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YOU might be a genius with a perfect 20/20 vision if you can solve this optical illusion in under 12 seconds.

Even the most seasoned puzzle solvers have been left baffled after seeing this twisted challenge.

Spot the lemon in 12 seconds
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Spot the lemon in 12 secondsCredit: jagranjosh

Everyone can see the bee flying over the couple - but can you spot the hidden lemon in the picture?

You really need to have hawk's eyes and keen observation to crack this one.

Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.

But you can try your luck and see if you can crack the challenge and beat these people.

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And you have just 12 seconds to solve it and become a winner.

So buckle up, set the timer, and test your puzzle-solving skills.

But be warned, you need the sharpest of eyes and the strongest of minds - and must remain composed throughout.

You are more likely to make mistakes if you try to rush it, so check every square inch of the image.

If you'd like some help, try breaking the image down into several sections.

Then, search each section slowly, one at a time, from left to right.

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But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?

Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.

Challenges like this, where you have to find an image within an image, aid your brain's ability to interpret ambiguity.

How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?

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.

So before you start finding the bear, why not try and have a go at our other tricky optical illusions?

That includes spotting the five differences between the two Easter picnic images in 12 seconds.

Or, try this baffling brainteaser that requires an IQ of a genius to find the teddy bear lurking somewhere within the image.

Lastly, test your puzzle skills as you search for a rare snow leopard tucked away in the wintry landscape.

Coming back to our challenge - were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?

If you didn't see it, look again carefully.

Here is a hint for you: try to focus on the left corner of the image.

If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we've marked the solution for you - scroll down to find it.

Congratulations to those who solved the puzzle in under a minute.

But if you managed to solve it in just 12 seconds, you are a genius with a perfect 20/20 vision.

If you love solving such puzzles we have more such challenges for you at the bottom of the page - scroll down to find them.

Were you able to spot the lemon?
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Were you able to spot the lemon?Credit: jagranjosh
Can you spot all 5 differences?
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Can you spot all 5 differences?
Can you spot the Easter bunny?
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Can you spot the Easter bunny?
Spot the hidden bear in under 12 seconds
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Spot the hidden bear in under 12 seconds
The differences are highlighted
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The differences are highlighted
The answer is circled above
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The answer is circled above
The bear was sneakily hiding among the cows
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The bear was sneakily hiding among the cows

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