Here are a few neat optical illusions.
1. Multi-colored X?
(via Grand Illusions)
It appears that the X is two different colors, but it's actually made using just one shade of pink.
(more below)
2. Is this a circle?
(via eluzions)
It is indeed.
3. Some classic illusions embedded in an animated video:
Hope you enjoyed these!
[Mainly this is to distract you from the fact that there is no Casual Friday post today. There was a billing problem with our survey provider. I fully expect Casual Fridays to be back next week]
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