The Cow Illusion

The image below shows a cow, but most people struggle to see it without help from an explanatory image (which is below in extended). Once you see it, it's clear as day.

Source: The Ape That Spoke: Language and the Evolution of the Human Mind by John McCrone. (via Futility Closet)

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Feb 13, 2025
Category: Puzzles | Eyes and Vision

Comments

I saw it right away… but then again I read the title of the post, which prompted me what to look for.

Posted by Brian on 02/13/25 at 05:30 AM