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You won't believe your eyes

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Every optical illusion you've ever seen is a hint that what you see and what you perceive are two different things. That’s why SmarterEveryDay investigates cases where you actually can't believe your eyes.

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We may use our eyes to make sense of the world around us, but remember even your eyes can be fooled.
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