Our eyes may deceive us more often than we realize. Optical illusions aren’t just tricks of science—they’re part of everyday life. Sometimes, we come across photos that force us to pause and take a second (or even third) look just to understand what we’re really seeing.

Have you ever seen an image that completely confused your brain at first glance? Maybe it looked like one thing, only to reveal something completely different upon closer inspection. These mind-bending pictures play with perspective, lighting, and angles to create illusions that challenge our perception.

Viral Strange has gathered a collection of such photos that will make you do a double take. Some are hilarious, others puzzling—and all of them remind us how easily our brains can be tricked by visual cues.

Similarly, when it comes to art, it’s easy to mix up styles with similar names or appearances. Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism—they can all start to blur together. But by focusing on specific visual elements, like brush strokes, color use, and subject matter, you can train your eye to spot the differences and appreciate each unique style.

So whether you’re staring at a picture that looks like two dogs but turns out to be a cat in a sweater, or trying to tell Monet from Manet, remember: our perception isn’t always reality.

WATCH THE PICTURES BELOW and see how many of them make you look twice!