Did you know that the principle of persistence of vision—a phenomenon in which afterimages linger on the retina—is often credited for why we perceive individual frames in film as a continuous motion? However, it's a blend of this and the "phi phenomenon," where we recognize movement between separate images shown in quick succession, that truly tricks our brain. This illusion forms the foundation of all video and animation, enchanting our senses into seeing life in still pictures. Share your own fascinating facts about the magic behind moving images!