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Pareidolia is not just a simple mind trick making you see funny faces on things when there actually are none. It's no sign of psychosis coming your way either, but rather a quite complex, pre-historical self-defense mechanism. Yes, it's true, seeing unlikely faces helped our ancestors survive; if you presumed that the rustling bush has a saber-toothed tigers' face hidden behind the leaves, chances are you'd run and save yourself if there actually was a beast lurking in the greenery.

Bored Panda has compiled a series of cool photos in which your mind might perceive a pattern that isn't there. It also turns out that you are more likely to see them if you're a woman, as women are better at reading faces. Pareidolia is also a good sign of a well-developed judgment in dangerous situations and decision making, so if you see all the faces in the funny photos below, you can tap yourself on the shoulder for being a well-adapted human being.

Now, scroll down for our picks of the funniest faces seen on the most boring everyday things or caught by perfect timing in the clouds, and if you feel that these weird photos are not enough for you, we also made a list on Times Everyday Objects Were Actually Pop Culture Icons In Disguise.

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The Water Flying Onto This Elephant Looks Like An Elephant Too

The Water Flying Onto This Elephant Looks Like An Elephant Too

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A Shark Hanging Upside Down Looks Like Someone Laughing Maniacally

A Shark Hanging Upside Down Looks Like Someone Laughing Maniacally

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Martti Laurson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the devil himself. That is a clear omen. The world is coming to an end - in 4 billion years

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Kim Conroy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

remember, remember the 5th of November. looks like V from 'v' for vendetta

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elfin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it is laughing maniacally. Whatever it's moving towards may not be laughing though.

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Noah Shevitz
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So no it doesn't it is photoshopped for the eyes. *turn the image upside-down.

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Cindy Johnston
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think it's Photoshopped, but I'd bet the image is upside down because the water is lighter near the snout. It makes a cooler picture turned upside down, though.

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#6

Get Yourself Someone Who's As Happy To See You Like This Beer Is Happy To See Me

Get Yourself Someone Who's As Happy To See You Like This Beer Is Happy To See Me

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The Makeup Squirt On My Sponge Resembled A Cat This Morning

The Makeup Squirt On My Sponge Resembled A Cat This Morning

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#11

This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat

This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat

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#12

You Get Afraid Thinking These Are Ku Klux Klan Members Until You Realize They Are Only Closed Parasols In The Beach

You Get Afraid Thinking These Are Ku Klux Klan Members Until You Realize They Are Only Closed Parasols In The Beach

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#14

This Plant That Looks Like A Human Face

This Plant That Looks Like A Human Face

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Hello, Little Sundog

Hello, Little Sundog

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Was Cooking Pasta When Suddenly Cookie Monster

Was Cooking Pasta When Suddenly Cookie Monster

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#21

This Incredible Carrot Hand Was Found While Digging Juice Carrots At Our Farm Today

This Incredible Carrot Hand Was Found While Digging Juice Carrots At Our Farm Today

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#22

This Cactus Looks Like It's Giving The Middle Finger

This Cactus Looks Like It's Giving The Middle Finger

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There Was A Sausage From Breakfast In The Fridge That Fell In, Thought Someone Had Lost A Finger

There Was A Sausage From Breakfast In The Fridge That Fell In, Thought Someone Had Lost A Finger

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How sure are we that that isn't a finger? Because I can't unsee that.

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#24

Even My Coffee Cup Didnā€™t Want To Get Up This Morning

Even My Coffee Cup Didnā€™t Want To Get Up This Morning

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The Underside Of A Sawfish Better Known As ā€œIā€™d Like To Speak To Your Managerā€

The Underside Of A Sawfish Better Known As ā€œIā€™d Like To Speak To Your Managerā€

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#26

This Microphone Looks Like He Really Messed Up

This Microphone Looks Like He Really Messed Up

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David Viesta
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he is just surprised that people always talk behind his back (because the microphone is on his... I'm sure you got what I meant)

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#27

My Duckling Has A Husky On Her Beak

My Duckling Has A Husky On Her Beak

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Honestly, I Feel Threatened Right Now

Honestly, I Feel Threatened Right Now

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when you supposed to take your car for a wash, but end up else where. lol

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Shadow Cast By My Light Looks Like The Gingerbread Man Hanged Himself

Shadow Cast By My Light Looks Like The Gingerbread Man Hanged Himself

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