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The bizarre but perfectly timed pictures that will bend your brain

They say the camera never lies, but these photos prove they do sometimes make you do a double-take. Whether perfectly positioned or impeccably timed, sometimes a picture isn't always what it seems.

THE human brain is expert at taking in huge amounts of information from the world around us, filtering out the useful bits, and helping us make sense of the world.

But sometimes, the info coming in is too confusing and it's a short jump to the wrong conclusion, as these photos prove.

 As long as the dog's asleep, the cat has found the perfect hiding place!
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As long as the dog's asleep, the cat has found the perfect hiding place!Credit: Splitpics.uk

With millions of photos being taken every day, it's inevitable that some of them won't be quite what the photo-taker bargained for.

From weirdly long limbs, to vanishing clothes and a very unique set of earrings, these photos of ordinary everyday events have turned out to be quite the opposite as your mind tries to make sense of what is going on.

Without even trying, these pictures capture the perfect moment in time when one thing, looks spookily like another.

Lets just hope they're illusions, or the guy on the motorbike is going to be arrested for indecent exposure!

Nice earrings

 It looks like this lady is sporting a pair of matching earrings - until you realise it's two people taking a dip!
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It looks like this lady is sporting a pair of matching earrings - until you realise it's two people taking a dip!Credit: Splitpics.uk

Scone to the dogs

 What looks like a dog and a guinea pig having a chat in a box is in fact some scones
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What looks like a dog and a guinea pig having a chat in a box is in fact some sconesCredit: Splitpics.uk

Cookie monster

 Cookie monster himself would be impressed by the size of this reflected choc chip biscuit - or not!
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Cookie monster himself would be impressed by the size of this reflected choc chip biscuit - or not!Credit: Splitpics.uk

Sleazy rider

 At least you can clearly see if he's wearing his helmet or not
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At least you can clearly see if he's wearing his helmet or notCredit: Splitpics.uk

Tree-mazing

 Actually, what is going on here? Why is the tree's shadow floating? Aaaaaah my head hurts
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Actually, what is going on here? Why is the tree's shadow floating? Aaaaaah my head hurtsCredit: Splitpics.uk

Hot legs

 The perfect positioning of this picture is on point
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The perfect positioning of this picture is on pointCredit: Splitpics.uk

The eyes have it

 We're just hoping this is a reflection of a lampshade in some glasses. Please!
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We're just hoping this is a reflection of a lampshade in some glasses. Please!Credit: Splitpics.uk

Dog tired

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Break a leg!

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Mr Tickle goes shopping

 A genetically perfect pickpocket or just an illusion?
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A genetically perfect pickpocket or just an illusion?Credit: Splitpics.uk

If you enjoyed these, twist your melon some more with the latest 'what colour is it?' teaser from the internet.

And if your brain has had enough and needs to recover from finding out the truth about these pictures we've got the key to soothing away your brain strain.

Whatever you do, don't look at this video if you can't handle any more optical tomfoolery...no, don't do it!

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