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vertical-horizontal illusion


vertical-horizontal illusion
Vertical lines looks considerably longer than horizontal ones of the same length. For centuries, it has been known that the height of trees and buildings is perceived to be greater than the horizontal distance between them. This may be because we live in gravity. See also distortion illusion.


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