These 25 Illusions Might Break Your Sense of Reality

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Think your eyes never lie? Think again! These 25 wild illusions will have your brain doing somersaults and questioning everything. Some are trippy, some are hilarious, and some will straight-up break your sense of reality.  If you love puzzles, optical tricks, or just freaking out your friends, you’re in the right place. Get ready to pause, squint, and say, “Wait… WHAT?!” Dive in and let the illusion madness begin!

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00:00Okay, these are not boring straight lines.

00:04Try shaking your head from side to side.

00:06Faster.

00:07Can you see it now?

00:08There's a hidden man behind those black bars.

00:11Or, if you don't want a headache, just shake your phone or tablet.

00:15It works the same way.

00:17Stare at the red dot and don't blink.

00:19I hope you're not afraid of clouds,

00:21because I'm about to make a creepy one appear in your room in just a few moments.

00:26Keep looking.

00:27Just a little longer.

00:28And when I count to 3, you'll see this bizarre figure right next to you.

00:33Ready?

00:341, 2, 3.

00:36Now, look at your wall.

00:38Ew, that gave me the creeps.

00:40These snakes look like they're moving.

00:42But there's no need to panic.

00:44Just focus on the center of the picture and they'll stop.

00:48This is actually a still image that just looks like it's moving.

00:52Just like this one.

00:54Yep, I swear it's not a jiff.

00:55The wavy movement is all in your head.

00:59To make the effect even stronger, you just have to close your eyes for a second, then

01:03open them again.

01:05Crazy, right?

01:07Think fast.

01:08What was the first thing you saw in this picture?

01:10If it was a tree, it probably means your biggest desire is growth, both in your career and personal

01:16life.

01:16If you noticed a group of birds first, you might be someone who loves taking risks.

01:22But if you saw a woman's face, chances are you're looking for someone special in your

01:27life.

01:28Try to find the curved line in this image.

01:32This optical illusion is both mind-blowing and frustrating because with peripheral vision,

01:38the lines look curved or crooked.

01:40But if you focus on just one line, it magically straightens out.

01:44Take a look at these two upside-down pictures of the Mona Lisa.

01:50They both look okay, right?

01:52Now, flip them right-side up.

01:54Now, one looks normal, but the other one looks completely grotesque.

01:58That's because, in the second image, her eyes and mouth were flipped upside down.

02:03You really don't notice it when the whole image is upside down.

02:06But once it's the right way up, the distortion becomes obvious.

02:11What a stunning painting of a canyon!

02:14Or is it?

02:15Look closely.

02:17There's something else hidden in this picture.

02:19I'll give you a moment to find it.

02:21Ready?

02:22Okay, time's up!

02:24Let's rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise.

02:27And there it is!

02:28A cat!

02:29More specifically, a Maine Coon.

02:33The more you stare at this hole, the bigger it seems to get.

02:37But here's the thing.

02:38It's not moving at all.

02:40This weird illusion of falling into a growing black hole actually has a scientific explanation.

02:46Your eyes have tiny contrast sensors that help you adjust to different lighting.

02:51But sometimes, they get it wrong.

02:53When you look at this illusion, those sensors mistake the dark center for actual depth, making

02:59it feel like it's expanding.

03:01And if we switch to a magenta background, the effect gets even stronger.

03:06Here we have a bunch of star polygons.

03:09But if you look closely, you'll see bright, fleeting rays coming from the center.

03:15They seem to shimmer or flash.

03:17But they're not really there.

03:20Take a good look at this image.

03:22The petals start yellow at the center and fade to black at the edges.

03:26This gradient, combined with its shape, makes the white in the middle look brighter than

03:31it actually is.

03:32Now, try moving your head back and forth.

03:35It's like a glowing light is coming straight from the center of the flower.

03:41I bet you think the top square is gray and the bottom one is white.

03:45But nope!

03:46They're actually the same color!

03:48Don't believe me?

03:49Pause the video, close one eye, and use your finger to cover the middle of the image.

