When light passes through water, it bends due to refraction, causing objects viewed through water to appear distorted or reversed; this optical illusion demonstrates how water acts like a magnifying glass that bends light rays, making a right-pointing arrow appear to point left when viewed through a glass of water.
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How We BROKE Google With a Glass of Water!
Added:Can a simple glass of water magically reverse this arrow?
>> Today, we are testing six insane viral hacks to see if they're real or fake.
>> I'm Tashu.
>> And I'm Ammaron. And welcome to Explorer Studio.
>> LET'S GO.
OKAY, GUYS. Look closely. The arrow points right.
>> But what What happens when I add water?
Keep your eyes on the arrow.
>> What? It flipped. It points left now.
>> This is 100% real. But how? It's called refraction. The water acts like a magnifying glass and bends the light.
>> Science is epic.
Hack number two.
We are going to glitch your brain right >> Now. Yes, you.
>> Do this with us. Take your first two fingers.
Cross them tight just like this.
>> Now, close your eyes.
>> And gently rub the tip of your nose with two fingers.
>> [laughter] >> Oh my god, it literally feels like I have two noses.
>> It feels [laughter] so weird.
>> It's a sensory illusion.
>> Try it at home right now. And comment below if you felt two noses.
>> Hack number three. The ultimate computer trick.
>> Bro, open the Google.
>> Okay, Tashu.
>> Bro, type Google gravity.
Now, instead of search, type I'm feeling lucky.
>> Okay, Tashu. Tashu, now watch the magic.
>> Wow.
Wow.
We just broke Google.
>> You can literally pick up the search bar and throw it.
>> This is totally and so much fun.
Oh.
Wow.
Wow.
>> All three hacks worked.
Which one was your favorite?
>> The water arrow, the double nose, >> or broken Google. Tell us in the comments right now.
>> If you want to be smart and learn MORE SECRETS, >> SMASH THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.
>> Because we are the explorers.
>> Bye-bye.
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