Optical Illusion

IF you think you are good at spotting tiny details, this latest visual brainteaser might just put you to the ultimate test.

The puzzle shows a dazzling grid of colourful rings, and lurking among the glittering chaos is a single prize engagement ring.

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The engagement ring has been designed to blend almost seamlessly with the surrounding jewels. 

However, somewhere among the sparkly mix of rings lies just one special design: a diamond set in a gold band.

This sparkling stumper isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. 

The creators at image editor experts Remove Background have challenged players to find it in under 15 seconds..

Some smug puzzle pros claim to have spotted it in the blink of an eye, while others admit they spent minutes staring before finally giving up.

Experts say that challenges like this can give your brain a mini-workout, sharpening attention to detail and boosting focus. 

Are you able to spot it or will you be left scratching your head?

Time is tight, but if you ace this task, you must have 20/20 vision.

It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the key is to carefully examine each element of the scene.

You might wish to start from the bottom right corner of the image and work your way up.

Did you manage to spot the hidden ring? If so, congratulations!

Still struggling? Don’t worry as there will be a solution image at the bottom.

Fancy giving a go at more brainteasers? Check if you have a high IQ by trying to find the hidden elephant in just eight seconds.

This mind-boggling brainteaser has even the most professional puzzlers scratching their heads in pursuit of the answer.

Everyone can spot the elephant but the challenge is to count her legs.

Still up for one more? This tricky optical illusion has left puzzle-lovers questioning the quality of their eyesight.

Finding the hidden baby rhino buried in this group of elephants is a challenge – can you do it in less than ten seconds?

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IF you took a quick glance at this snail, you’d swear he was just like any other.

In fact, even if you stare at this creature you likely won’t spot his rare anatomical problem.

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However, this issue is said to be “ruining his love life” and condemning him to a “chaste and sterile” existence, according to scientists.

Officially dubbed Ned the snail, this little guy looks like a stereotypical snail, complete with two antennae and a brown shell.

But there is a prominent problem with his appearance, though most people won’t spot it.

Peel your eyes and examine this “shellebrity” closely – can you spot his off feature?

This common garden snail was discovered by New Zealand nature lover and author Giselle Clarkson.

Something off

She noticed that “something looked off” and said she even wondered if Ned was a different species.

So, have you spotted what it is that makes Ned so special?

If you’re still scratching your head, we recommend paying particular attention to his shell.

While Ned’s rare condition may not register to you, experts have launched an international campaign to find him an equally-rare mate.

You may even be able to help – but first, why not give it one last go to spot the odd feature?

Anyone who has ever seen a snail knows that it has a “whorl” – a pattern of spirals or concentric circles – on the side of its shell. 

However, nature lovers know that this feature can only be found on one side, usually the right.

Well you guessed it, Ned’s coils are on the wrong side of his shell.  

While a large majority of snails have the spiral on the right side, around one in 40,000 have the spiral on the left side.

Snails are asymmetrical, meaning they fit together like a jigsaw during “face-to-face” mating.

International attention

This means a typical right-coiled snail and left-coiled snail such as Ned, who is named after famous leftie Ned Flanders from The Simpsons, won’t quite fit together properly when facing.

Now New Zealand Geographic has launched the “Let’s find a mate for Ned” campaign.

The campaign is telling gardeners to “head out into the garden and have a rummage” for another left-coiled common garden snail.

If anyone finds a left-coiled one, they’re urged to contact [email protected].

More brainteasers

Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.

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.

Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.

Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.

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SUN-SEEKERS are challenged to test their IQ to the max with this mind boggling beach brainteaser.

With temperatures soaring this bank holiday Monday, many Brits are flocking to the beach to soak up the late summer sun.

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But do you have the skills to spot the two beach essentials hidden within this image in 10 seconds or less?

Whether you’re hoping to improve your problem solving skills or boost your memory, this puzzle is bound to be a challenge for many readers.

Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot beach essentials in just a few seconds.

Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself.

If you can do it in under 10 seconds, you are said to have the eyes of a hawk.

At first glance, it looks like the image provided by Super Label Store shows multiple of each of the beach essentials.

However, those with the sharpest eyes will immediately be able to tell that this is not the case.

This puzzle tricks your eyes into thinking that all of the beach items are duplicates.

However, there are two essentials that only appear once in the image.

Unless you’re lucky enough to find the odd one out immediately, we recommend analysing the pattern very closely to spot the answer.

The visual deception of this image will have you scratching your head trying to solve it, but the payoff is worth it.

If you need a hint, we recommend focusing on the bottom half of the image.

One of the hidden items can be found in the bottom left hand corner of the image.

If you’re looking for more of a challenge, this clever puzzle asks you to find the playing card suits that are the wrong colour.

And only those with the eyes of a hawk will be able to spot the two odd items out in this summer themed brainteaser.

Festival fans are challenged to spot the drummer hidden in this festival scene.

And finally, jewellery fans are urged to locate the diamond ring hidden at the beach in this summer puzzle.

Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 10 seconds?

For those struggling to find the answer, we have marked the solution for you.

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IT looks like it should be easy when you first look at it.

But it might be harder than you think to distinguish the odd mistake in this number jumble.

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The chart features a sea of identical numbers, each reading 4502.

However, there one different number, hiding in plain sight.

And it takes someone with eyes as sharp as a hawk to spot the odd one out – especially if you manage to do it in less than 20 seconds.

Ai Ching Goh, co-founder of Piktochart, said of the brainteaser: “This campaign is a fun reminder of how easy it is to miss small details, especially in data-heavy designs.

“Imagine you’re at work and your boss asks you to check over the latest numbers.

