The “A Mirror Maze” exhibit is currently on view at the Museum of Science in Boston. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF Have you ever observed the branching of your eye’s blood vessels?

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A quick math brain test. You need to discover the pattern and solve it fast before the 11 seconds finish. Try it now!

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