40 Optical Illusions That’ll Make Your Brain Hurt For A Second Before It Catches Up With Your Eyes

Seeing an optical illusion out in the world can be a mind-bending experience, and often quite funny.

One time, I saw a guy who I initially thought had four legs, but it turned out he was simply standing at the perfect spot in front of a bus advertisement. The rollercoaster of emotions I went through, from fear and confusion to relief and then laughter, was an experience I will remember for a lifetime.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.