48 Interesting Things That Made People Do A Double Take To Realize What They Really Were

When you look up at the sky full of fluffy clouds, what do you see? An elephant holding a balloon? Or perhaps a dragon spewing fire? This is nothing strange, as our brains are programmed to recognize familiar patterns and shapes in what we see. The phenomenon, called pareidolia, helps us make sense of the world and avoid danger.

Bored Panda gathered many more similar examples where people saw things as other things, assigning meaning when there might not be one. Scroll down to find them, and be sure to upvote the ones that mess with your eyes and brains the most!

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with associate professor from UQ’s School of Psychology, Dr. Jessica Taubert, who kindly agreed to tell us more about the phenomenon of pareidolia.

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