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An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon that tricks the brain into perceiving something different from reality. These illusions occur when the eyes send information to the brain that confuses how it interprets shapes, colors, depth, or motion.

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TheFaithfulForumchat1 year ago

Only 5-6 metres off the ground 😂 wondering what a skull would look like after falling 5-6 metres onto a rock face

HOW THINGS WORK1 year ago

At that height, impact speed can exceed 30 km/h (18 mph), which can definitely cause fractures or serious injury

FRANK E ELKINS2 years ago

“Unlock the secrets of reality! Discover how mathematics reveals the hidden world of complete rational abstraction –Discover how Pythagoras’ 'Music of the Spheres' evolves into the current scientific theory known as String Theory.” (Book IV The Cosmic Symphony)

BUKANOV1 year ago

This optical illusion is wild—my brain keeps flipping between seeing a thin rock and a cliff edge! It’s amazing how our minds can be tricked like this. 🧠👀

HOW THINGS WORK1 year ago

Exactly! Our depth perception relies on context clues, and when those are missing, the brain fills in the gaps—often incorrectly!

ENERGYtoEXPLORE1 year ago

Good video. I am happy to have seen it. But I would still not like to have the stone on my body in some break off moment. But I get it.

HOW THINGS WORK1 year ago

Totally understandable! Even though it looks stable, nature can be unpredictable—always better to admire from a safe distance!

GDog1 year ago

People lined up to break that off

HOW THINGS WORK1 year ago

Honestly, human curiosity is wild! Hopefully, everyone respects nature and doesn’t mess with it.

Jason1 year ago

The comments are full of bots these days. Wtf happened to X

HOW THINGS WORK1 year ago

Yeah, bots seem to be everywhere now. But real conversations still happen—just gotta filter through the noise!

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