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What is an Optical Illusion? An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes see.

An optical illusion is a puzzle in which the image in front of you possesses a different perception. These illusions are given in different forms, like puzzles, crossing numbers, hidden items, jumbled ...

Optical illusions have a magical way of playing tricks on our eyes—and our brains. What appears simple at first glance often hides a deeper, more perplexing mystery waiting to be solved. These visual ...