(Source: Instagram/@opticalillusionss) When you encounter a confusing image, your mind automatically looks for patterns and logical shapes. Optical illusions challenge our visual perception and observation skills. They provide insight into how our brains process visual information. Decoding optical illusions regularly inspires creative thinking and cognitive abilities, and helps sharpen problem-solving skills. By decoding or solving a puzzle, our brains experience a dopamine surge, giving us a feeling of accomplishment and excitement. This is a natural way to improve thinking and mood. This is an optical illusion to test your skills. Look at the picture below and count the number ‘8’ in it.
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Have you counted them yet? Do you say four, five or nine? The correct answer is nine. However, if you’re having trouble spotting them, don’t worry, we can help. The image has four shapes stacked on top of each other. This suggests that there are multiple ‘8’s connected together. Therefore, you need to observe a pattern to count them. You can view images horizontally and vertically. Start from the top; Count one, two, three and four ‘8 vertically. Take a look at the center, where the number ‘8’ is formed from the bottom and top ‘8’. Now, tilt your head slightly to the right and you should be able to notice four ‘8’s stacked horizontally. Congratulations! You have successfully counted all 9 hidden 8s in the image. If you find this puzzle challenging, don’t worry. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to solve another problem with ease.
