You have 20/20 vision if you can spot the odd word within 10 seconds
IF you need a break from sunbathing and want to give your brain a workout, why not try this devilishly tricky brain teaser?
There is a strange word on the picture, surrounded by decoys, and only those with the best eyesight can spot the incorrect spelling within 10 seconds. But do you think you are one of them?
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The brain teaser was created by My paper writersin an attempt to test people’s eyesight. The image shows 15 rows of the word ‘OCEAN’.
There’s a random misspelled word hidden somewhere, but only people with a keen eye can find it in 10 seconds.
The longer you look at the picture, the more difficult it becomes.
Your brain instinctively corrects spelling mistakes, which can make it difficult to recognize the error.
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However, some people will naturally draw their attention to the anomaly.
If you are still struggling and longing for a clue, try focusing on the right side of the image instead of the left side. Still can’t find it?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone: one in five people couldn’t crack it in 10 seconds. If you gave up, scroll down for the answer.
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Players with a keen eye should be able to spot the letters ‘ooean’ in the sixth row from the top
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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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