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Article created by: Inga Korolkovaite

They say there is always more than meets the eye. So today, we are going to take you on an illusory roller coaster where things are not what they seem, or rather they seem to be not what they are… Unless you look twice, and thrice, and then everything seems fine.

Bored Panda has compiled a list full of mind-bending camouflages we encounter every day and don’t give much thought to. From a sizzling paella bowl that resembles a pool full of tiny humans to a piece of toothpaste that came out just like someone’s taken their nose off, these are some of the most amusing optical illusions.

Be prepared for your mind to play tricks on you, and don’t forget to check out our previous posts with incredible optical illusions here and here.

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#1

This Is The Top Of A Fence Post

Close-up of moss and wooden textures creating a miniature landscape illusion requiring a second look to realize what it is.

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    The Armadillo Lizard Looks Like A Baby Dragon

    Close-up of a rare creature curled up in a hand, showing an unusual reptile that makes people look twice to recognize it.

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    #3

    My Black Cat Looks Like My White Cat’s Shadow

    White cat sitting on a chair with its shadow creating the illusion of a black cat, a moment to look twice to realize.

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    #4

    I Found A Pattern On Some Rocks In Sweden That Looks A Bit Like Starry Night By Van Gogh

    Close-up of colorful lichen patterns on a rock, showcasing textures that make people look twice to realize what they are.

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    #5

    The Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma Disstria) That Looks Like It's Wearing A Penguin Sweater

    Close-up of a colorful caterpillar on asphalt showing patterns that make people look twice to realize what it is.

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    #6

    Frozen Spider Web Looks Like A Knitting

    Frost-covered spider web on a wire fence creating an intricate white pattern in a foggy outdoor setting.

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    #7

    This Is Moss Agate From Indonesia, The ''Moss'' Is Actually Iron And Other Mineral Inclusions In The Stone That Make It Look Like It Contains A Secret Forest

    Close-up of a colorful polished stone that looks like a miniature forest, inviting a second look to realize what it is.

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    #8

    These Trees With Christmas Lights Under The Snow Look Like Rocket Launch

    Snow-covered trees glowing with warm lights at night, a scene that makes people look twice to realize the true source of light.

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    #9

    The Moon Looks Like Saturn

    Bright moon with cloud line across it at night over dark mountains, a scene people had to look twice to realize.

    ⁣⁣From afar you may wonder, “Is that an asteroid ring around the moon?”. Well, the disguise of this waning moon is actually a thin cirrostratus cloud. The way the cloud interacts with the moon creates a unique display of beauty that steals protagonism from the surrounding stars. Below the moon? The dimly lit silhouette of volcano Pacaya and the Guatemalan highlands can be appreciated.⁣⁣
    ⁣⁣ Captured at dawn December 24, 2019⁣

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    #10

    Doggo Looking Like A Bear After The Bath

    Close-up of a wet dog with spiky fur in a bathtub, one of the times people had to look twice to realize what it is.

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    #11

    The Light Coming From The Bathroom Window Makes My Cat Look Like She Just Had A Great Idea

    Black cat sitting in a doorway with bright light behind, making it hard to realize what the shape really is at first glance.

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    #12

    I Took A Picture Of A Window With Rain On It And It Looks Like A Planet Surrounded By Millions Of Stars

    Raindrops on a dark window reflecting light, creating the illusion of a starry night sky to look twice at.

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    #13

    The Wings Of The Atlas Moth Look Like Snakes

    Close-up of a large atlas moth resting on a hand and tree bark, an example of things people had to look twice to realize.

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    #14

    These Sunset Clouds Look Like Lava

    Clouds glowing red at sunset, an optical illusion that makes people look twice to realize what they are.

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    #15

    This Baby Bird Looks Like A Pinecone

    A small bird with patterned feathers resting on a bright blue towel inside a wire cage, prompting a double take.

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    #16

    This Window That Looks Like A Painting

    View of a winding mountain road and trees seen through a broken, weathered window in an abandoned building to look twice.

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    #17

    Encountered A Hairless Guinea Pig That Looks Like A Baby Hippo

    Hairless rodent inside a cardboard box being gently held, an unusual pet that makes people look twice to realize what it is.

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    #18

    The Pebbles On This Beach Look A Lot Like Eggs

    Colorful round stones on a beach with clear water and boats in the distance, forcing a second look to realize the scene.

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    #19

    This Cat Looks Exactly Like A Bowl Of Flour

    White cat curled up inside a round metal container, blending into the scene that makes people look twice.

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    #20

    The Snow On My Husband's Car Looks Like Cloth

    Snow on the back of a parked Murano car curled like a blanket, making people look twice to realize what it is.

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    #21

    This Is A Puddle

    Underwater plants and rocks blending with surrounding stones, a natural scene that makes people look twice to realize.

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    #22

    The Window Of This House I Rented Looks Like A Painting

    Scenic coastal view framed perfectly by a window creating a look twice moment in everyday surroundings.

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    #23

    My New Petunia Looks Like A Galaxy

    Close-up of a purple flower with white spots resembling a galaxy, one of the times people had to look twice to realize what it is.

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    #24

    This Is Jubilee. She Just Happens To Look Like Bad Taxidermy

    Dog with fur pattern that looks like surprised human eyes, creating a look twice moment for viewers indoors.

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    #25

    Every Year, My Next Door Neighbors House Looks Like A Can Of Arizona Green Tea

    Branches with pink flowers blending into the turquoise house background, a moment to look twice and realize the details.

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    #26

    The Way My Company’s Cooling System Becomes Giant LEGO Bricks In The Snow

    Snow-covered rooftop machinery resembling giant LEGO bricks in a surprising scene requiring a second look to realize what they are.

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    #27

    This Oven Kinda Looks Like An Easter Island Head

    Old cast iron stove in a rustic kitchen setting, an example of things people had to look twice to realize.

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    #28

    Morro Rock Looks Like A Pile Of Gold During Sunrise

    Golden rock illuminated by sunlight at harbor with boats, an optical illusion that makes you look twice to realize what it is.

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    #29

    This Turtle's Shell Looks Like A Sombrero

    Tiny turtle peeking out of its shell held between fingers, a perfect example of people having to look twice to realize it.

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    #30

    These Rice Fields Look Like Stained Glass From Above

    Aerial view of fields and buildings in various shades of blue and green requiring a second look to understand the scene.

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    #31

    Baby Snapping Turtles Look Just Like Little Dinosaurs

    Tiny black reptile resembling a miniature dinosaur in a palm, a perfect example of people having to look twice to realize what it is.

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    #32

    This Bush Looks Like I Just Won Solitaire

    Unusual plant with yellow and green heart-shaped leaves that make people look twice to realize what it is.

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    #33

    The Inside Of These Acoustic Guitars Look Like Luxury Apartments

    Close-up of intricate wooden craftwork resembling a miniature room, showcasing detailed textures to look twice at optical illusion.

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    #34

    You'll See It Once And Never Again

    Blue Nintendo DS bag at first glance looks like a pair of buttocks, illustrating optical illusion to look twice.

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    #35

    This Building Looks Like A Single Wall Of Windows

    View from car showing a reflective glass building blending with trees, making people look twice to realize what it is.

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    #36

    A Shot Of Burning Man That Looks Like A Solar System

    Aerial view of a glowing circular gathering with multicolored lights, showcasing a moment to look twice and realize details.

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    #37

    Tiny Weeds In My Garden Look Like A Desert Oasis

    Close-up of small plants growing between pavement cracks, a surprising natural detail that makes people look twice.

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    #38

    This Small Red Potato Looks Like An Anatomical Heart

    Close-up of a hand holding a small object resembling a heart, showcasing a moment to look twice and realize what it is.

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    #39

    My Purple Potatoes Look Like Gemstones

    Blue potatoes cut open in a container, a surprising visual that makes people look twice to realize what they are.

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    #40

    The Shadow Of My Bookshelf Looks Like A City Skyline

    Sunlight casting a city skyline shadow on wooden floor in a cozy room with bookshelves and seating.

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    #41

    These Clouds By My House Look Like A UFO Invasion

    Snowy mountain landscape with unusual cloud formations that make you look twice to realize what they are.

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    #42

    This Paella Looks Like A Bunch Of People In A Dirty Pool

    Large pan of paella with black olives and peppers arranged to look like penguins, a tricky visual to look twice at.

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    #43

    The Moss Growing In This Bus Stop Gutter Looks Like A Tiny Ancient Ruin On Top Of A Hill

    Plastic bottle lying next to moss that looks like a turtle shell, illustrating optical illusions that make people look twice.

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    #44

    This Dead Plant Looks Like A Broomstick

    Hand holding a twig that looks like a miniature broomstick, one of the moments to look twice and realize what it is.

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    #45

    My Car Wash Foam Looks Like A Sparkling Sunset

    View from inside a car as colorful soap foam covers the windshield, a scene that makes people look twice.

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    #46

    How The Ice Looks Like Scotch Tape On The Roof Of This Barn

    Snow on a green barn roof appears like icicles, making people look twice to realize the natural phenomenon.

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    #47

    My Toothpaste Came Out Looking Like A Nose

    Toothbrush with toothpaste shaped like a realistic nose, a surprising visual that makes people look twice to realize what it is.


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