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Mirage

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Visual TrickPlay
A mirage makes you believe something is there when it's actually not. SlideUnder the scorching sun, the highway seemed wet, but it was a mirage.
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Hot ConditionsPlay
Mirages are common in hot places where light bends easily. SlideWandering in the desert, she saw a mirage of water.
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Not a DreamPlay
Remember a mirage is a visual phenomenon, not a figment of imagination. SlideHe rubbed his eyes, unsure if the city skyline was a mirage.