Science Quiz: Which green line is longer?

Q: Which green line is longer?

A: Both are of the same length. This Ponzo illusion uses the fact that the human brain interprets an image with perspective, which might sometimes be deceiving. You can use a ruler to measure the lines for yourself.

• Credit: http://brainden.com/optical-illusions.htm

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 25, 2015, with the headline Science Quiz: Which green line is longer?. Subscribe