Only brainiest among us can unearth hidden number in this mind-boggling illusion

03 September 2023 , 06:00

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Can you spot the correct number? (see full image below) (Image: Fresherslive)

Many people who are lucky enough not to work at weekends might take the opportunity to completely relax from anything to do with their job - but that doesn't mean you have to stop using your brain entirely. Brain teasers can be a fun and useful way to spend your time - and giving your mind a mental workout can have many benefits.

Regularly attempting to complete brain teasers and optical illusions isn't just a good way of passing the time, but can also improve your overall cognitive function. It can help strengthen your memory, increase your concentration and improve your problem-solving and learning skills. So what better way to spend your Sunday?

Try to find the number 8694 (Fresherslive)

Numbers-based brain teasers are great, and can also be challenging, as you have to go against what your brain is initially telling you. A new brain teaser, shared by FreshersLive, challenges you to find the hidden number 8694, which is buried in a sea of number 8994 - a number which looks very similar, making it tricky to spot instantly.

You might think it sounds like an easy feat, but what makes it even trickier, is that you only have 17 seconds on the clock to find it. This will give your brain a real workout, and only the brainiest among us will be able to find it.

Did you find it? Let us know (Fresherslive)

So get your stopwatch or set a timer on your phone, and see if you can find it within the time limit. If you took longer to find it, don't worry. The more you try to do these challenges, the sharper your mind will become. And if you're still trying to find the answer, here's a hint - take a look at the bottom left hand side of the image. You can find the answer below.

Staring at this optical illusion for 2 minutes 'makes world look very different'

While you're in the mood for a mental workout, why not try another? In this similar, but words-based challenge, you're asked to find the word 'play' buried within a sequence of the word 'pray' - and it's harder than it looks. If you fancy your luck at another, why not see if you can spot the letter F in a sea of E's in just 18 seconds?

Did you manage to find it within the time limit? Let us know in the comment section below.

Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz