Sometimes, reality plays tricks on us — and what seems obvious at first glance turns out to be something completely different. From perfectly timed photos to clever illusions created by pure ...

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While new optical illusions go viral all the time, here are some of the most famous illusions that have kept us scratching our heads for years.

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Everyone loves an optical illusion — even if they leave us completely stumped — and they're all around us in the natural world. From an underwater waterfall in the Indian Ocean to a surrealist scene ...

"At first glance I could have sworn Joe was sitting on the table with his legs over the back of this chair. I need more coffee," one user tweeted.