first this looks pretty simple. However, the closer you look at it, the stranger the angles look.<\/p>\n
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At first glass you may see five people\u2019s profiles. Or you may see white objects standing up. It all depends on how you perceive it.<\/p>\n
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These circles probably look a little skewed. In fact, they are perfect circles. It\u2019s simply the colors and the fact that they are outlined by squares that make them look a little bit off.<\/p>\n
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Edward Hering discovered this illusion in 1861. The red lines look like they are curved, when in fact they are straight.<\/p>\n
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All of these lines are actually parallel with each other. Don\u2019t believe us? Just take away the little lines and you\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n
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This tabletop probably looks a little slanted, right? It\u2019s actually the lines within the squares that makes it look slanted. They are actually parallel to each other.<\/p>\n
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These tables are two different sizes. False! They are the same size. It\u2019s one of the most famous optical illusions around.<\/p>\n
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This classic illusion looks like the stairs are never ending. First you think you\u2019re going up, then you think you\u2019re going down. We would hate to be stuck on this staircase.<\/p>\n
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Mario Ponzo created this illusion in 1911. You can probably guess what we\u2019re going to say. The yellow lines are the same length. It\u2019s the perspective that makes them look different.<\/p>\n
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At first glance, these lines look like they switch from curved to jagged lines. If you take a closer look, you\u2019ll notice that the jagged lines are actually curved!<\/p>\n
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Which way does the cat spin, clockwise or counterclockwise? It all depends on how you look at it! If you think hard enough, you can see it change direction.<\/p>\n
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Is the bar in the middle of the picture gradient? Nope! It\u2019s all one color.<\/p>\n
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You probably remember the dress controversy. Was it gold and white or black and purple? It\u2019s all about the way the light hit it and how you perceived it. The actual color is black and purple.<\/p>\n
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Are these lines all parallel? Of course they are! It\u2019s an optical illusion that makes you think they aren\u2019t parallel.<\/p>\n
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When you look at this picture, does it look like it\u2019s moving at all? It\u2019s because of the colors and pattern that make it look like the picture is moving.<\/p>\n
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This photo is not actually moving. However, the shapes and colors make it look like it is.<\/p>\n
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The same goes for this picture. It is no GIF, we promise. It\u2019s just the work of optical illusion.<\/p>\n
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You may get a little seasick from looking at this illusion for too long. These purple dots look like they are flowing in soft waves, don\u2019t they?<\/p>\n
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When you focus on a single dot, the other dots will disappear. However, when you look directly in the center it looks like the dots flicker. Confusing and beautiful, this is one optical illusion that will make you question reality.<\/p>\n
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