You don't necessarily need to go to a special museum, art gallery or hall of mirrors to experience some mind-bending optical illusions, take a look around you, they happen all the time in everyday life!

Compiled into a list by Bored Panda, what we have here are serendipitous moments of chance, creating weird and wonderful illusions that are sure to make you look twice and think, what the hell?

From people seemingly floating on air to things that appear to be on fire, this list will put your brain's powers of observation and logic to the test. Scroll down below to check it out for yourself, and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

#1

View Of My Parents' Backyard This Morning

View Of My Parents' Backyard This Morning

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#2

This Huge Concert Crowd Is Actually A Cotton Picker At Night

This Huge Concert Crowd Is Actually A Cotton Picker At Night

Scaulbylausis Report

Lucida
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

193/5000 This picture is so weird. When you look at it a second time, it's so obvious that it's big tractors out on a field. It's strange that most people – me included – first see a concert.

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#3

Frost Of The Roof Of My Car This Morning Looks A Bit Like A View Of The Earth From Space

Frost Of The Roof Of My Car This Morning Looks A Bit Like A View Of The Earth From Space

vmos Report

#4

Pic Of Two Plump Pigeons Perched On The Ledge But Ended Up Getting A Picture Of Two Massive Pigeons Looking For Their Car

Pic Of Two Plump Pigeons Perched On The Ledge But Ended Up Getting A Picture Of Two Massive Pigeons Looking For Their Car

TastyTalk Report

stellermatt
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

warning, pigeon thieves are operating in this area.

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#5

My Dogs Appear To Have Merged This Morning

My Dogs Appear To Have Merged This Morning

NegativePitch Report

#6

The Snow Slowly Melting On The Front Porch Looks Like An Ice Tornado

The Snow Slowly Melting On The Front Porch Looks Like An Ice Tornado

-sUBzERoo- Report

#7

Long Dog With A Section Missing

Long Dog With A Section Missing

esquonk Report

#8

These Espresso Martinis Look Like Bar Stools

These Espresso Martinis Look Like Bar Stools

madcaplarks Report

Neeraj Jha
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought "seats on those the bar stools looking like cookies" is an illusion here. Guess I am just hungry. :-/

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#9

When The Sun Is Directly Overhead In Hawaii, It Looks Like A Bad Video Game Render

When The Sun Is Directly Overhead In Hawaii, It Looks Like A Bad Video Game Render

mike_pants Report

Hans
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

40/100 must fix the lighting, textures are fine, though.

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#10

Mirage Of Coffee Shop Window Makes It Look Like This Car Sells Pies Out Of The Boot

Mirage Of Coffee Shop Window Makes It Look Like This Car Sells Pies Out Of The Boot

Flynnbojangels Report

#11

This Photo From Inside A Tent Looks Like Photoshop

This Photo From Inside A Tent Looks Like Photoshop

Ingelo8Jean Report

#12

For The Past 10 Minutes I've Been Trying To Explain To My Sister-In-Law That It Looks Like Her Legs Are Over Her Husbands Shoulders... She Doesn't See It

For The Past 10 Minutes I've Been Trying To Explain To My Sister-In-Law That It Looks Like Her Legs Are Over Her Husbands Shoulders... She Doesn't See It

camhanson Report

Just Amiable
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂Omg I need coffee, not only does it look like her legs are on her shoulders but it also looks like she has a jetpack in her butt 😂😊.. 😅

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#13

This Tree Looks Like Straight Up Broccoli

This Tree Looks Like Straight Up Broccoli

Bdogg242 Report

#14

I Took A Picture Of A Monkey And The Glare Made It Look Like It Was Taking A Wicked Selfie

I Took A Picture Of A Monkey And The Glare Made It Look Like It Was Taking A Wicked Selfie

emily-dawn Report

#15

The Reflection Of The Lamp Gives My Glasses Eyeballs

The Reflection Of The Lamp Gives My Glasses Eyeballs

2mamas Report

#16

The Way The Sunlight Hits These Leaves And Makes Them Look Like They're On Fire

The Way The Sunlight Hits These Leaves And Makes Them Look Like They're On Fire

ImaginingAlchemist Report

birdhouse
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it was a bat on fire. Don't judge me, I need therapy.

