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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beautiful optical illusion sees letters spelling 'nectar' hidden in garden - can you spot them in 30 seconds
The image of a beautiful garden is more than meets the eye, as there is a message hidden among the flowers. The photo may look like a simple painting, but there are tiny letters spelling out the word 'nectar'. The optical illusion cleverly hides the word, which refers to a sweet watery secretion produced by plants, like the flowers in the photo. Optical illusions use color, light and patterns to create pictures that can be misleading or difficult to decipher. There are often hidden images and messages that your brain might not catch at first glance. See how long it takes you to find the six letters hiding in the image. Those with extra keen eyesight may spot the word in under 30 seconds. Get ready to set your timer and take in the garden scene. Try to spot the words before scrolling down to see the reveal. Ready? Set. Go! If you haven't yet found the message, start by looking for a single letter, like the 'T'. The letter is made with lines marking the flower. Once you catch the 'T', it's hard to un-see it. If you need another hint, once you find the 'T', the 'A' isn't hiding far behind. Take a look below to see if you found the letters. Now that you've found two letters, try to find the 'N', 'E', 'C', and 'R'. The 'C' may be the easiest letter to find as it takes up the entirety of one flower. If you're still struggling to find the message or want to check if you're correct, take a look below for the reveal. Ready for another? Not done yet with optical illusions? Take a look at the image below and see if you can find the squirrel's tail among a flock of chickens. The repetitive image may trick your brain, but there is an obvious detail that sticks out among the crowd of chickens. Take a look at the photo and see if you can spot the squirrel's tail in under five seconds. Ready? Set. Go! If you couldn't find the tail, direct your attention to the top half of the image and see if you can find where the pattern deviates. For those who found the tail or are ready to give up, direct your attention below for the grand reveal. Last try Ready for one last optical illusion to test your brain? Take a look at the image below and try to find the odd animal out. The picture depicts a group of cute, plump birds gathered in a meadow - but there's one animal that's different from the rest. A pig is hiding in the flock of birds below. The pig is shaped similarly to the birds, so you may not catch it at first. Study the photo below and see if you can find the pig in under 13 seconds. Ready? Set. Go! Did you find the hidden pig? If you need a hint, direct your attention to the top of the animals' heads. The birds don't have ears and have beaks instead of a snout. Although some are the same color as the pig, they have skinny legs and wings that the pig doesn't have. If you're ready for the reveal, take a look below to see where the pig was hiding. Congratulations on making it to the end of the optical illusion tests! Optical illusions and brain teasers can help enhance cognitive skills and are a great mental exercise. They can help you further understand how your brain processes information and how you interpret visual reality.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Everyone can see the newbuild rooftops – but can you spot the house that's different in under 10 seconds?
At first glance, all of the houses in this image look completely identical, but hidden among them is one with a subtle difference. The puzzle was created by The Professional Snagging Company to test how well the average person can spot small differences, and this visual brainteaser is trickier than it looks. 9 To some, the houses all look the same, and only 1 in 10 can find the odd one out without giving up. The change is small, but once you see it, you'll wonder how you missed it. Think you've got a good eye for detail? The challenge is simple; find the one house that's different, and do it in less than 10 seconds. If you get stuck, the experts recommend focusing on the finer details. It might be something as simple as a door handle or window frame being slightly off. If you look closely, you can see that the 7th house in the third row isn't quite like the others. The bottom-left window only has one line, unlike every other house on the grid. Science has proven that trying out brainteasers and looking at optical illusions is beneficial for your brain's health. Cognitive stimulation improves mental agility and improves your memory recall. Only one in 5 can say the colour without reading the word in this mind-boggling brain challenge - are you in the top 20%- Some have suggested that keeping your brain active can reduce the risk of cognitive decline in old age. The positive stress caused by brain teasers and optical illusions force your brain to become more flexible. However, the Alzheimer's Society has warned that nothing is as effective at decreasing your risk of dementia as healthy living habits. Smoking, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, little socialising and low physical activity can all contribute to an increased risk of dementia. 9 Any exercise that increases your heart rate - including running and even just walking - help slash the risk of dementia. Reducing your intake of red meats, which are high in saturated fat, have also been linked to an increased rate of heart problems and dementia. Here are some more brain teasers to keep your mental fitness up. 9 9 9 9 9 9 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. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: 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. Focus and attention: 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.
