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Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Optical illusion: Can you spot the hidden Pokémon in this mind-bending image?
Can you spot the hidden Pokémon in this swirling optical illusion?(Reddit/u/opticalillusions) Optical illusions can do wonders. These visual puzzles have the power to actually challenge your perception, hint at personality traits, and even enhance your vision. We often enjoy brainteasers for the thrill and fun, but some illusions border on mind-bending trickery. One such example is making waves on Reddit's u/opticalillusions forum, per The Mirror. At first glance, the image is just a swirling, hypnotic puzzle. But if you take a closer look, you will spot a Pokémon character hidden in the chaos. Remember, this illusion plays with movement and focus, making it hard to believe your own eyes. Which Pokémon is hidden in the flames? This viral optical illusion shows a colorful swirl resembling a flickering flame. The puzzle is tough due to its trippy design, and your task is to find what is camouflaged within. Remember, somewhere in that vibrant image lies a Pokémon character, specifically one from the fiery evolution line. Shared on social media, the challenge dares viewers to look closely and figure out what is really going on. At first glance, the image seems abstract. But slow down, focus, and you might just catch the character hiding in it. Check it here. Optical Illusion: The Answer Stop the moving illusion at the right moment, and there it is, Charizard. The fiery Pokémon is cleverly hidden within the flame-like pattern, making it nearly impossible to spot at first glance. The movement distracts the eye, but a well-timed pause reveals the truth. It is a clever visual trick that plays with focus, patience, and attention to detail. Also read: Optical Illusions: Understand how they fool your brain with these 5 examples As reported by The Mirror, this moving illusion is a classic example of a Magic Eye illusion, where a 3D figure is cleverly hidden in a 2D pattern. Created in 1991 by engineer Tom Baccei, 3D artist Cheri Smith, and programmer Bob Salitsy, the illusion plays with depth and repetition. To experience it properly, bring the center of the image close to your nose, then slowly pull back and watch the magic unfold. FAQs 1. What is hidden in the optical illusion? Charizard, the fiery Pokémon, is hidden within the moving flame-like pattern. 2. How do you spot Charizard in the illusion? Pause the moving video at the right moment and focus on the central shape, andCharizard becomes visible. 3. Why is it so hard to see at first? The constant movement and chaotic pattern distract the eye, making it difficult to pick out the hidden shape.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Topeka residents frustrated by water meter charge, city responds
TOPEKA (KSNT) – For years, only Topeka residents with active water meters have paid into the city's utility system. Those users were also covering the cost for thousands of inactive meters, properties not using water but connected to the city's infrastructure. Now that's changing. The city introduced a 'readiness to serve' charge last year, a monthly fee for every water meter, whether it's active or not. Residents like Cheri Smith were caught off guard when a new item showed up on her utility bill. A monthly charge for her inactive water meter that hasn't been used in over a decade. Topeka customers may notice utility bill change, impacting vacant property owners 'I just think it's ridiculous. I don't think there's anything fair about it,' Smith said. 'Nobody should have to pay for a service they are not getting. You know, it's, it's just, it's not right.' Officials say the charge is not about usage, it's about access. Previously, the cost to maintain all water meters fell on those currently using water. That meant property owners were unknowingly covering the costs of meters not in use and not even theirs. 'We have always kept track of all of our meters and all of our infrastructure, and there's a cost to doing that prior to the readiness to serve going into effect,' City of Topeka Utilities Deputy Director, Nicole Malott said. 'That cost is being borne by everyone else except for the property owner who is experiencing the benefit.' The new fee amount is based off of the size of your meter. It is now applied to all meters, even those that are turned off. The city says it's not a penalty, rather a way to fund the city's infrastructure fairly. Some property owners say the change was poorly communicated and seems more like a cash grab than a cost distribution fix. 'So, I just think it's extortion,' Smith said. 'I think it's getting people over a barrel. It's you know, they know that a lot of people are just too tired and too busy to fight. I waited two months to start fighting it.' The city says the 'readiness to serve' charge will help hold property owners responsible for their inactive meters, especially as the infrastructure ages. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