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#17

Found This Bike The Other Day And It Confused Me About Our Reality. Is It Broken Or Not Broken?

Found This Bike The Other Day And It Confused Me About Our Reality. Is It Broken Or Not Broken?

remin Report

#18

They Look Like Tiny Men Training In The Pool

They Look Like Tiny Men Training In The Pool

runhaterand Report

#19

Caught The Reflection Of The Light In The Window, Looks Like It's Floating In The Sky!

Caught The Reflection Of The Light In The Window, Looks Like It's Floating In The Sky!

robyncracknell3 Report

#20

Sunset Reflection Looks Like Demonic Uprising

Sunset Reflection Looks Like Demonic Uprising

PeteLX Report

#21

When My Buddy's Dog Leaps Over Grates Her Body And Legs Disappear And It Looks Like A Dog's Head Is Just Floating Down The Street

When My Buddy's Dog Leaps Over Grates Her Body And Legs Disappear And It Looks Like A Dog's Head Is Just Floating Down The Street

infinite_burrito Report

#22

My New Profile Pic, Compliments Of Hurricane Sandy

My New Profile Pic, Compliments Of Hurricane Sandy

Nirnroot Report

#23

This Hurts My Brain...

This Hurts My Brain...

Blood_Reaper Report

#24

Example Of A Mirage Known As Fata Morgana. It's Believed That This Optical Illusion Is What Give Birth To The Myth Of The Flying Dutchman

Example Of A Mirage Known As Fata Morgana. It's Believed That This Optical Illusion Is What Give Birth To The Myth Of The Flying Dutchman

Ayy_2_Brute Report

#25

Can You Imagine Walking Into Your Bedroom Only To Find That A Black Hole Had Appeared In The Middle Of Your Bed

Can You Imagine Walking Into Your Bedroom Only To Find That A Black Hole Had Appeared In The Middle Of Your Bed

woodgie2 Report

#26

My Sister Looks Like A Female Centaur

My Sister Looks Like A Female Centaur

Penguinjetski Report

#27

My Fiance Took This Pic That Makes The Cat Look Like He's Made Out Of A Head And Just One Massive Arm

My Fiance Took This Pic That Makes The Cat Look Like He's Made Out Of A Head And Just One Massive Arm

redditdadssuck Report

#28

This Picture Makes It Look Like I'm Holding A Decapitated Camel Head

This Picture Makes It Look Like I'm Holding A Decapitated Camel Head

Mecha_Hitler_ Report

#29

This Pattern Makes It Look Like The Floor Suddenly Drops Off

This Pattern Makes It Look Like The Floor Suddenly Drops Off

starlinguk Report

#30

Lightning Struck Right When This Guy Went To Take A Picture Of A Storm, Causing This Neat Illusion

Lightning Struck Right When This Guy Went To Take A Picture Of A Storm, Causing This Neat Illusion

karazykid Report

#32

Our Two Cats Look Like They Were Cross-Stitched Onto The Carrier

Our Two Cats Look Like They Were Cross-Stitched Onto The Carrier

Bombingofdresden Report

#33

Amazing Icelandic River Almost Looks Like An Optical Illusion

Amazing Icelandic River Almost Looks Like An Optical Illusion

LazarGuitrWulvz Report

just a thought!
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I still can't believe that this is real !

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#34

Accidental Optical Illusion: Cruise Ship At Coal Harbor

Accidental Optical Illusion: Cruise Ship At Coal Harbor

quanticnick Report

#35

When I Take Pictures Of My Blind Dog W/ The Flash On It Looks Like There Is Fire In Her Eyes

When I Take Pictures Of My Blind Dog W/ The Flash On It Looks Like There Is Fire In Her Eyes

jaymieo Report

#36

The Shadows Of These Windows Make An Optical Illusion

The Shadows Of These Windows Make An Optical Illusion

Mouse_fighter Report

Ladies and Gentlemen
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you focus long enough, it will feel like windows are coming out of building in 3D and at some point will start looking like maze of water pipes zigzagging around.

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#37

A Picture I Took At The Airport A Few Days Ago, It Looks Really Scifi-Ish, Like A Battlestar Galactica Spaceport Or Something

A Picture I Took At The Airport A Few Days Ago, It Looks Really Scifi-Ish, Like A Battlestar Galactica Spaceport Or Something

jdobbs44 Report

Little Menace
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually really cool and should be higher up in rank.

