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
The Rakotzbrücke devil's bridge creates the illusion of a circle when it is reflected in the water beneath it
The Rakotzbrücke devil's bridge was constructed to create the illusion of a circle when it is reflected in the water beneath it. Check out some stunning images of the optical illusion here. The bridge was commissioned in 1860 by the knight of the local town and is located in Kromlau, Germany's Kromlauer Park. Visitors can… READ THE REST
In this 3D-printed sculpture, how does the ball defy gravity and roll uphill?
I suggest pausing at 15 seconds in to come up with your angle on how you think this works. As MC Escher said, "Are you really sure that a floor can't also be a ceiling?" illustrative front page thumbnail image (cropped): BINK0NTAN/Shutterstock READ THE REST
The bizarre "scintillating grid illusion"
As you scan your eyes over this grid, black dots seem to appear in the periphery of your focus. But they disappear and are replaced by white dots when you look directly at them. Why does it do this? Scientific theories abound, but the real answer is no one knows. READ THE REST
Invest in your kids' education and those in need with these great e-learning programs
As summer comes to an end, getting your kids excited about their education can be as hard as convincing them to eat some broccoli along with their pizza. But with helpful — and dare we say fun — e-learning programs, your kids can fully immerse themselves in their creativity, critical thinking skills, and more, and they can… READ THE REST
Step out in style with these waterproof hemp sneakers
Being comfortable when you travel is one of the simplest and most important ways to make any trip easier. And by any trip, that means a trip around the world or even a trip to the grocery store. The most effective way to get more comfortable is with a durable, supportive, and ideally stylish shoe. This hemp sneaker has… READ THE REST
Stop losing items to the mattress monster with these bed sheets, on sale during this charity event
We're always looking for ways to make sleep more comfortable and efficient. And when it comes to upping your snooze game, there are a number of ways to do it. Our preferred way to kick your ZZZs up a notch is to ensure your bedding is of superior quality. That's pretty easy and affordable thanks to our Back to Education… READ THE REST
