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5 Visual Paradoxes To Blow Your Students’ Minds

We’ve seen some awesome logic paradoxes before, but let’s examine a few visual paradoxes that would make great mental warm-ups for your class!

1. The Penrose Triangle

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The [Penrose triangle](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrose_triangle), featured in M.C. Escher’s *[Waterfall](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfall_(M._C._Escher))*.

2. The Penrose Stairs

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Escher went on to use the [Penrose stairs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrose_stairs) in his work, *[Ascending and Descending](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascending_and_Descending)*. Featured in *[Inception](http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/08/the-never-ending-stories-inceptions-penrose-staircase/)* as well.

3. The Blivet

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The Blivet looks like a crazy ‘E.’

4. The Impossible Cube

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The [impossible cube](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impossible_cube).

Image from 4C

5. The Möbius Strip

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Photo by Spacemanbob

Standing out from the crowd, Möbius strips are great since kids can actually, and easily, build them. A two-dimensional shape with only one side.

Also offers a perfect opportunity to discuss the umlaut!

📂 Filed under Paradoxes.

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