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They’re in clouds, electric sockets and even on toast. Why do humans see faces in everyday objects?
World news | The Guardian April 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Human brains are designed to detect faces as quickly as possible, which can lead to the perception of ‘false faces’
Faces: we see them in clouds, electrical outlets and even a $28,000 toasted sandwich said to look like the Virgin Mary.
Known as face pareidolia, seeing faces in inanimate objects or patterns of light and shadow is a common phenomenon.
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World news | The Guardian
