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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.

#1

All Dogs Go To Heaven

All Dogs Go To Heaven

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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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    #3

    A Shark Hanging Upside Down Looks Like Someone Laughing Maniacally

    A Shark Hanging Upside Down Looks Like Someone Laughing Maniacally

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    #4

    Throwing Shade And Disapproval

    Throwing Shade And Disapproval

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    #5

    Bad Omen?

    Bad Omen?

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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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    #7

    He Fried For Our Sins

    He Fried For Our Sins

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    #8

    Cat Or Dog Jumping Over A House? Which One Do You See?

    Cat Or Dog Jumping Over A House? Which One Do You See?

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    #10

    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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    Dave van Es
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I guess the cat is (out of) the bag

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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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    #13

    This Odd Bonsai

    This Odd Bonsai

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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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    Aaron Kara
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't say 'Human,' Swamp thing maybe

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    #15

    My God

    My God

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    #16

    Hello, Little Sundog

    Hello, Little Sundog

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have a rest there and it would sit on your lap!

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    #17

    Treacherous Bedroom Lamp Shadow

    Treacherous Bedroom Lamp Shadow

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    #18

    Lady In White Waterfall

    Lady In White Waterfall

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    #19

    Was Cooking Pasta When Suddenly Cookie Monster

    Was Cooking Pasta When Suddenly Cookie Monster

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    #20

    When You Just Can’t Bear It Anymore

    When You Just Can’t Bear It Anymore

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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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    Stefano Aprea
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smiling at 1st pic Not sleeping tonight at 2nd pic....

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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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    #23

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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 Didn’t Want To Get Up This Morning

    Even My Coffee Cup Didn’t Want To Get Up This Morning

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    #25

    The Underside Of A Sawfish Better Known As “I’d Like To Speak To Your Manager”

    The Underside Of A Sawfish Better Known As “I’d Like To Speak To Your Manager”

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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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    6 years ago Created 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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    David Viesta
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Husky's expression: "Yep, reincarnation is a b***h."

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    #28

    Honestly, I Feel Threatened Right Now

    Honestly, I Feel Threatened Right Now

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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    #29

    This Rock Resembles A Dog

    This Rock Resembles A Dog

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    #30

    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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    Stella Rose
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could run, but not fast enough to escape his inner demons...

    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He never got over losing his gum drop buttons:(

    WaffleFryLife
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol the shrek reference made me so happy but also i'm sad now because poor gingerbread man was freaking tortured in that movie XD

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because gingerbread men don't have thumbs...?

    Lynn Dougherty Quin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gerald had a tendency to get strung out leading up to the holiday season each year. However, this year his particular branch of the Gingerbread clan's annual Christmas Eve party was to be 'Karaoke Karols'. Alas, tone-deaf Gerald couldn't sing, not even a lick of icing. He worked himself into a state of no return over allowing himself to be roped into taking part in this waking nightmare before Christmas. After a few shots of spiked eggnog, he began to ascend the Christmas tree. He reached the top, snipped off a length of shiny garland to fashion a make-shift noose, and broke off a hand in the process, which landed on Cousin Giselle's head. Looking up, she shrieked and swooned to the floor. I can't say the words but the photograph tells the tale. Poor Gisele nearly went to pieces because in fact, she and Gerald had been secret kissing cousins since being thrown together in the mixing bowl. She became stale, often pulling Gerard's hand out of her handbag to scare little gingersnaps.

    Mayi SoĆŻer
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Hang Man!!! đŸ„¶đŸ„¶đŸ„¶

    Ute Kowert
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so sad...the light isnÂŽt shining anymore, it couldnÂŽd stand that....RIP

    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's mister Bill ... Ohhhhh Noooooooo

    Migue Avendaño
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he was expecting for a movie for itself. But they gave it to Puss on Boots

    Randall Hood
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alternative Shrek ending where Lord Farquaad lynches Gingy for not talking

    Heather Kong
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually this reminds me of some animation I saw as a kid, where there is a gingerbread man being tortured in some way...anyone has any idea what that is?

    Annie Hu
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    * hung himself (not hanged)

    Tara Narayan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, the correct word when referring to someone hanging themselves is 'hanged', not 'hung'...

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    Magik cofee
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    6 years ago

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    ITS HUNG NOT HANGED RAAAAAAHHHHH

    Lena Hudson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No dear, objects are hung, people are hanged. Common misconception.

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