OF DR. 'ZACH~Y A. WSlNER ~~ .

Fig 1.1: Width Alteration

Although it may not appear so, the lines below are exactly the same width.

Look carefully.

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Fig 1.2: Little Boxes

If you stare at the big black boxes, you will begin to see little gray ones at the corners.

Is it magic?

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Fig 1.3: A Spiral?

The figure below is actually a series of concentric circles.

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Fig 2.1: Gradient Magic

Don't be fooled! The bar in the middle is the same color throughout.

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Fig 2.2: Color Contrast

The squares on the left and right side are exactly the same color.

Do the squares on the left appear darker?

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Fig 2.3: Color Words

Try to say the name of the color of each word below.

Having trouble?

red blue green black orange purple yellow

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Fig 3.1: Impossible?

Can the form below exist in reality?

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Fig 3.2: Is That You, Granny?

Try turning this one upside down.

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Fig 3.3: Hidden Critters

Most people see the penguin immediately. But can you see ... a pig?

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