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Explore the curious case of the haunted scrotum and the secrets of our mind playing tricks. What do you see in this eerie image?

Written byPhil Plait
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[Note: This post honors the day that is April 1.] I have posted many a picture purporting paranormal parts that are actually just our minds playing tricks on us. But this one really puts us to the test. Or testis. Yes. It's a haunted scrotum. It looks more like a monkey to me than a ghostly face, and there's a vas deferens between them. Maybe you see something different. Leave a comment if you do, and please keep it clean... but have a ball. Tip o' the urethra to Dr. Joe Albietz.

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