We'd all like to think of ourselves as not missing a trick, especially when it comes to spotting finer details in images.
Optical illusions can leave people scratching their heads, and red-faced when they realise that the answer was truly in front of them all along. Studies show doing brain teasers regularly can come with many rewards, and the more you do, the better you get at answering them with speed and accuracy.
In the following image, you can see a sea captain - but can you spot his sword? He's overlooking the sea, but try not to get distracted by the other details of the picture, as they won't help you find the sword. And, you've got just seven seconds to spot it.
Those with the sharpest eyes are bound to find the challenge easy - and don't forget your time limit. You've got just seven seconds to locate his sword - because you're going to need it shortly.
Challenging yourself with mind-boggling tests like this one can come with plenty of positives in the long run. Recent research shows it could even stop your brain from ageing as quickly. Exercising your mind is just as important as doing it for your body.
Mind-bending optical illusion makes your brain 'adjust' after 10 secondsHave you spotted the sword yet? If not, your time limit has likely run out - but you may still be looking out of curiosity. If you are, look away, as the answer is coming up.
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Did you manage to spot it? If so, congratulations, your eyesight is super keen. Fancy trying some more? Why not attempt to spot the strawberry among the watermelons? Or, if you're up for something a little more tricky, you can try to spot the animal within the zig-zag image. Or, see whether you have a 'highly intelligent mind' by working out the next number in the baffling maths sequence.
Did you manage to spot the sword? Let us know in the comments.