PUZZLE solvers have been challenged to crack this unique optical illusion that has baffled the minds of many.
Only a true genius with a high IQ and a perfect 20/20 vision can spot all the differences between these two pictures in under 27 seconds.
Can you quickly spot the 10 differences between these two park pictures?
Only a genius would be able to crack the challenge in just 27 seconds
Everyone can see the people having a picnic, feeding ducks, playing sports and exercising at the park.
But there are 10 differences between the pictures – can you spot them all?
The unique brainteaser has been devised by Watches2U, who released it to mark the final month of summer, with the retailer challenging people to spot the differences in under 60 seconds.
They said: “Though the sun is shining and the birds are singing in these scenes, the puzzle is no picnic in the park.
“To solve it, make sure to pay particular attention to the cute critters roaming the area, as well as subtle changes in sports activities such as yoga and football.
“Watches2U hope that the brainteaser provides entertainment for all ages during these still very uncertain times, as well as inspiring readers to get outside and make the most of the remainder of the summer.”
It is indeed one of the toughest brainteasers ever created – and you may end up losing your mind trying to work out the picture.
But with the sharpest eyes and the strongest minds, you stand a great chance of succeeding.
Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.
But you can try your luck and see if you can crack the challenge and beat these people.
And you have just seven seconds to solve it and become a winner.
So buckle up, set the timer, and test your puzzle-solving skills.
But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?
Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
ENGAGING in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Optical illusions make a little bit more sense when you learn that our eyes have very little to do with what we see and it is our brains that play the key role in creating images and trying to protect us from the potential threats around us.
Our brain is constantly trying to make sense of the world at the quickest pace it can despite the world being in 3D and the images on our retinas being in 2D.
It can be really difficult for your brain to interpret everything at once so it will often take shortcuts and give you a simplified version of what you see so you can have quicker reaction times if the object you’re looking at looks dangerous.
When you look at an object what you’re really seeing is the light that bounced off of it and entered your eye, which is converted into electrical impulses that your brain then turns into an image.
Our brains can warp straight lines if an object in the middle of them looks like it’s drawing closer as it wants to emphasize the potential threat.
Different colours and light and dark can make the same-sized objects look different or make patterned images look like they’re spinning.
Some benefits include:
Cognitive stimulation: These activities challenge the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
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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Coming back to our challenge – were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?
If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we’ve marked the solution for you – scroll down to find it.
Congratulations to those who solved the puzzle in under a minute.
But if you manage to solve it in just 27 seconds, you are a genius with a perfect 20/20 vision.
Quiz answers
Bike behind bush
Ball position changed
Yoga mat has disappeared
Picnic basket has disappeared
Three squirrels instead of two
Football has changed to frisbee
Dog behind bush
Frisbee in bush
One of the three ducks has disappeared
Swan has disappeared
Did you manage to find all 10 differences in under a minute?
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