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Incredibly Cool Accidental Optical Illusions

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The world sometimes has a funny way of fooling us. Coming across an object or a view that looks like something completely different can sometimes be a confusing or strange experience, but once our brains comprehend what’s going on, it’s actually kind of cool. The following photo collection is sure to provide you with that experience as it is full of such accidental optical illusions caught on camera. From birds that look like pine cones to pebbles resembling eggs, prepare to be surprised!

1. The black cat looks like the white cat's shadow

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2. A frozen spider web that looks like knitting

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3. Pattern on a rock looks like Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

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4. The Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma Disstria) looks like it’s wearing a penguin sweater

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5. A Window with rain on it looks like a planet surrounded by millions of stars

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6. Trees with Christmas lights under the snow look like a rocket launch

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7. The moon covered by a cloud makes it look like Saturn

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8. A baby bird that looks like a pinecone

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9. The wings of the Atlas Moth look like snakes

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10. The snow piled on this car looks like a fluffy blanket

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11. A window that looks like a painting

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12. A sleeping white cat that looks exactly like a bowl of flour

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13. This cooling system becomes a set of giant LEGO bricks in the snow

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14. Morro Rock looks like a pile of gold during sunrise

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15. The inside of acoustic guitars look like luxury apartments

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16. This Baby turtle's shell looks just like a sombrero

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17. These purple potatoes appear very gemstone-like

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