Have you ever wondered why we are able to spot faces in everyday objects? Well, the scientists at the University of Sydney discovered that humans not only notice faces in ordinary things, but that our brains also analyze them for emotional expression in the same way that real faces are processed, rather than dismissing them as false detections. The said phenomenon was even given the name "facial pareidolia."

With that in mind, usually, when something similar occurs we tend to take pictures of the said objects, therefore I decided that it would be a fun idea to let the community members of Bored Panda share their takes on the topic!

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Happiest Slice Of Cucumber I Ever Saw

Happiest Slice Of Cucumber I Ever Saw

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People think I made the mouth but this is exactly how it turned out all by itself

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    Unamused Onion

    Unamused Onion

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    #5

    Think I Gripped This From An Old BP Post. Not Mine, But My Fave: Screaming Sneakers

    Think I Gripped This From An Old BP Post. Not Mine, But My Fave: Screaming Sneakers

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    #8

    Jack Skellington Cucumber, The Evilest Cucumber Around

    Jack Skellington Cucumber, The Evilest Cucumber Around

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    #9

    This Muffin. Came Straight Out The Packet Giving Me A Sassy Face

    This Muffin. Came Straight Out The Packet Giving Me A Sassy Face

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    #11

    This Suitcase Looks Petrified

    This Suitcase Looks Petrified

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    Cat Momma
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whattadaya expect?? Being CAVITY SEARCHED!!! by TSA.... Multiple times!!!!

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    #14

    Spilled A Whole Carton Of Salt In The Sink Afew Yeats Back... Happy Little Snowman

    Spilled A Whole Carton Of Salt In The Sink Afew Yeats Back... Happy Little Snowman

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    Not Exactly A Face, But Does Anyone Else See The Majestic Creature?

    Not Exactly A Face, But Does Anyone Else See The Majestic Creature?

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    Robin Roper
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother who died a year ago frequently saw images in clouds. This made me smile as I thought of her.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The winged dinosaur is after the flying dog!! HELP HIM!!!

    TheJojo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unicorn with wings now that i look again at it - doing a cat loaf

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    #23

    I Hope It Will Be Happier Once It Ends In My Belly

    I Hope It Will Be Happier Once It Ends In My Belly

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    #24

    A Cute Monkey Face I Found Wandering The Hospital Corridors Late At Night While My Baby Was In The Nicu

    A Cute Monkey Face I Found Wandering The Hospital Corridors Late At Night While My Baby Was In The Nicu

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    #25

    Coffee Sometimes Enjoys Being Brewed

    Coffee Sometimes Enjoys Being Brewed

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    #26

    An Alien Rock Taking A Dip By The Sea

    An Alien Rock Taking A Dip By The Sea

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    #27

    Every Year At The Auto Show, Honda Shows Off Their Alien Technology

    Every Year At The Auto Show, Honda Shows Off Their Alien Technology

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    #29

    Behold! The Majestic 3 Face Pickle

    Behold! The Majestic 3 Face Pickle

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    #30

    Brrrrrr…!

    Brrrrrr…!

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    #31

    Happy Banana!

    Happy Banana!

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    Edward Monks
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this photo is gross on many levels, manily that banana-gank-thumb-nail-situation

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    #32

    This Distressed Ice Scooper…

    This Distressed Ice Scooper…

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    #39

    Happy

    Happy

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    #40

    Our Bathtub

    Our Bathtub

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    #42

    “Ooooh”

    “Ooooh”

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    #44

    Cheeky Melon

    Cheeky Melon

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    #45

    The Bed Board Looks Like It Has A Sad Face

    The Bed Board Looks Like It Has A Sad Face

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    Hes A Bit Confused

    Hes A Bit Confused

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    Amy Bindokas
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way I see it is that the USB slot is the mouth and the screws are the eyes

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    #48

    A Friend Hiding Amongst The Pickles

    A Friend Hiding Amongst The Pickles

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    I Feel Like My Car Is Watching Me…

    I Feel Like My Car Is Watching Me…

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    doggo lover
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO TEXTING AND DRIVING. BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT. DONT RUN THE YELLOW LIGHT.

    #50

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    #51

    Winking Ice Cream…

    Winking Ice Cream…

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    #52

    The Happiest Wine Corks…

    The Happiest Wine Corks…

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    Judy Jacobsen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The laughing lichen! That little guy in the bottom right-hand corner is such a happy guy! laughing-l...782a4d.jpg laughing-lichen-6295157782a4d.jpg

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