Famous Optical Illusions

Throughout history, many optical illusions have fascinated scientists and the public alike. Here are some of the most well-known:

The Müller-Lyer Illusion

This illusion consists of two lines with arrow-like ends that make one appear longer than the other, even though they are the same length.

The Impossible Triangle

A figure that appears to be a continuous triangular shape, but in reality, it is an impossible object that cannot exist in three dimensions.

The Checker Shadow Illusion

In this illusion, a shadow makes two squares of the same color appear to be different shades.