FOUND yourself at a loose end this weekend? We have just the thing to keep you and your brain busy. This clever restaurant-themed brainteaser, devised by Tombola, is designed to put your observational skills to the test. Somewhere in this bustling restaurant scene, filled with happy diners, a sneaky fork and knife are cleverly concealed.
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But beware – this optical illusion is no easy feast for the eyes. On average, it takes a whopping 38 seconds to spot the hidden cutlery, and one in five people have thrown in the towel altogether. Think you’ve got what it takes to crack this tasty challenge in record time?.
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You must bring out your best game to crack this challenge otherwise it will leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock. But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?.
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Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence. So you might want to try The Sun's wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain. The answer to our original puzzle is coming up, as well as some more challenging tasks to try.
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In this mind-bending image, everyone can count the ducks but if you can find the hidden needle among the reeds in less than seven seconds you may have 20/20 vision. Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.
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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.
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Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include:. Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
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