Everyone can see the hands – but you’re in the top 1% if you can spot the odd one out in under 7 seconds
TEST your vision and your IQ with this tricky brainteaser – the time to beat is seven seconds.
You are in the top 1% of people if you can locate the odd one out in this time.
In honour of Sign Language Week, Preply, an online language learning provider, have challenged readers to test their observational skills.
The illusion contains multiple hands all showing the BSL symbol for “I love you”.
Not to be confused with the devil horns motion, the sign involves holding up your thumb, index finger, and pinky finger at once.
However, somewhere in the image one of the hands is holding up a different sign.
While similar, the gesture is slightly different, so keep an eye out on the fingers of each hand.
Whether you plan to scan the image at random or check each hand individually, there are no rules.
If you need a hint, we can reveal the odd hand out only has the pinky finger and thumb held up.
Depending on how the sign is held, this can mean anything from kettle to plane.
So peel your eyes and look out for the lone sign among the declarations of love.
But remember you only get bragging rights if you spot it in seven seconds or less.
The out of place sign is hiding in plain sight, so look carefully around the image.
If you need a hint, we recommend focusing on the centre of the brainteaser.
Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.
If that’s still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds.
Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.
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.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges 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.
Or why not test to see if you can spot the lone “S” is hiding among the 25s?
You’ll have to peel your eyes to find the butterfly disguised among these spring flowers.
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
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.