What do you see in this optical illusion? It might say something about your personality

Are you looking to tie the knot, or are you a free spirit who can’t be tied down? A single image could reveal your deepest intentions. This romantic optical illusion says a lot about your personality — and the science behind it is pretty interesting.

When you see it, you might raise an eyebrow and think, “What’s romantic about this strange-looking Rorschach test?” First, you might need to understand how optical illusions impact your mind. Tap or click here for four optical illusions that will test your brain.

Second, sometimes it’s fun to see if a test can accurately reflect your personality or not. This one can tell whether you’re the romantic, flexible type or the free-spirited, independent type. Give it a gander and see what you think!

Which do you prioritize: love or freedom?

This test can answer that question for you. It went viral thanks to TikTok content creator Charles Meriot, who shares optical illusions with his audience. According to Meriot, this illustration can reveal a lot about your personality.

First, look at the picture below. What’s the first thing you see? Your love life might depend on the answer.

Crocodiles or Bird? This Optical Illusion Tells a Lot About Your Personality

Here’s what your response says about you, according to Meriot.

Two crocodiles

If you see two side profiles of crocodiles tilting their mouths together, you might be a romantic. You’re either in a relationship or looking to be in one. This can also indicate your flexible, adaptable nature.

For example, you’re probably versatile enough to adjust your personality based on who you are around. This may be because seeing the two crocodiles together indicates a character with strong social needs.

You see the two animals leaning towards each other, indicating your proclivity towards closeness and connecting with others by any means necessary.

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Kids are using a handy smartphone feature to cheat on tests

A video uploaded to TikTok has caused a bit of a debate about whether technology can or should be used in the classroom. More specifically, the problem is with a new feature included in iPhone’s latest operating system update.

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ChatGPT-4o is your kid's new math tutor

Boy do I wish this existed when Ian was in school! The founder of Khan Academy and his son test out OpenAI’s new tutoring tool. Pretty amazing stuff.

Mix it up: Timelapse videos make mundane things like a sunset exciting. On an iPhone or Android, open the Camera app and select Timelapse mode. Tap Record to start recording; tap it again to stop. FYI, 30 minutes of real time is roughly 10 seconds of timelapse footage. Test it with a nice sunset!

Why yesterday's emergency wireless test proved nothing

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Did you get the alert yesterday? Here’s my take, in one minute. 

🚀 This is only a test: NASA says the audio clip of astronauts in distress streamed on its YouTube channel was just a simulation. The clip, which said an astronaut on the ISS had a “tenuous” shot at survival, was only intended for team training. Glad all is OK.

Trivia

Here’s some trivia about something you probably do every day — CAPTCHA. You know, those annoying “tests” to prove you’re a human and not a bot. Which of these words isn’t part of the CAPTCHA acronym? Is it … A.) Completely, B.) Automated, C.) Turing or D.) Hackers?

Find the answer here

Every 13 miles

How often Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode requires human intervention. In a 1,000-mile test, drivers had to intervene to prevent dangerous behavior more than 75 times. The good: Self-driving mode brakes for pedestrians and lets oncoming cars through. The bad: It also runs red lights and drives into oncoming traffic. Just say no.

Take this 4-minute test to see how creative you are

Creativity is defined as the use of imagination or original ideas. Geniuses like Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell and Elon Musk are known for their brilliant creations that have truly influenced our world into what it is today. Tap or click here to see how SpaceX satellite internet launched.

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Can you beat this tricky color perception test?

How is your eyesight holding up? Do you still see clearly as you did in your youth? Most of us have at least a little bit of blurred vision when we get older so it’s a good idea to have your eyes checked regularly.

But, going to an eye doctor doesn’t sound like the best idea these days. Instead, why not take an eye test right from the comfort of home? Tap or click here to find out how.

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9 years earlier

How soon a new test can predict dementia. The test scans brain connections while you’re at rest to predict dementia up to nine years before diagnosis with 80% accuracy. This could be huge, both for early treatment and prevention.

$745 million

The price for a top-secret Air Force B‑21 Raider. The U.S. nuclear bomber came out of stealth for its first flight test in late May 2024. It’s designed to be “virtually invisible” to enemy radar, and it pretty much looks like a UFO with wings. Trust me, you’re gonna wanna see this.

How well do you think you know science, history and geography? Test yourself

Quick show of hands. How much do you remember from your high school classes? Even if it’s been decades since you last attended, some lessons like civics and home economics can linger throughout the years. Others, like history, math and science … maybe not so much.

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