THIS mind-boggling brainteaser has baffled even the most thoughtful of puzzle fans.
Everyone can see the runners, but you need the IQ of a genius to spot the teddy bear hidden somewhere inside this picture.
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Can you spot the teddy bear in this picture? Credit: Bright Side
For the puzzle geeks among you, there’s an extra catch: you have to try to find the secret toy within 12 seconds.
And yes, there really is a bear there.
So, grab your timer, set it to 12 seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it may seem like a simple picture, this is not an easy task and 99 percent of people give up before finding a teddy bear.
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Brain teasers like these are deliberately designed to trick our eyesight 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 regularly exercising your brain, 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.
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This puzzle is especially tricky through the different shades of vibrant colors in the background.
The artistic details incorporated into the image – with children running wildly, bright headbands, shoes and clothing – offered the perfect camouflage for the bear.
The busyness of the image made it extremely difficult for our eyes to focus on any object.
Have you found the secret toy yet?
If you need help, try breaking the image into several parts. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
But if this puzzle seems too easy, why not try some of our other brain teasers?
Can you spot both the cheeky bear and the delicious apple in this picture of a family enjoying a walk in the woods?
Although it appears to be an ordinary picture, observers are told that they need 20/20 vision to find both objects.
Or test your organizational skills to see if you can find all five pairs of sunglasses in a messy pile of clothes.
Those who are used to finding what they need in what they call an organized mess will easily solve this puzzle.
If you didn’t manage to find the tricky teddy bear in the strictly allotted time of just 12 seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you below.
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Here’s that sly bear! Credit: Bright Side
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Can you spot all five cleaning sponges? Credit: Hiatt Hardware
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How fast were you able to spot all five? Credit: Hiatt Hardware
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Can you find the rabbit hiding somewhere in this picture? Credit: Fresherslive
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Good job – that one was really tough Credit: Fresherslive
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Can you spot the sunlight hiding among the leaves in this picture? Credit: Rattan Direct
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Were you able to find it within 15 seconds? Credit: Rattan Direct
Categories: Optical Illusion
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