Discover a New Dimension 9: Perception and Illusions

Everyday Science

Jan 24, 201400:03:54Science & Medicine

When you see objects next to each other, your brain makes certain assumptions. It's possible to trick your brain into seeing things in different ways! Magicians use some of these tricks which are referred to as "smoke an...

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