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January 15, 2019

You Need to Shake Your Head to See the Hidden Animal in This Optical Illusion

While many optical illusions will blow your mind, this one will have you shaking your head in disbelief—literally. At first glance it just looks like a row of black and white lines; however, if you stare at the image while shaking your head from left to right, an unexpected image of will slowly emerge… Can you see it?

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January 11, 2019

This Canary Island Beach Has Sand That Looks Exactly Like Popcorn

From the black sands of Iceland to the bioluminescent coastlines of the Maldives, we’ve seen many unusual beaches around the...

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October 22, 2018

Artist Conjures Real Life Magic Book Featuring Pages That Glow

Fantasy fans will know that an enchanted spell book is a powerful tool that can hold the arcane secrets of...

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October 1, 2018

Mind-Bending Illusion Tattoos Reveal Entire Worlds Hiding Beneath the Skin

Tattoo artist Jesse Rix creates visual magic on the body. With an expert understanding of optical illusion tattoo designs, his trompe-l’œil body art reveals otherworldly scenes hiding just beneath the skin. The crisp lines, master use of perspective, and bold colors create an incredible sense of depth that will make you momentarily think you’re gazing into another universe.

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September 26, 2018

Immersive 3D Installation Invites Viewers to Step Inside a Giant Photograph

Photographer Chris Engman invites you to enter a world within a world.

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September 18, 2018

Ingeniously Articulated Tattoos Require Bending to See the Full Image

Artist Vek Van Hillik has created an ingenious way to integrate two stunning designs into one awe-inspiring tattoo.

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September 13, 2018

People Can’t Figure Out If This Optical Illusion Is a Beach or a Door

From a perplexing blue/gold dress to dots that disappear with the blink of an eye, there’s been plenty of strange optical illusions that have stumped Internet users and sparked heated debates. The latest puzzle to have gone viral is a photo posted by Twitter user Rebecca Reilly (@rebeccareilly__) which shows an abstract wash of blue and beige hues.

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September 6, 2018

Clever Guy Uses Forced Perspective to Create Funny Interactions With Tiny Superhero Toys

Anything is possible through photography.

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August 28, 2018

Library Workers Recommend Books By Merging Themselves With Novels Every Week

Over the past couple of years, the cover of books has given way for a charming creative challenge.

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August 21, 2018

Optical Illusion Goes Viral Because People Can’t Believe What They’re Looking At

Take a look at the video above and you'll probably see a square traveling left to right on the gradient, changing color as it goes. But what if you discovered the moving square actually stays the same color the whole time? That's right, once again our eyes are deceiving us with another optical illusion.

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