You'll be thrilled if you can spot the bee hiding in that field of flowers in less than eight seconds – it's harder than you think.
This sting-in-the-tail mind game was created by artist Gergely Dudas, from Hungary, and some people say it took a long time.
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Gergely first shared the puzzle online during lockdown and it proved to be a great way to keep minds busy.
It shows cute cartoon animals enjoying the sunshine in a meadow full of flowers.
All you have to do is find the single bumblebee as quickly as possible.
Sound easy? A lot of other people say they struggled.
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One puzzler said: “Found! About two minutes.”
Another wrote: “Found it. Took me a few minutes but I found it.”
But a third said: “Well, can someone circle it for me? I can't find it and it's driving me crazy.”
People who can solve a puzzle quickly have good observation skills and high cognitive speed.
It tests your ability to process a large amount of visual information and your ability to concentrate under large amounts of pressure.
Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small letters.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities such as solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits because they can stimulate different areas of the brain.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulationEngaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting agility and mental flexibility.
- Problem solving skillsRegular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to improved memory function.
- creativity: They encourage out-of-the-box thinking, enhance creativity and innovative thinking processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, which contributes to improved concentration.
- Stress relief: The fun nature of these puzzles can serve as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
Escape London says puzzles can give your brain a great workout and may “boost your brain activity” which “reduces your risk of dementia”.
These can help stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.
Such tasks can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.
Did you solve it? Don't worry, if you're still having difficulty, we've included the solution to the brainteaser below.
But if you want to find it yourself, here's a guide.
Look at the top right of the picture, near the raccoon and the flower pot.
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