Have you ever looked at a tree, a cloud, or even a burnt piece of toast and thought you saw a human face smiling back at you? If so, you’re not alone. That strange and wonderful moment when your mind turns random shapes into something recognizable has a name — pareidolia. It’s a quirk of … Read more
Have you ever looked at a tree, a cloud, or even a burnt piece of toast and thought you saw a human face smiling back at you? If so, you’re not alone. That strange and wonderful moment when your mind turns random shapes into something recognizable has a name — pareidolia. It’s a quirk of … Read more
Optical illusion: how many faces can you find in this image? What is behind the phenomenon of optical illusion? Even when we think our eyes are focusing on a certain point, they move quickly and imperceptibly from one side to the other. They “capture” separate elements, which the brain then interprets as an image that … Read more