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Don't believe what your eyes tell you. Thank you, Troxler effect. But focus on the central red or yellow dots and the outer ones reverse to show their true direction — counter-clockwise. That'll be the Troxler effect again. Explanation here.

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Optical illusions come in many forms, from horses and tigers to moving shapes and floating ships. They're a fascinating demonstration of how our brain perceives images based on elements like colour, light and surroundings. Optical illusions have been around for centuries and in many different cultures, delighting and confusing people in equal measure, and social media loves them too, with many optical illusions going viral as they baffle millions of people. We've picked out some of our favourite optical illusions of each kind in our round-up of must-see optical illusions below. We've included some classics from the past and some new creations too, all to leave you bewildered and amazed.

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An optical illusion truly offers something for everyone. Whether you want to entertain a child, or wow a cynic, optical illusions can generally do the trick. In a sense, visual illusions are humbling. They are a gentle reminder of how powerful the mind is. They show you that your reality can be altered by a simple image.

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KingKinu Watch. VertigoCrime Watch. Via moillusions. Solution here. That'll be the Troxler effect again. I clicked on this pic and jumped out of my skin! Log In. Thanks, afterimages. Already a deviant? Via neatorama. She'd been bitten and scratched by one of the rats, so some sickness quickly spread through her.

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Tanzani Watch. Image size. And the cubs aren't all that great either. KingKinu Watch. Well Tika was in charge of watching over the cubs but most of them died out pretty quickly. You can't actually make a real Penrose triangle in ordinary space. Explanation here. I don't really have a full story to it, but anyway Tika's pride was taken over by some rogue males and things were bad for a while. She'd been bitten and scratched by one of the rats, so some sickness quickly spread through her. Published: May 7, But maybe don't operate any heavy machinery for a while. Btw, I know I suck at drawing rats. Solution here. Thanks, afterimages. Share This Article Link.