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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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    #2

    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?

    9999monkeys , EHDAwesomeness Report

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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
    Community Member
    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
    Community Member
    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

    RonnynnoR Report

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

    I don't think i'd ever go to sleep with that there!

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

    this is why kids are scared of the dark man

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

    But Mommy, there really is a monster in my room.

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

    To be fair, I do think the object is already scary even without it's shadow.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Good night, Billy! See you in the morning!"

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

    The Evil Spirit in the ceiling .

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

    Creepy - disappears in the dark, only seen in the light.

    Debi Rus
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    photoshopped - the tell tale sign of trademarked stock art image on the red shade

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

    it looks like the silhouette of a pokemon haha cx

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

    "I'm Mister Oogie Boogie and you ain't goin' nowhere!"

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

    Poor kid. I bet he has nightmares from this.

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

    nope, nope not gonna work out in my bedroom!

    Norman van Druten
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he's plotting something.

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

    No way am I sleeping in that bedroom!

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine waking up and seeing that.

    ptm45
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would take that thing down pronto

    Just another user...
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh. Oh, wow.. please don’t hang it in the bedroom.

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

    Looks like something from a Miyazaki film

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

    this gives off knockoff pokemon vibes to me lol

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

    That would have to go. But you could make a very creative ebay ad to get rid of it.

    Alia G.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thinking "Mr. Smiley" from Haunting of Hill House

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

    Is it just me or does that look like Gengar 😃

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

    Burn it. Burn it with fire.

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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

    Moby-Dickens Report

    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
    Community Member
    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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