Visual Illusions: Why You See Things That Aren't There
*Correction: This episode was written by Jon Parnell*
What's the deal with all those little flashes of light you see when you close your eyes? And why do truck drivers and people in jail see glowing circles and spirals?
Hosted by: Hank Green
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