“Would you be able to spot the mistake?”

If you’re struggling, it’s a good idea to take the puzzle column by column.

Scroll down through the rows as you flit your eyes up and down, trying to spot the number that doesn’t fit.

If things aren’t getting any easier, try splitting the box of numbers into quarters – taking one at a time.

And if your frustration is getting the better of you, you can find the answer below.

Brainteasers are excellent for your noggin because they stimulate cognitive function, improve problem-solving skills and enhance overall mental agility.

They also challenge different areas of the brain, including memory, logic and spatial reasoning. 

So what’s the benefit exactly? Improved neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to adapt and form new neural connections.

As well as this, activities like brainteasers, puzzles and riddles require you to think critically, which also sharpens your analytical and reasoning skills.

If you want to continue to challenge your brain further, you can find a range of optical illusions on our website.

Different images can test different parts of your brain.

This image of pearls might be a good way to test your eyesight, while this maths puzzle helps improve your critical thinking.

What about testing your eyesight by spotting the word ‘Ball’ in this mind-boggling illusion?

Or if numbers is more your game, try and spot the number 879 in this sea of 876s.

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ONLY 15% of of millennials can spot the correct hidden image in this blurred optical illusion – but can you do it in less than 30 seconds?

Take a look at this image below. What can you spot? A swing? A bench? Or something completely different?  

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Put your IQ and observation skills to the test with this tricky optical illusion which at a quick glance looks like a blur of red images. 

However, taking a closer look, you may be able to spot something hidden within the image.

Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself.

But, if you can’t spot it straight away, don’t be disheartened as only 14% of people were able to spot the hidden image.

The majority of those who noticed the image were Gen Z, aged 16-28, where 18% pointed it out.

And most people looking at the image got it wrong – with 44% spotting something completely different all together.

By working through puzzles on a regular basis, you will actively engage the brain’s memory systems and directly improve your future attempts at visual challenges. 

Many brainteasers, like this one from Twist Museum, require challengers thinking outside the box. 

This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions. 

Twist Museum encourages its visitors to engage their senses, while exploring and putting to the test the power of the mind through immersive experiences.

And you can test your vision to the max with this sizzling summer brainteaser, that is guaranteed to leave your mind boggled.

Everyone can see the dog, but can you spot the 12 differences between the two family barbecues?

If you’re looking for more of a challenge, only the most sharp-eyed will be able to spot the spade amongst the sea of card suits in this tricky puzzle.

If that’s not hard enough, try looking for the five hidden utensils in this office scene.

And only those with a high IQ will be able to spy the odd one out in this grid of new-build houses.

Plus you need a high IQ to find the missing number in this brainteaser – but can you beat the three minute record?

You’re also a genius if you spot the convertible in under 15 seconds in this mind bending puzzle.

Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 30 seconds?

If you saw a chair – well done – you got it right.

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TEST your vision to the max with this perplexing brain teaser, that will have you scratching your head trying to solve it.

Everyone can see the busy office scene, but only the most eagle-eyed can spot the five hidden utensils in this busy office scene.

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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 five hidden utensils in under 18 seconds.

Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself.

If you can spot all five within 18 seconds, you are said to have 20/20 vision.

The brainteaser, provided by Diamond Interiors, depicts a busy office scene, featuring people working, chatting and having meetings.

At first glance, it is hard to spot the five utensils hidden within the scene.

However, look closely and the hidden items will begin to be revealed.

Unless you’re lucky enough to spot the five utensils immediately, we recommend analysing the image in great detail.

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 focusing on the table right in the middle of the image.

The first utensil can be found balanced on top of the table.

If you’re looking for something a bit harder, only those with eagle eyes will be able to find the hidden word amongst the flowers in this summer scene.

Another tricky puzzle challenges readers to say the colour without reading the word.

If that’s not hard enough, why not try looking for the jokers hidden in this poker scene in 10 seconds.

Finally, only the sharpest drivers will be able to spot all hazards in 15 seconds in this busy motorway scene.

Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 18 seconds?

For those struggling to find the answer, we have marked the solution for you.

How many utensils were you able to spot?

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EUROVISION fever has swept the nation.

And if you’re looking for something to keep yourself entertained before finding out if England can earn something more than “nil points” in the final tonight, we’ve got just the puzzle for you.

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But it’s not easy, as only those with the sharpest eyes can spot all five of the hidden microphones in the chaotic brainteaser, supplied by Best New Bingo Sites.

If you’re struggling, try following these tips.

For the first, look up to the sky to spot the sneaky mic.

England might end up with a disappointing result on Saturday night, but see if you can see the hiding device by the Union Jack.

The second is near another flag, and you’ll be a real génie if you can catch a glimpse.

Crazy dance moves are part and parcel of the song contest, but the guy kicking his leg up might want to be careful, as there’s one of the microphones right next to him.

Talk about hiding in plain sight, but the fourth can be found being used by one of those hoping for victory.

And the final microphone can also be spotted by the same guy in the leopard-print shirt.

Maybe take a look behind him?

If you still can’t figure out where the microphones are, scroll down to find out exactly where they are.

Certain brainteasers and optical illusions, particularly those that involve patterns or sequences, can help strengthen both short-term and long-term memory. 

By working through puzzles on a regular basis, you will actively engage the brain’s memory systems and directly improve your future attempts at visual challenges. 

Many brainteasers, like this one, require challengers thinking outside the box. 

This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions. 

It also translates to real-life situations where you might need to approach challenges in new and inventive ways.

If you’re after another brainteaser to challenge yourself, try this one – as apparently only those with a high IQ are able to find the heart hidden among the spring flowers.

Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.

Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.

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