Anyone can see the old man, but you need a top IQ to recognize the other eight faces in the illusion within ten seconds
THIS mind-boggling brainteaser has amazed even the most avid puzzle fans.
Everyone can see the old man, but you have the I.Q of a genius to find the other eight faces anywhere in this image.
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Yes, there really are eight other faces in there.
For those puzzle-heads among you, there’s an extra catch: you have to try to find all eight faces within ten seconds.
So grab a timer, set it for ten seconds and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
While it may seem like a common sight, this is not an easy task and 99 percent of people give up.
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Optical illusions are purposefully designed to deceive our vision and can be used as simple determinants of intelligence.
The benefits of optical illusions
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how different brain regions respond to optical illusions.
Not only are they entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
By regularly exercising your brain a little, you increase your ability to focus and observe details.
Studies have shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
Improved concentration and attention span can, in turn, help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
Psychologists from the University of Glasgow discovered that staring at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see small print.
This brainteaser is made particularly difficult by the impressive shades and colors in the background of the image.
The artistic details incorporated into this illusion provide the perfect camouflage for the objects, as your eyes find it difficult to focus on one object.
After the National Institute of Environmental Science posted the illusion on their website, the image has attracted a lot of attention.
One commenter said: “I found five people (and one dog).”
While another said: “Does the dog count? hehe.”
Have you found all eight images yet?
If you need help, you can split the image into different sections. Then slowly search each section, one by one.
Or, if you found this puzzle too easy, why not try some of our other brainteasers?
Test your vision by trying it spot both animals in the world’s oldest optical illusion.
Only the top 1 percent can find both in seven seconds.
Or test your IQ by finding everything five differences between these two seemingly identical images.
This illusion was created to test your observation skills.
We’ve also added three more optical illusions for you below.
And if you weren’t able to find all the faces in the tight time of ten seconds, don’t worry: we’ve got the answers for you.
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