Only 15% can spot the correct hidden image in this blurred optical illusion – but can you do it in less than 30 seconds?
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IN PLAIN SIGHT Only 15% can spot the correct hidden image in this blurred optical illusion – but can you do it in less than 30 seconds?
ONLY 15% of of millennials can spot the correct hidden image in this blurred optical illusion - but can you do it in less than 30 seconds?
Take a look at this image below. What can you spot? A swing? A bench? Or something completely different?
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Set your timer then take a close look at this blurry image - what do you see?
Credit: Twist museum
Put your IQ and observation skills to the test with this tricky optical illusion which at a quick glance looks like a blur of red images.
However, taking a closer look, you may be able to spot something hidden within the image.
Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself.
But, if you can't spot it straight away, don't be disheartened as only 14% of people were able to spot the hidden image.
The majority of those who noticed the image were Gen Z, aged 16-28, where 18% pointed it out.
And most people looking at the image got it wrong - with 44% spotting something completely different all together.
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 from Twist Museum, require challengers thinking outside the box.
This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions.
Twist Museum encourages its visitors to engage their senses, while exploring and putting to the test the power of the mind through immersive experiences.
Only 15% can spot the correct hidden image in this blurred optical illusion - but can you do it in less than 30 seconds?
And you can test your vision to the max with this sizzling summer brainteaser, that is guaranteed to leave your mind boggled.
Everyone can see the dog, but can you spot the 12 differences between the two family barbecues?
If you're looking for more of a challenge, only the most sharp-eyed will be able to spot the spade amongst the sea of card suits in this tricky puzzle.
If that's not hard enough, try looking for the five hidden utensils in this office scene.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
And only those with a high IQ will be able to spy the odd one out in this grid of new-build houses.
Plus you need a high IQ to find the missing number in this brainteaser – but can you beat the three minute record?
You're also a genius if you spot the convertible in under 15 seconds in this mind bending puzzle.
Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 30 seconds?
If you saw a chair - well done - you got it right.
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