LONDON -- The phenomenon of perceiving intricate images in the natural world is not an uncommon occurrence -- think people who see Jesus' face on their toast or U.S. presidents in potato form.
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The universe has bestowed upon us mere humans another such wondrous sight -- and the great forces of the internet have ensured we all get to marvel at it. 。

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Behold: a pothole seen in Scotland, shared by Reddit user Rhyzzz, which looks strikingly like a map of the great nation of Australia. 。

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There's even a hint of Tasmania.Credit: reddit / rhyzzz / google maps / mashable composite。

The miraculous pothole appears to surround some sort of drainage grate, which has resulted in some truly spectacular punning:。

Comment from discussion In Scotland I found a pothole that looks like Australia..Comment from discussion In Scotland I found a pothole that looks like Australia..Comment from discussion In Scotland I found a pothole that looks like Australia..Comment from discussion In Scotland I found a pothole that looks like Australia..。

And then this fantastic exchange happened:。

And then this fantastic exchange happened: 。

Credit: reddit。Thank you, internet. And thank you, magical pothole.。