Only those with the sharpest eyes can spot '24' in upside down optical illusion

02 September 2023 , 06:00

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People are challenged to find the '24' in just five seconds (full image below) (Image: FreshersLive)

Optical illusions and brainteasers are a great way for the whole family to come together and get a bit competitive, to see who can spot the odd thing out in the image in front of you. The good thing is, the more you practice, the better you get at them - so if you're a little rusty, there's no reason you can't up your game in no time.

In this latest optical illusion from Freshers Live, people have just five seconds to spot the number '24' in the sea of upside-down numbers - and with such a short time frame, it's seriously tricky. Look at the image below to see whether you can spot it.

Can you spot the 24?

Have you managed to find the 24 within the image yet? It's a lot more difficult than you'd imagine because the rest of the numbers are upside down. It can take your brain a while to adjust to what you're actually looking at in order to spot the 24 that's the right way up.

Have you managed to spot it yet? We think your five second time limit is probably up now, but if you're still looking, feel free to continue. The answer is coming right up though...

But before we give you the answer, here's a hint. Why don't you look at the right-hand side of the image, rather than looking at it as a whole? The 24 may be somewhere you haven't looked yet.

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Did you manage to spot it before the five seconds were up?

Did you manage to spot it successfully? It was quite a tricky one, wasn't it? If you managed to complete it, you're a real brain whizz. If you're still feeling as though you need some practice, see if you can spot the letter F in a sea of E's in just 18 seconds?

Did you manage to spot the 24? Let us know in the comments.

Danielle Kate Wroe