FROM the friendly stall owners to the seemingly endless selection of products, the brain teaser highlights how easy it is to get distracted when shopping.
So can you spot the five pretzels hidden in the busy market?
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Vape Globe challenged puzzlers to find five pretzels hidden around the market Credit: Vape Globe
Vape Globe is a German online store specializing in vape and e-cigarettes of various brands.
They were inspired by the last weeks of summer to create a themed puzzle.
According to the creators, even the most transparent puzzlers struggled to solve the challenge.
You’ll need 20/20 vision to spot the five pretzels hidden in plain sight.
Don’t forget to set a timer to see if you can beat the 22 second record.
The artwork depicts food for summer activities, including barbecues, outdoor parties and snacking on the go.
There is something unusual about the bag that the stall owner gives to one paying customer.
While the other stall owner appears to have a pretzel tattoo.
How many of the five pretzels have you found so far?
Here’s a clue: one of the pretzels can be spotted behind a pile of food to the left of the picture.
You have 20/20 vision if you can spot all 5 differences between two office scenes in less than 21 seconds
If you’re still struggling to find the knot-shaped pastry, look at the container on the floor behind the woman.
Take a closer look at what’s in her bag to find the last hidden pretzel.
When you’re ready to check your answers, scroll down to the solutions below to find out where all five pretzels were.
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Three pretzels are to the right of the market while the stall owner is holding a bag with one and the other is behind a pile of food on the left Credit: Vape Globe
The pretzel can be spotted behind the pile of food on the left side of the picture and on the bag held by the stall owner.
The third pretzel is in a bowl on the floor, the fourth is in a woman’s bag, and the fifth is tattooed on the arm of the stall owner to the right of the artwork.
ANOTHER PUZZLE
Online gaming platform Spin Genie previously made puzzlers head-scratcher with a seek-and-find puzzle.
Can you spot the five sand castles on the beach?
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Spin Genie challenged puzzlers to find five sand castles hidden on the beach Credit: Spin Genie UK
Only people with perfect eyesight can solve the challenge in 20 seconds or less.
Here’s a hint: there are two sand castles near a boy flying a kite with his dad.
It appears that the red spade has just been used to build another sandcastle in the distance.
Have you found other sand castles?
When you’re ready to give up searching, scroll down to the solution to find out where the five sandcastles are hidden.
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The two sandcastles are at the bottom of the artwork, the other two are near the boy flying the kite, and the third is next to the red spade Credit: Spin Genie UK
A sandcastle can be seen next to the red spade on the left side of the image, two more are near the bottom, and two more sandcastles are located in the area where the boy flies the kite.
A third perplexing challenge was shared by British gaming website Tombola.
Can you find the pharaoh’s mask hidden in the Egyptian scene?
Only one in three people can solve a brain teaser in less than 30 seconds.
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Tombola challenged puzzlers to find a pharaoh’s mask hidden in an Egyptian sceneCredit: Tombola
At first glance, the artwork shows several buildings and pyramids along an African river.
The illustrator carefully used similar shades of yellow and brown to make the mask difficult to find.
Here’s a tip: Look towards the lower right corner of the artwork.
Do you see Pharaoh’s mask?
Scroll down to the solution to check your answer.
Advantages of brain teasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to brain teasers and optical illusions. There are many advantages.
- 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 can prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
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The Golden Pharan Mask can be found in the lower right corner of the puzzle Credits: Tombola
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: HIS Education