White and gold dress: Here's the science behind why some people see blue The Mirror White and Gold Dress Pakistani in Pishwas Style #WS709 Eleven years ago, a single photo posted on Tumblr sparked one of the biggest internet debates of all time. The dress instantly divided the world, some swore it was white and gold, Mystery behind 'The Dress' revealed The Hindu The dress' went viral 10 years ago and taught us the science of color ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive