Who knew? Ancient Greek architects might have been on to something when they built the Parthenon with subtle curves and without right angles.  Some scholars argue that these features were intended to counter the brain’s tendency to see optical illusions.

Turns out that the folks at NOVA gain known about this for a while. Watch a bit of video below, courtesy of NOVAonline, to learn more.

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