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The Illusionary Effects of Staring at Your Reflection

Looking at oneself in the mirror can create distortions in facial features, leading to a fantastical perception of one's appearance. This effect is linked to how the brain processes visual information.

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Looking at oneself in the mirror can create distortions in facial features, leading to a fantastical perception of one's appearance. This effect is linked to how the brain processes visual information.

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How your brain can turn your own reflection into something unrecognizable

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The Illusionary Effects of Staring at Your Reflection