PHOTO GALLERY: Seeing faces in everyday objects

Researchers have discovered most faces seen in everyday objects — a phenomenon known as face pareidolia — are male.

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In a study involving 3800 people, Queensland researchers found faces seen in objects usually have a specific emotional expression and often have a specific age and gender.

“In most people, chances are you’re going to see a young male,” Research Fellow at the University of Queensland’s school of psychology, Dr Jess Taubert, told Ross and Russel.

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After chatting about the researchers’ findings, 3AW Breakfast was bombarded with photos of face pareidolia. Here are some of our favourites: