THIS perplexing brain teaser has baffled even the most die-hard puzzle fans.
Anyone can see the old man, but you need the IQ of a genius to find the other eight faces hiding somewhere in this picture.
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Can you find all nine faces in this picture? Credit: The Minds Journal
Yes, there really are eight other faces.
For the puzzle geeks among you, there’s an extra catch: you have to try to find all eight faces within ten seconds.
So, grab the timer, set it to ten seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it seems like a simple picture, this is not an easy undertaking and 99 percent of people give up.
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Optical illusions are deliberately designed to deceive our vision and can be used as simple indicators of intelligence.
Advantages of optical illusions
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to optical illusions.
They are not only entertaining, but shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
By giving your brain a little exercise on a regular basis, you improve your ability to focus and observe details.
Studies have shown that people who regularly face optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
Improved concentration and attention span, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that looking at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
This puzzle is especially difficult because of the impressive shading and color in the background of the image.
The artistic details that have gone into this illusion offer perfect camouflage for objects, as it is difficult for your eyes to focus on any object.
After the National Institute of Environmental Science posted the illusion on its website, the image attracted a lot of attention.
One commenter said: “I found five people (and one dog).”
While another added: “Does a dog count? hehe.”
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Have you managed to find all eight pictures yet?
If you need help, try breaking the image into several parts. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
Or, if this puzzle seems too easy, why not try some of our other brain teasers?
Test your eyesight by trying to spot both animals in the world’s oldest optical illusion.
Only the top 1 percent can find both within seven seconds.
Or test your IQ by trying to find all five differences between these two seemingly identical pictures.
This illusion is designed to test your powers of observation.
We’ve also added three more optical illusions for you below.
And if you didn’t manage to find all the faces in the strictly allotted time of ten seconds, don’t worry, we have the answers for you.
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Let’s start with some of the more obvious faces along the Credits: The Minds Journal arcs
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Did you manage to spot these faces? Credit: The Minds Journal
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On this side of the arch were two more faces of Merit: The Minds Journal
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And between those faces was another!Credit: The Minds Journal
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That one was really tough Credit: The Minds Journal
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Can you spot a shark hiding somewhere in the sea? Credit: Facebook
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Were you able to find it within 11 seconds? Credit: Facebook
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Can you find the bear and the apple in this picture? Credit: Shutterstock
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Finding that apple was hard – good job
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Can you spot the odd one out in just ten seconds? Credit: jagranjosh/Bright Side
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Did you spot the teacup? Credit: jagranjosh/Bright Side
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