Life is filled with a myriad of strange things and odd experiences, moments that will make you think for a second. These are the moments where we sometimes wonder if our eyes are deceiving us, and we stop in our tracks to turn around and take a closer look. These natural optical illusions are the best nature can give you to make you smile on an otherwise boring day. In that spirit, we've found some fun photos that are sure to make you do a double-take and then crack a double smile!
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