When to NOT Believe Your Own Eyes

The most famous gaslighter's line is, "Who you gonna believe, me or your own eyes?"  While you should NEVER believe a gaslighter, sometimes you shouldn't believe your own eyes, either. 

This week, we look at moments when you might not want to believe everything you see, or think.

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