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How this year’s best optical illusions trick your brain
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Two identical eight-tooth gears rotating at the same speed create a visual illusion where one gear appears to spin faster when viewed peripherally.
- This optical trick was showcased at the Best Illusion of the Year Contest, organized by the Museum of Illusions based in Zagreb, Croatia.
- The contest featured dozens of submissions judged by a panel of experts and previous winners, with thousands of online votes determining the final winners.
