Moon Illusion Experiment
Neil explains how to debunk the moon illusion by changing your perspective. By looking at the moon upside down, your brain loses reference points, making the moon appear its actual size. Chuck hilariously contemplates the experiment, leading to a comical end to the discussion.In this clip
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