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Everyone can see the books – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the ladder in 9 seconds

This tricky puzzle will book your attention as you try to prove your-shelf to be a genius

Aiya Zhussupova, Foreign News Reporter

Published: 18:12, 8 Jun 2024
Updated: 3:46, 9 Jun 2024

Everyone can see the books - but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the ladder in 9 seconds

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ONLY a true bookworm can spot a hidden ladder in this latest brainteaser in just nine seconds.

If you go through books fast, you might have the eyesight and the wit to solve this challenging puzzle.

Can you spot a ladder hidden somewhere in this image?Credit: Jagran Josh

The latest illusion features a library scene with shelves stacked to the brim with books, children eagerly listening to a story, others working at a computer or picking up a book to read.

Amongst this bliss, there is a ladder hiding somewhere in plain sight.

You need a 20/20 vision and an IQ of a genius to spot it before the time runs out.

At first, there is no chance there is a genuine ladder in the image but the harder you look the faster you see it.

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The illusion is made especially tricky as the ladder is carefully camouflaged into the background.

The sharp focus and attention of a master puzzler could be proved depending on how quickly you manage to solve the mystery.

Need a hint? Don't overthink it the answer is in plain sight.

Study each section of the image carefully and you should be able to spot the ladder.

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Take a closer look and you might discover more - the answer may be right in front of you but it can be easily missed.

Don't forget that the clock is ticking.

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Optical illusions are purposely created to trick our minds into perceiving things that don't correspond to physical reality.

The main thing you can learn from this puzzle is how your brain and vision coordinate.

Why not try other optical illusions while you scroll?

They offer an excellent mental exercise and will keep your mind younger for longer.

Optical Illusion benefits

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

Test your brain with this mind-bending brainteaser where you are asked to spot the pocket watch in less than seven seconds.

Another puzzle involves looking for a hidden heart inside the farm to prove you have the 20/20 vision.

Lastly, try finding a sneaky camouflaged cat amongst the rocks to check your observational skills.