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The photo studio trick that fooled people for a century

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For over a century, people have stood completely still in front of a flat painted canvas of a scenic beach while giving a giant smile. They are desperately hoping you will somehow completely ignore the fact that the studio lighting makes absolutely zero sense.

The photo studio trick that fooled people for a century
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