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Holy Ghost Optical Illusion

Stare at the dots in the middle of the image for 45 seconds, then look at a blank wall. What do you see?
Optical Illusions - Holy Ghost

Optical Illusions - Holy Ghost

How this works: Staring at the image will eventually create a negative after image on the eye's retina, making the image recognizable. The more time you stare at the image, the longer the after image will last.

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