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Everyone can see the happy seals – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can find the top hat in 11 seconds

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YOU must have amazing eyesight and an incredible IQ if you can spot the hidden top hat in a matter of seconds.

The latest brainteaser shows a bob of seals against a blue background.

There are other items in the image to distract you, but stay focused and prove your intelligence.

Set your timer, get your eyes engaged, let's begin!

Make sure to scan every nook and cranny of this tricky brainteaser.

You will need great attention to detail and composure to succeed in this challenge. Do not get distracted.

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If you find this challenge too easy, or enjoy testing your brain, have a look at our other optical illusions.

Check this mind-bending brainteaser where you are asked to find the hidden butterfly amongst flowers in just seven seconds.

To make things harder, try figuring out what's wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds.

Lastly, you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene.

If you're struggling to find the top hat on a seal, here's a clue: the colour of the hat is starkly different from the rest of the image.

Did you know that optical illusions have an array of benefits for your mind and body?

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.

If you found the top hat, congratulations!

For those who didn't, the top hat is circled below.

Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions.