When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Illusions like these mess with the brain's visual processing system, making viewers see things ...

From slices of toast to patches of clouds, Jesus's face has a habit of appearing in some unusual places. But this mind-boggling optical illusion might be his most bizarre appearance yet. At first ...

Jax Brewery, a castlelike building at the edge of the French Quarter, has long been home to a selection of tourist-targeted shops and cafes. Now it includes a new attraction, The Museum of Illusions ...

From the cigar nestled in the brickwork to 'The Dress', many optical illusions have left viewers around the world baffled over the years. But the latest illusion is arguably one of the most bizarre ...

A brain-bending mirror trick is going viral on TikTok, and many people are baffled by the science behind it. In the original viral video, a TikTok creator holds up a pack of gum to a mirror blocked by ...

An African fruit shines brighter than butterflies, without using pigment. Scientists reveal how microscopic structures create a blue glow so intense it lasts decades, and why evolution chose this ...

A mind-bending optical illusion has left people stunned as it fools their brains into seeing a black and white photograph differently - but only if you follow one crucial instruction. Dean Jackson, ...

These books can help you get ready for April Fool"s Day. Picture books involving tricks include Harry Allard"s "Miss Nelson Is Missing," Stephanie Calmenson"s "The Principal"s New Clothes," Nancy ...

We use our vision every day. But can we always trust what we see? These incredible optical illusions will have you rubbing ...

The art of optical illusion has been an integral part of painting since antiquity when it was used as a yardstick by which to judge an artist's level of mastery. This book presents a fascinating ...