20 Real-Life Optical Illusions That Pull A Fast One On Your Eyeballs

What is going on!?

I could stare at optical illusions for hours.

These optical illusions spotted in the real world pull a fast one on our eyes, whether they intend to or not. From accidental camouflage to mind-warping perspectives to still patterns that appear to move, these brain-teasing photos will leave you puzzled — even if it’s just for a moment.

Scroll through for some primo eye pranks sure to make you look twice.

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7. “This is the only ‘in-person’ illusion I’ve seen. For whatever reason, the grating’s shadow doesn’t match the grating.”

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9. “This is a mirror not a canvas.”

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11. “Giraffe body paint!”

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13. [Former] UK Prime Minister David Cameron hovering.

14. “Transparent cat leg”

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16. “It’s the same photo on the left and on the right. It’s just been rotated 180 [degrees]”

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20. “Someone selling a roll of timing belt on FB Marketplace.”

21. “Is there an easy way to cover this hole in a mirror wall?”

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Alex Buscemi

Freelancer Writer. Billionaire. Astronaut. Social Media Startegiest. Compulsive liar. (About some of those things)