Everyone can see the playful dog - but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you spot the pumpkin & worm in 12 seconds

THIS optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics stumped and scratching their heads for answers.

The countdown starts now, if you can spot both the hidden worm and the pumpkin in less than 12 seconds, you might have a high IQ and 20/20 vision.

Can you find the pumpkin and the worm in this picture? Credits: Jagranjosh

The picture shows a happy family decorating a tree with cards while their little gray dog runs around.

But the task is to spot objects that are harder to see.

The illusion is particularly difficult because the answers are particularly well camouflaged.

How can optical illusions and brain teasers help me?

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brain teasers can have many cognitive benefits because they can stimulate different regions of the brain.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem Solving Skills: Regular practice improves analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Memory Enhancement: These challenges often require recall and can contribute to better memory functioning.
Creativity: they encourage thinking outside the box, encourage creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: working on optical illusions and brain teasers requires concentration, which contributes to improved focus.
Stress Relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

Any luck? Here’s a clue, the answers are part of both cat and mom.

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Don’t worry if you’re struggling, this is one of our trickiest teases yet, and we’ve included the solution at the bottom of the page.

In the meantime, why not try some other optical illusions while scrolling?

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Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that looking at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.

And according to ZenBuisness, “These visual puzzles can provide you with good mental exercise, which in turn can help you think more effectively and solve problems more easily.”

The pumpkin can be found in mom’s hair, and the worm is the cat’s tail.