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Everyone can see the pearls, but you need the eyes of a hawk to spot the diamond in less than 10 seconds

Everyone can see the pearls, but you need the eyes of a hawk to spot the diamond in less than 10 seconds

The Sun03-06-2025
HERE'S a puzzling brain teaser that will test your eyesight and intelligence.
Everyone can see the pearls, but you will need the eyes of an eagle-eyed hawk to spot the diamond in less than 10 seconds.
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The puzzle is made all the more difficult because the diamond is hidden among similar-shaped objects.
It's nestled between small circles, large circles and even medium-sized ones.
And also some shapes that look surprisingly like diamonds.
Not easy.
As well as a high IQ, you can boast to have laser-focused eyes if you pull this off.
If you haven't been able to spot the diamond, you can scroll below to find out where it is.
Certain brainteasers and optical illusions, particularly those that involve patterns or sequences, can help strengthen both short-term and long-term memory.
99 percent of people can't find the hidden objects in under 20 seconds - are you up to the challenge
By working through puzzles on a regular basis, you will actively engage the brain's memory systems and directly improve your future attempts at visual challenges.
Many brainteasers, like this one, require challengers thinking outside the box.
This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
If you're after another brainteaser to challenge yourself, try this one - as apparently only those with a high IQ are able to find the heart hidden among the spring flowers.
Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band's cover art that has confused fans for years.
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
It also translates to real-life situations where you might need to approach challenges in new and inventive ways.
If you're after another brainteaser to challenge yourself, try this one - as apparently only those with a high IQ are able to find the heart hidden among the spring flowers.
It also translates to real-life situations where you might need to approach challenges in new and inventive ways.
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