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Worst. Paraeidolia. Evah.

Discover why Australia railway platform paint erosion is causing a stir with claims it resembles Jesus. Is it really him?

Written byPhil Plait
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Australia is buzzing because some paint has eroded on a railway platform. Why? Because some people claim it looks like Jesus!

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Even seeing a face in that is a bit of a stretch. But Jesus? C'mon! I mean, maybe there's a face, and I see a hint of a beard... hey, wait a sec. I know who it really is. And you should definitely kneel before him!

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Tip of the Superman cape to the skeptical Richard Saunders. P.S. More AAS blogging coming up. I was pretty ill with a virus, but I'm all better now!

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