TEST your IQ to the max with this tricky brainteaser, that will have you scratching your head trying to solve it.
If you can spot the six items that need tidying up in this image, you have the eyes of a hawk.
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Whether you’re trying to improve your sight, or test your IQ, this puzzle will prove a challenge to many readers.
Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot the six items that need tidying up.
Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself.
If you can do it in under 40 seconds, you are said to have 20/20 vision.
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The brainteaser, provided by DFS depicts two images of a woman working from home at her desk.
At first glance it looks like her home office is very neat and tidy in both images.
However, in the second image, there are six items which are out of place.
Unless you’re lucky enough to find the messy items immediately, we recommend analysing the pattern very closely to spot the answer.
The visual deception of this image will have you peeling your eyes, but the payoff is worth it.
If you need a hint, we recommend first focusing on the bottom half of the image.
There are three items out of place on the floor, one on the desk, and two in the top half of the image.
If you’re looking for more of a challenge, this brainteaser encourages car lovers to spot the motor with the roof down in less than 15 seconds.
Another tricky puzzle asks hawk-eyed readers to spot five tickets hidden amongst a sea of football fans.
If that’s still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds.
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.
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 40 seconds?
For those struggling to find the answer, we have marked the solution for you.
How many items were you able to spot?
