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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Optical Illusion: Find the odd number in this image

Optical illusions require no special introduction as nearly every person is aware of these and eventually make it a leisure activity. They are sharpening our minds as blades with very few losses attached to them, making them ideal for all age groups. Many people think that these illusions deceive us, but in reality, our brain seeks more contextual information from the background to try to work out the alignment of an object when we see it. These illusions therefore happen within a blink of an eye where our brain simply cannot always correct them, and thus get confused in understanding the pattern of the illusion.

These activities are mainly harmless to our eyes. But if you focus on them for a long period then they can also cause eye strain and lead to headaches. In a context one can say that we are being fooled by these optical illusions, because our brain constantly tries to make sense of the visual information they receive, leading to different interpretations of the human brain. It is one of the ways optical illusions work or trick our eyes and create conflicting cues.

What we see around us most of the time is not the reality. Our eyes are not all-seeing but capture the fleeting glimpses of the outside world and fall between rapid movements which are called saccades. During this quick tenure, we are effectively blind because our brain does not process the information that comes in when the process goes on.

Now, coming onto today’s interesting and eye-catching challenge. Have you seen the above image with the number 85 written on it? However, for someone in the middle, you need to spot the number 35. But, you only have 3 seconds to achieve your goal. You just require a quick 3-second tenure out of your busy schedule. You’re now playing against time with the power to prove that you have sharp eyesight, a quick-witted personality and high observational skills.

<p>(Image Credits: TV9 Telugu)</p>

Well, your 3 seconds are already up. If you were able to solve this optical illusion then kudos and congratulations to you. You proved yourself to have sharp eyesight with great observational skills. Now, for those who were not able to, take a deep breath and do not feel disheartened as we have other similar activities for you. From brain teasers and puzzles to optical illusions, you can pick any and test your eyesight and cognitive abilities. For your reference, we have disclosed the solution above. The hidden number 35 is placed in the fourth line in the image.

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