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Squirrel Stereogram

Stereograms

Prehistoric ambiguous illusion

The history of optical illusions in art

Forced perspective image Pisa tower

Forced Perspective

Magnus the Impaled

The shadow in this optical illusion make it look like the javelin thrower impaled himself.

Source/credit: oldlilpeep

In this optical illusion it really looks like Estonian javelin thrower Magnus Kirt is impaling himself. Take a closer look and see that the shadow of the javelin is perfectly lined up across his face. 

 

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Misbehaving Shadow
One armed cat
Best for Stairs
Flying Cargo Ship
Tetanus Rainbow
The Pensive Olive Tree
Toy Cars
Grate View of Central Park
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