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Facts, science and history of optical illusions.
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Superior mirages

Inferior and Superior Mirages, and Fata Morgana

Expanding Black Hole Illusion

Mind-blowing facts about optical illusions

Parallax effect

Parallax Effect

Assorted Dried Beans

Shades of sheep in pens look like dried beans in this drone photo.

Source/credit: James Sexton

These assorted dried beans are actually just different colored sheep in pens at the Jamestown livestock markets. This drone photo is taken from so high that you easily recognize the sheep. And without surrounding context it is a classic case of Forced Perspective.

More optical illusions:

Toe socks?
Sand Bear
Floor Color Creates Extra Dimension
Bride kissing a fish
Skydiving Corgi
One armed cat
Dogs sharing a mouth
Raw Chicken
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