You can’t miss the playful dogs, but there’s an umbrella lurking in this optical illusion that will require 20/20 vision to find
THIS baffling optical illusion has puzzle fanatics scratching their heads looking for the answer.
Everyone can see the playful dogs, but you need a real high I.Q and impeccable observation skills to find the hidden umbrella.
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Yes, there really is an umbrella in it.
Although it may seem like a common sight, this is not an easy task and just over 1 percent of people actually succeed.
Optical illusion and brain teasers like these are purposefully designed to deceive our vision, and can be used as simple determiners 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 tricky by the different shades of vibrant colors in the background.
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The artistic details incorporated into the image – with the variety of food, wild animals mingling with pets and random objects placed in the center of the scene, have provided the perfect camouflage for the umbrella.
The busy nature of the image has made it difficult for our eyes to focus on a particular object.
Have you found the umbrella yet?
If you need help, you can split the image into different sections. Then slowly search each section, one by one.
But if you find this puzzle too easy, why not try some of our other brainteasers?
Test your driving IQ by trying it see which of these trucks is actually driving.
The image, originally posted on Xshows three trucks carrying an oval container with liquid.
The only hint you get is which direction the motors should move.
Only automotive professionals have been able to determine which truck is moving based on the way the fluid is slanted.
Or see if you can find the four-leaf clover somewhere in this tricky St. Patrick’s Day brainteaser.
If you manage to spot the four-leaf clover in less than 37 seconds, you will exceed the average time it takes to solve the challenge.
And you are considered very lucky, as only one in 10,000 clovers has four leaves.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you below.
And if you can’t find the umbrella, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
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