We all have a strong survival instinct, one that kicks in the moment that we sense danger. For some of us, our 'fight or flight' mode can be a little too sensitive to perceived threats, and we end up scaring the hell out of ourselves for no particular reason.
But hey, better safe than sorry, am I right?
This list, compiled as a part 2 to this one by Bored Panda, is a series of times when people's hearts skipped several beats because of optical illusions, coincidences or just simple misunderstandings. From ghostly apparitions that turned out to be the delivery guy, to a seemingly sawn-in-half dog, you're sure to sympathize with the people who took these scary photos!
Scroll down below to check these horrifyingly cool photos out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
#23 Someone Spilled Their Smoothie In Class, And Now It Looks Like A Crime Scene
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304points
#24 I Put My Son In A Halloween Onesie Without Thinking Much About It And Gave Myself A Heart Attack At 2AM
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285points
#26 My Wife Had A Mini Heart Attack As We Drove Past This House. Nobody Lives There
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275points
#28 Sister Just Freaked Out, She Thought Someone Was In Her Flat. It Was Just Some Clothes Hanging Up In Front Of The Window
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243points
