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Bionic arm, artwork
Bionic arm. Computer artwork or a man whose left arm has been replaced with a robotic prosthesis that is controlled by his brain

Infrared image of photographer C014 / 9284
Infrared image of photographer at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Calcium carbonate, SEM C017 / 8495
False-coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of microscopic crystals of calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate has many polymorphs (different shaped) crystal forms

Calcium carbonate, SEM C017 / 8497
False-coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of microscopic crystals of calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate has many polymorphs (different shaped) crystal forms

Skin surface, SEM C017 / 8494
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vapour entrapments/sweat globules on the surface of human skin

Skin surface, SEM C017 / 8493
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vapour entrapments/sweat globules on the surface of human skin

Calcium carbonate, SEM C017 / 8491
False-coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of microscopic crystals of calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate has many polymorphs (different shaped) crystal forms

Dental model. Close-up of a clay cast of a human mouth with an artificial resin tooth (centre right)

Normal chest, coloured x-ray C013 / 5283
False-colour normal chest x-ray, showing a womans healthy lungs, elongated heart and the aortic arch. The lungs (yellow-orange areas to the left and right of the central spinal column)

Normal chest coloured x-ray C013 / 5280
False-colour normal chest x-ray, side view, showing a womans healthy lungs (yellow-orange areas to the right of the spinal column)

Bindweed pollen grains, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bindweed (Calystegia sepium) pollen grains (blue). There is great variation in the size, shape and surface texture of pollen

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920

Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja) caterpillar, showing defensive false eyes, Whiteford National Nature Reserve, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, South Wales, May

Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as the Black Locust or False Acacia, is a tree in the subfamily Faboideae

Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees such as this one, the False Acacia The mushroom is commonly known as hen-of-the-woods, rams head and sheeps head

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1948. Front page of the early edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune, 3 November 1948, erroneously announcing the defeat of incumbent President Harry S

FALSE DMITRY II (d. 1610). Tsar of Russia, 1607-10. The second of three imposters claiming to be the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, Dmitry Ivanovich. Line engraving

FALSE DMITRY I (1581-1606). Tsar of Russia, 1605-06. One of three imposters claiming to be the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, Dmitry Ivanovich

SHABBETAI TZEVI (1626-1676). Hebrew mystic from the Ottoman Empire and self-proclaimed messiah. Shabbetai Tzevi blessing one of his followers. Line engraving, 18th century

False Death-cap (Amanita citrina) fruiting body, growing amongst leaf litter in deciduous woodland, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

The false loves of chantecler

A false alarm on the fourth. Illustration shows Uncle Sam, holding a firecracker, trying to reassure a concerned-looking female figure with wings labeled Peace that all the noise she hears is for

The false alarm?. Illustration shows Uncle Sam inspecting a large alarm clock with the face of President Taft and a ringer labeled Roosevelt Policies; the hand on the clock shows it is nearing

False weights and measures in the New York custom-house. Illustration shows Customs official Edward L. Hedden holding a balance scale labeled HO Thompsons Pat

The false start, Jerome Park, N. Y
The false start, Jerome Park, N.Y. Print showing Jerome Park horse racing track, with crowds watching the false start of a race. Date c1868

Mothers coming, or false alarm

Assassination of Henri III
The fanatical Domincan friar, Jacques Cl?nt, presents King Henri III with false papers before stabbing him in the abdomen and killing him

Cat piano and animal choir
A cat piano and a choir of animals make up this unusual ensemble. A motely selection of humans also feature-a one legged man plays the cat piano

False-set-o
A women singing on stage hits the high note and her dentures come flying out. 1930

FALSE BOOKCASE
A false corner cupboard bookcase, concealing a drinks shelf, radio and speakers! Date: early 1930s

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

A false Paris outside Paris: A city created to be bombed, 1920
A page from the Illustrated London News, 1920, illustrating a sham Paris, created to trick German pilots flying at night into thinking they were bombing Paris during World War One

The beggars of New York
Cynical view of New York beggars who apparently pretend to be blind and hire babies to attract more sympathy, then go home or to the nearest eatery for a slap-up dinner. Date: 1886

Time Speed Happily - Cars Speeding legally
Time Speed Happily - A New Years card for 1908. Cars Speeding legally by, whilst a policeman (as Old Father Time, perched on a winter world complete ith beard and scythe)

Ballad / False Lover
THE FALSE LOVER WON BACK When John tells her he loves another, the fair maid goes after him and by the end hes as deep in love wi her as she was ower again. Date: traditional

Ballad / Yonge Andrew
YONGE ANDREW He lures the earls daughter with false promises, then strips her of her fine clothes and the money she has stolen for him from her father. Date: traditional

Breenus and his Sword
When Brennus defeats the Romans, he measures their tribute with false weights, they protest, he adds his sword, saying Vae victis ! (Woe to the defeated). Date: 4th century BCE

False Death-cap (Amanita citrina) fruiting bodies, growing in old woodland, New Forest, Hampshire, England, september

Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei brodiei) adult, rear view of head showing false eye markings, perched in tree, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Porcelain hand. This image could represent diseases that cause loss of mobility, such as arthritis, or that make the bones brittle, such as osteoporosis

Nano surgery. Conceptual computer artwork of nano robotic spiders repairing an eye. Nanotechnology could revolutionise many fields of science from manufacturing to surgery

Computer mouse and model hand

Robot baby doll
Robot doll. Camera (lower left) and switch (on the hand) on Robota, a robotic baby doll. The camera allows the doll to observe movements and actions

False eyes

Pancreatitis, CT scan
Pancreatitis. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through a patients abdomen showing a false aneurysm (red) due to chronic pancreatitis. The front of the body is at top

View of a hand holding various acrylic false teeth
False teeth. View of a hand holding various polished acrylic false teeth. The teeth were created in a handcrafted stainless steel mould

Hands holding strawberries
Strawberries (Fragaria sp.) being held in a pair of hands. Strawberries are false fruits, as the sweet fleshy parts develop from the receptacles of the flower rather than from the female parts

Phrenology model of a head. The pseudo-science of phrenology was based on the belief that a persons intellect and personality were related to the shape of their skull and scalp

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"Unveiling the Deception: Exploring False Hints Across Time and Space" Step into the world of Hogarth's "False Perspective, " where absurdities come to life in satirical form. This steel engraving, dating back to 1860, serves as a reminder that without knowledge of perspective, one is bound to create comical mishaps. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Amidst the colorful festivities lies an undercurrent identities and hidden truths waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly deceptive was the Dreadnought Hoax - an audacious prank that fooled even the most astute minds. A U-2 spy plane adorned with fictitious NASA markings took flight, blurring lines between reality and illusion in 1960s USA. Witness technological marvels unfold before your eyes as you encounter a prosthetic robotic arm through mesmerizing computer artwork. It showcases how science can imitate nature while challenging our perception of what is real. Delving deeper into history reveals Matthew Hopkins' infamous witch-hunting tactics. His false accusations sent shivers down spines during dark times when fear clouded judgment and innocent lives were shattered. The allure of beauty often conceals hidden falsehoods; take for instance lipstick trends from the swinging 1960s. Behind those vibrant shades lay layers of societal expectations and illusions crafted by advertising giants. Venturing into ancient Egypt brings us face-to-face with mysticism embodied by the Eye of Horus and Senenmut's false door. These symbols remind us that even within sacred spaces, there may lie enigmatic facades awaiting decipherment. Operation Mincemeat takes us on a wartime journey where naval ID cards became tools for deception. Major Martin's fabricated identity played a pivotal role in strategic maneuvers during World War II – showcasing how truth could be manipulated for greater good or ill intent.