Kokichi Sugihara of Japan is the winner of the 2018 Best Illusion of the Year Contest with his mind-bending entry, "Triply Ambiguous Object."
Here's the winner of the 2018 Best Illusion of the Year Contest
Astonishing photos of huge ships mysteriously floating in the air above UK seas
A second 'floating ship' has been spotted! Remember to always stop, check, question before deciding whether something that you see online is real! ✋🤔🕵️♀️👍 @guardianhave explained how a superior mirage works https://t.co/8bNu1RotcY — NewsWise (@GetNewsWise) March 18, 2021 This supernatural cruise ship, the Jewel of the Seas, was photographed floating in the air off the… READ THE REST
Optical illusion has drivers concerned that new bridge support is leaning dangerously
Drivers in Raleigh, North Carolina are concerned that a wall supporting a new flyover bridge to I-40 East is leaning dangerously. The perceived problem is actually an optical illusion and repeated inspections from the North Carolina Department of Transportation engineers have found no threat to the overpass's integrity. "The first part of the wall, sort… READ THE REST
Man 'stunned' to see a ship floating in the air while on a stroll
A man taking a stroll along the coastline in Cornwall, England was "stunned" when he suddenly noticed a ship hovering high above the water. Of course it wasn't really floating through the air, but was the result of a rare optical illusion called a superior mirage. From The Guardian: The effect is an example of an… READ THE REST
This Luminar 4 package has all the tools and training to edit photos like a pro
Photoshop has been the king of photo retouching and manipulation for decades, so it's no surprise that Adobe's most famous app is the yardstick by which all other contenders are judged. But when discussing Luminar 4, it might be more helpful to highlight what Skylum's image editor offers against what Photoshop doesn't. Against the vast… READ THE REST
Can you defeat the Queen's Gambit? This training unlocks all you need to know
One fun element of pop culture is that you never know exactly when some film, TV show, or song is going to spark an out-of-left-field craze — or exactly how deep the obsession will run. While the pandemic may be starting to recede into history, Netflix's The Queen Gambit is oddly still riding shotgun inside… READ THE REST
This 10-foot solar-powered umbrella blocks the sun and lights the night with LEDs
To say we're creeping up on umbrella weather season is an understatement. And no, we don't mean "rain and wind protection against the fierce elements-type" of umbrella season. We're talking about lazing casually, safely protected from the sun's rays, soaking in the majesty of summer. Whether you've got a comfy patio lounge arrangement, an outdoor… READ THE REST