Today we have another fantastic illusion that warps human perception. In which direction do the black and white circles spin? After you come to a decision, check page 2 (below) to find the answer.
Spinning Circles Illusion
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Rather than success leading to happiness, it seems that it is actually happiness which breeds success…at least that’s what the research team at SoulPacake have come to believe. Experiments show that happy people are better at problem solving, seeing new options and being more creative, while the statistics suggest that happy persons have better marriages, finances, friendships, work performance and health. See what happens when SoulPancake carries out its own happiness experiments. Rather than striving for success, perhaps we should all be striving for happiness!
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