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May 25, 2012, 2:12 am by Scientific American: Mind and Brain

Jared At Bat. Photo: Erica Angiolillo I love optical illusions. They make me feel clever if I can figure them out and even when I have to peek at the answer, it s still fun to find out how my brain was tricked. But do they serve any purpose in the real world? Can we use them to make us sharper in our everyday lives? Well if you are an athlete or just play sports for fun on the weekends then the answer may be yes. Using illusions to your advantage may help you hit the free throw, putt the ball in the hole in less strokes or even successfully knock one out of the park. [More]

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