How do levitating street performers work?
- Critical Thinking, Environment, History, How Stuff Works, Magic/Illusions, Optical Illusions, Today I learned...
- October 21, 2018
An optical illusion truly offers something for everyone. Whether you want to entertain a child, or wow a cynic, optical illusions can generally do the trick. In a sense, visual illusions are humbling. They are a gentle reminder of how powerful the mind is. They show you that your reality can be altered by a
READ MOREEver wonder how a zipper works, or how a crocodile can jump straight up out of the water, or how a dog can lap up water while standing up? These are some of the most important questions facing humanity – no doubt. Here are a collection of 25 animated GIFs that explain how things work… from
READ MOREWe’ve already used GIFs to explain how things work: like how a lock and key works, how zippers work, and how sewing machines work. But now we’ve got 17 more GIF explainers. Ever wonder how a massive cruise ship is launched, and how it makes it through the Panama Canal? Ever wonder how a gun
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