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Snacks tagged with "binocular vision"

Science activity to construct a cube that can be perceived in two ways
Ambiguous Cube

A cube made from drinking straws can confuse your brain.

Science activity in which short pieces of chenille stem look random until viewed in the proper perspective
Ames Chair

Without depth perception, random lines can become a chair!

Science activity that demonstrates an ambiguous figure optical illusion
Far-Out Corners

Your experience of the world influences what you see.

Science activity demonstrating one of your visual system’s many idiosyncrasies
Shrinking Spot

Control the (apparent) size of a hole with your brain.

Science activity that demonstrates depth perception
Thread the Needle

Using two eyes gives you depth perception.


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