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Why Optical Illusions Trick Your Brain

Shaun Zietsman April 8, 2025

Optical illusions reveal how our brains interpret reality—and where they sometimes get it hilariously wrong. Here’s the...

Shaun Zietsman

I’m The Something Guy, the human behind the screen and the slightly odd brain responsible for everything you’re reading here. I write curious, playful pieces about pretty much anything that catches my attention, from genuinely informative ideas to the wonderfully strange corners of the internet. The point is simple. Every post should be interesting, a little unexpected, and worth your time.