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#38

My Friend Had A Bug On His Windshield That Made Him Look Like A Godzilla Monster

My Friend Had A Bug On His Windshield That Made Him Look Like A Godzilla Monster

HooptyDooDooMeister Report

#39

Due To The Lighting, Angle And Mirrored Glass, This Building Looks Nearly Invisible

Due To The Lighting, Angle And Mirrored Glass, This Building Looks Nearly Invisible

malgoya Report

#40

Ships That Seem To Float In The Air

Ships That Seem To Float In The Air

bart59 Report

BusLady
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fata Morgana again. In this one, I can see it. It's where the sky meets the horizon.

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#41

I Took A Picture Of This Puddle In Geysir National Park In Iceland, And It Looks Like An Aerial View Of A Beach

I Took A Picture Of This Puddle In Geysir National Park In Iceland, And It Looks Like An Aerial View Of A Beach

BrandonHarwood Report

#42

This Piece Of Lint On My Window Sill Looks Like A Gun Wielding Soldier Wading Through Water

This Piece Of Lint On My Window Sill Looks Like A Gun Wielding Soldier Wading Through Water

digitalash Report

Neeraj Jha
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I see a ship on my right not far away, I must stay strong"

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#43

Corgi Jumps From Plane

Corgi Jumps From Plane

umarhuzzy Report

#44

This Hotel's Carpet And Lighting Combo Produce A Really Trippy Effect

This Hotel's Carpet And Lighting Combo Produce A Really Trippy Effect

TwineTime Report

Neeraj Jha
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah... and any moment those twin girls would show up.

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#45

That Looks Like It Should Hurt

That Looks Like It Should Hurt

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birdhouse
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took a while but I finally see there is 3 people! I need a nap now.

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#46

This Man On A Carousel Looks Like He Has Pig Legs

This Man On A Carousel Looks Like He Has Pig Legs

Bigdog1135 Report

Just Amiable
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😅 I want to see this guy river dance 😂

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#47

A Pallet Burned In Such A Way That It Looks Like Different Birds Sitting Next To Each Other And Enjoying The Fire

A Pallet Burned In Such A Way That It Looks Like Different Birds Sitting Next To Each Other And Enjoying The Fire

Bottlez21 Report

Daria B
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Angry birds enjoying their explosive victory.

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#48

This Photo I Took Of A Goose Makes It Look Like A 40ft Tall Dinosaur

This Photo I Took Of A Goose Makes It Look Like A 40ft Tall Dinosaur

imgur.com Report

#49

The Reflection Of The Light On My Coffee Looks Like A Glowing Castle

The Reflection Of The Light On My Coffee Looks Like A Glowing Castle

MadnessDreamer Report

#50

These Are Stacked Metal Pipes

These Are Stacked Metal Pipes

Lenity Report

Sashenka ahangamgoda
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The puddle on the right looks like that side of the is cracking and rising

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#51

Making Cookies And The Reflection Looks Like A Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

Making Cookies And The Reflection Looks Like A Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

robije Report

#52

This Fallen Post Looks Like A Discarded Cigarette

This Fallen Post Looks Like A Discarded Cigarette

BrackAttack Report

#53

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Hovering

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Hovering

xenmate Report

#54

From A Distance, These Wheelbarrows Look Like 2 Amish Men Sitting Next To Each Other

From A Distance, These Wheelbarrows Look Like 2 Amish Men Sitting Next To Each Other

almightyshellfish Report

#55

Are These Legs Shiny And Oily Or Are They Legs With White Paint On Them

Are These Legs Shiny And Oily Or Are They Legs With White Paint On Them

kingkayden Report

Tiari
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot see the oily legs anymore, after I read the words “white paint“. Even though it was my first impression...

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#56

This Photo Of Me Standing Behind A Grill Looks Like I'm On Fire

This Photo Of Me Standing Behind A Grill Looks Like I'm On Fire

Danknug211 Report

#57

This Car Door Looks Like An UFO Above The Forest

This Car Door Looks Like An UFO Above The Forest

Sighma Report

Lou Wow
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