12 Times The Eye Deceived Us And We Fell Victim To The Pareidolia Effect.

The phenomenon of pareidolia is a real cognitive deception that starts from our eyes; how many times have we imagined seeing a specific shape only to then find that what we were watching closely was something totally different? We probably rubbed our eyes to see better and to understand if we hadn’t suddenly gone mad, but don’t panic! The phenomenon of pareidolia is much more common than it seems; check out this fun gallery to believe it!

#1. This tangle of clouds looks like a real demonic creature!

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#2. When you go to the dentist and … there’s a buffalo looking at you!

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#3. And who said that sometimes only human beings need a little cigarette?

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#4. These binoculars remind us so much of the character of WALL-E, the little robot from Disney …

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#5. This cardboard box has certainly seen better times …

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#6. This “nut” of hand cream looks like a tiny kitten!

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#7. This potato is absolutely identical to the head and shape of a seal!

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#8. The setting sun takes the form of a smiling … scary pumpkin!

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#9. Do you think I’m crazy?

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#10. This car has some pretty suspicious headlights …

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#11. This tree seems to come alive and want to embrace its fellow man!

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#12. A cloud reminiscent of the perfect shape of a howling wolf …

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Have you ever been a “victim” of the effect of pareidolia, at least once in your life?