03:54Yep, their tone is exactly the same.

03:57There's no red in this picture.

04:01But when we zoom in, you'll see that this picture is made of blue, black, and white tones.

04:07So, why does it look red?

04:09Because your brain fills it in.

04:11We're so used to seeing the Coca-Cola can in red that our mind tricks us.

04:16And the same thing happens with this photo.

04:18There's no orange at all.

04:20Just blue and gray.

04:21Hey there, doggie-doggie!

04:25But wait, something's off about this picture.

04:28Can you tell me what it is?

04:29Let's zoom in.

04:31Ah, now it's super obvious.

04:33This isn't a regular photo of a dog.

04:36It's actually made out of emojis.

04:39You can probably see just one man here.

04:42A lot of people do.

04:43But guess what?

04:45There are actually two men.

04:47Can you spot the second one?

04:48I'll give you a moment.

04:49Time's up, and there he is.

05:01Did you find him?

05:03Don't look away, and whatever you do, don't blink.

05:06Just keep your eyes on the center of this image.

05:09After the countdown, it'll feel like everything around you is stretching.

05:13If it works, you gotta promise to hit that subscribe button.

05:17Ready?

05:17All right, here we go.

05:203, 2, 1, bam!

05:23Now look away.

05:24Everything's moving, right?

05:27Do you see a bunch of tiny guys climbing stairs and jumping off?

05:31Me too.

05:32But here's the crazy part.

05:34None of them are actually moving.

05:36It just looks that way, because the colors are changing so quickly.

05:40And the same thing happens here.

05:42These lines and circles aren't moving at all.

05:45It's just your brain playing tricks on you.

05:49All right, two red lines.

05:51I think we can all agree they look straight, but watch what happens when we add this weird

05:56background.

05:57Now they look completely different, like they're curved.

06:00How is that even possible?

06:03Pay close attention to those gray and black squares.

06:07And tell me, where do the circles cross?

06:09And the answer is, they don't.

06:11These are actually four separate circles that never touch each other.

06:15It just looks like they do.

06:17Crazy, right?

06:18This image can reveal some interesting things about your personality.

06:23It features a few different elements – trees, roots, and lips.

06:28But what did you see first?

06:31If you spotted trees first, the test says you're probably extroverted and outgoing.

06:37If you noticed the rooted plants, that might mean you're more introverted and reserved.

06:42And if the lips stood out to you right away, you likely go with the flow and prefer to stay out of drama.

06:49Sound accurate?

06:50Tell us in the comments.

06:52This optical illusion is so frustrating.

06:56The shape looks like it's clearly moving.

06:58But if you pause the video at any moment, it suddenly stops.

07:02Don't believe me?

07:03All right, here's a single frame from the video.

07:06See?

07:07There's absolutely nothing there.

07:09Let's shake things up a bit by moving this picture up and down.

07:14Can you see how it looks like rays are glowing out of the center?

07:18Interesting, huh?

07:19But it gets even more fascinating.

07:22Right now, we can't see the woman's face clearly.

07:25But if we shrink it, all those circle lines disappear, and her face becomes super defined.

07:32Hey, this one is absolutely wild.

07:34You're probably seeing lines moving vertically with red and green colors, right?

07:39But if you squint your eyes or look from a distance, the lines turn yellow and start moving horizontally instead.

07:47What?

07:49This isn't just a simple illustration of a man.

07:52Pay close attention, because there's a word hidden here.

07:56Can you figure it out?

07:57Time's up!

08:07If you didn't spot it, try tilting your head to the left.

08:11And there it is!

08:12The hidden word is liar!

08:14To wrap up this video, we're going to test your sharp eyesight.

08:19This image challenges you to spot the hidden number 6 among a bunch of 9s.

08:25Can you find the odd number in just a few seconds?

08:28Are you ready?

08:28Start!

08:39Hey, nice job!

08:41There it is!

08:42Now, share this video with your friends and see if they can pass our ultimate observation test, too!

08:47Now, share this video!

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