The circles are rotating, to be sure, but are they moving in the direction of the arrows?
(Via Core 77)
矢印の方向に動いて見えますね~?
— じゃがりきん (@jagarikin) November 25, 2020
人間の脳は単純なので矢印で惑わされてしまうのでーす pic.twitter.com/lUPySup2du
The circles are rotating, to be sure, but are they moving in the direction of the arrows?
(Via Core 77)
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With January here, it's easy to think that the worst of winter is over. Unfortunately, as recent years (like last year) have shown us, it can remain pretty steadily chilly all the way into April and May. If you've got central heating, you're going to be getting pretty sick of those bills by then. The… READ THE REST
It's likely that there's never been a New Year's resolution focused on vacuuming more. However, plenty of people want to clean up the clutter and tidy up their lives to start a new year. The investment in a quality vacuum and other cleaners can be a good way of ensuring that much-needed cleaning work gets… READ THE REST
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