JN3008 coded this mindbending impossible portal into a looped gif for your bewilderment. The way out is the way in. See more of the artist's impossible objects and other feats of code at JN3008.com.
Behold, an impossible portal into another dimension where perception is in the eye of the beholder
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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
This mini fridge is here to make sure your brain food is at the perfect temp
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's never too late to get an education, but reteaching yourself to get in the zone while trying to study is super difficult, and an empty stomach never helped anything. While you… READ THE REST
Become an Adobe pro for less than $25 during the Back To Education Sale
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you've ever tried to create a visual on a computer — whether it be a video series or a poster or what have you — you know it's not exactly as intuitive… READ THE REST
Stop being P.O.'d by PDFs with a sweet deal on this editing tool
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Technology is supposed to be awesome and constantly making our lives more convenient, right? Well, if that's the case, then how can some pieces of tech leave us aggravated? Unfortunately, some things that… READ THE REST