You have 20/20 vision if you can find the odd word within 30 seconds
A WORDFUL brain teaser that will leave even the most astute puzzlers scratching their heads.
Can you find the odd word in the word sequence?
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Immersive education is a UK-based provider of academic enrichment programmes, with courses ranging from creative writing and analytics to software development and AI.
They created a seek-and-find puzzle to test the brightest minds.
The ability to pay attention to even the smallest details is a crucial skill in everyday life.
But how quickly can you find the strange word in the brain teaser?
You need excellent eyesight to solve the challenge in less than 30 seconds.
At first glance, it appears that the image shows the word “read” countless times.
But not everything is as it seems.
The creator’s decision to write the word in white on a black background plays with the eyes.
Here’s a hint: the first letter of the word “reading” is mistyped in one row.
If you’re having trouble finding the typo, focus on the bottom third of the image.
Do you think you’ve finally found the right word?
Once you have solved the brain teaser, scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
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The word “read” is accidentally written as “beads” eight rows from the bottom of the artwork.
You can see the misspelled word if you look at the words in the center of the puzzle.
MORE BRAIN TEASERS
Online gambling platform Raffle recently challenged the observational skills of puzzlers with an image of Las Vegas.
Among the bright yellow taxis and colorful buildings, they hid six cherries, clearly visible.
Can you break the 22 second record and find the fruits?
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Don’t forget to set a stopwatch so you can test yourself against the clock.
Here’s a tip: start your search by looking at the objects around the Ferris wheel.
Cherries are also strategically placed along the cars stuck in traffic.
Did you find all six cherries?
When you’re ready to check your answer, scroll down to the solution below.
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Cherries can be found behind the red car on the right, above the hotel, in the church window, above the restaurant, the shop nearby and hidden in the Ferris wheel.
British online printing company Instantprint took inspiration from procrastinating employees and created an office-themed brain teaser.
Can you find the lost business card?
Many people have admitted that they were able to solve the challenge in 18 seconds or less.
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Everyone can see the documents scattered across the desk, next to the receipts and notebooks.
But the business card is easily overlooked.
If you have trouble finding the calculator, look at the items surrounding the calculator at the bottom of the image.
When you think you have found the business card, scroll down to the solution below to check if you got it right.
Benefits of Brain Teasers and Optical Illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how different brain areas respond to brain teasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- Not only are they entertaining, they also shed light on the way our brains interpret visual data.
- By regularly training your brain, you improve your ability to concentrate and perceive details.
- Research has shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see significant improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
- Better concentration and attention span may help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision by helping you see small print better.
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