We all have a strong survival instinct, one that kicks in the moment that we sense danger. For some of us, our 'fight or flight' mode can be a little too sensitive to perceived threats, and we end up scaring the hell out of ourselves for no particular reason.

But hey, better safe than sorry, am I right?

This list, compiled as a part 2 to this one by Bored Panda, is a series of times when people's hearts skipped several beats because of optical illusions, coincidences or just simple misunderstandings. From ghostly apparitions that turned out to be the delivery guy, to a seemingly sawn-in-half dog, you're sure to sympathize with the people who took these scary photos!

Scroll down below to check these horrifyingly cool photos out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

#1

This Freaked Me Out. Turns Out It's A Sunset Reflection

This Freaked Me Out. Turns Out It's A Sunset Reflection

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    Had To Look Twice

    Had To Look Twice

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    #3

    Wife Left The Gloves To Dry, I Almost Had A Heart Attack

    Wife Left The Gloves To Dry, I Almost Had A Heart Attack

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    #4

    So Last Night I Was Positive There Was A Ghost Baby In The Bed With My Son

    So Last Night I Was Positive There Was A Ghost Baby In The Bed With My Son

    I was so freaked out, I barely slept. I even tried creeping in there with a flashlight while my son was sleeping. Well, this morning I go to investigate a bit further. It turns out my husband just forgot to put the mattress protector on when he changed the sheets. I could kill him.

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    #5

    Whoever Did This Gave Me A Heart Attack

    Whoever Did This Gave Me A Heart Attack

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    #6

    My Dog Is Trying To Scare The Hell Out Of Me

    My Dog Is Trying To Scare The Hell Out Of Me

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    #7

    Housemate Was Drying His Fishing Waders. Almost Had To Add The Pants I Was Wearing To The Laundry Pile I Was Carrying After I Opened The Door

    Housemate Was Drying His Fishing Waders. Almost Had To Add The Pants I Was Wearing To The Laundry Pile I Was Carrying After I Opened The Door

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    #8

    The Snail In Our Office Fish Tank Freaked Me Out Today

    The Snail In Our Office Fish Tank Freaked Me Out Today

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    #9

    Gives Me A Heart Attack Every Time, But He Loves To Sleep Like That!

    Gives Me A Heart Attack Every Time, But He Loves To Sleep Like That!

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    #10

    Scared The Hell Out Of Me When He Moved

    Scared The Hell Out Of Me When He Moved

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    #11

    Emergency Light In The Hallway Scared The Hell Out Of Me Earlier. Meet The New Source Of My Nightmares

    Emergency Light In The Hallway Scared The Hell Out Of Me Earlier. Meet The New Source Of My Nightmares

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    #12

    Son Woke Us Up Around 3 AM To Tell Us Some Guy Was On Our Porch With A Stick

    Son Woke Us Up Around 3 AM To Tell Us Some Guy Was On Our Porch With A Stick

    After almost dying of a heart attack, we realized it was the paper delivery guy. With a branch. Trying to retrieve a mis-thrown paper from our roof while looking [friggin] terrifying.

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    #13

    My Grandma Taking A Nap. Scared The Hell Out Of Me At First

    My Grandma Taking A Nap. Scared The Hell Out Of Me At First

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    #14

    That Spooked The Hell Out Of Me

    That Spooked The Hell Out Of Me

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    #15

    My Aunt Got Her Dog Groomed. The Groomer Only Has Half Of His Right Arm. It Looks Like He's Elbow Deep Into The Dog, And It Freaked Me Out When I First Saw The Picture

    My Aunt Got Her Dog Groomed. The Groomer Only Has Half Of His Right Arm. It Looks Like He's Elbow Deep Into The Dog, And It Freaked Me Out When I First Saw The Picture

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    #16

    My Cousin Woke Up In The Middle Of The Night, Randomly Looked At The Baby Monitor And Saw This. She Said It Scared The Hell Out Of Her

    My Cousin Woke Up In The Middle Of The Night, Randomly Looked At The Baby Monitor And Saw This. She Said It Scared The Hell Out Of Her

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    #17

    I Bought My Wife (Who's A Professional Photographer) A Thermos In The Shape Of A Camera Lens. It Always Gives Me A Mini Heart Attack When I See It Like This

    I Bought My Wife (Who's A Professional Photographer) A Thermos In The Shape Of A Camera Lens. It Always Gives Me A Mini Heart Attack When I See It Like This

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    #18

    I Didn’t Realize My Wife Left The Kids’ Presents In The Car Until I Checked The Rear View Mirror

    I Didn’t Realize My Wife Left The Kids’ Presents In The Car Until I Checked The Rear View Mirror

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    #19

    When You Walk In Your Room And Have A Mild Heart Attack

    When You Walk In Your Room And Have A Mild Heart Attack

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    #20

    This Ultrasound Photo Scared My Husband

    This Ultrasound Photo Scared My Husband

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    #21

    I Put My Son In A Halloween Onesie Without Thinking Much About It And Gave Myself A Heart Attack At 2AM

    I Put My Son In A Halloween Onesie Without Thinking Much About It And Gave Myself A Heart Attack At 2AM

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    #22

    Ancient Whale Bone Over Top Of What Used To Be A Well

    Ancient Whale Bone Over Top Of What Used To Be A Well

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    #23

    My Wife Had A Mini Heart Attack As We Drove Past This House. Nobody Lives There

    My Wife Had A Mini Heart Attack As We Drove Past This House. Nobody Lives There

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    #24

    I Had A Mini Heart Attack When I Saw This. Spotted In NYC

    I Had A Mini Heart Attack When I Saw This. Spotted In NYC

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    #25

    Sister Just Freaked Out, She Thought Someone Was In Her Flat. It Was Just Some Clothes Hanging Up In Front Of The Window

    Sister Just Freaked Out, She Thought Someone Was In Her Flat. It Was Just Some Clothes Hanging Up In Front Of The Window

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    #26

    Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack Upon First Glance

    Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack Upon First Glance

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