OPTICAL ILLUSION

An optical illusion is an illusion caused by the visual system and characterized by a visual percept that arguably appears to differ from reality. That's what our dictionary tells us.

But if you open your eyes and choose to look beyond words, optical illusions can unlock a world of possibilities in your head

Illusions come in a wide variety, their categorisation is difficult because the underlying cause is often not clear.

Nevertheless, a good optical illusion is like a visual mystery that can make you rub your eyes, scratch your head, and leave you bemused for hours.

In other words, it is a departure from the norm and almost magical because it can make you question reality.

Illusions can easily be created these days with the help of some basic editing tools. However, there are some visual representations that stand out from the rest. They are not only hard to decipher but also impossible to forget.

While some may eventually become easy to decipher, there are many illusions out there that are impossible to understand or forget. All that you can do is just stare and admire.

We bring to you some of the most fascinating and thought-provoking optical illusions that have been studied and analysed for years.

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