Famous Optical Illusion Surprisingly Potent
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 11:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The yellow jacket (Rocky, the mascot of the University of Rochester) appears to be expanding. But he is not. He is staying still. We simply think he is growing because our brains have adapted to the...
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