Optical illusions can play some really weird tricks on our brains. We think we're looking at one thing and then... sike! It's something else. Honestly, what the heck. But you know the best type of illusions? The photograph kind, because they can be all sorts of awesome, strange and funny...
Before you go and forward this photo as a hilarious example of beard growth gone awry, look closely. It's like a Magic Eye picture made with actual people. Take it all in.