Optical illusions can be incredibly confusing, no matter how hard you try to understand them. A recent viral image shows six girls sitting on a couch—but only five pairs of legs are visible. The strange photo has left the internet puzzled.
According to experts, optical illusions happen when the brain misinterprets what the eyes see. Our brains are wired to notice movement and patterns, which can sometimes lead to mix-ups in perception.
In this case, the “missing” legs aren’t actually missing at all. Viewers eventually realized that the second girl’s legs are hidden behind the first girl’s crossed legs, creating the illusion that one person has no legs.
Once explained, the mystery makes sense—but it proves just how easily our eyes and brains can be tricked.
