Everyone can see the tasty candy canes – but only the sweetest people can spot the odd one out in 12 seconds
THIS is the sweet brainteaser that challenges you to get in the Christmas mood and spot the odd candy cane out.
Everybody can see the tempting candy canes thoughtfully lined up in rows to be eaten one after the other, but only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can spot the odd one out in 12 seconds.
The puzzle will remind you of the last time you ate a candy cane at Christmas, even though you don't see much of them in your day-to-day life.
The treats are synonymous with the festive season, but they rarely seen outside of the winter months, and that makes you sad.
Maybe the world would be a less complicated place if you stumbled upon convenient candy cane rows like in this image.
Then again, eating more than one might make you sick, so readers are advised to tread lightly.
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If you're taking on this optical illusion, maybe leave some for the rest of us and eat the odd one out to make it look neater.
This teaser is difficult because of the lack of difference between the several sweets.
This makes it harder to spot the differences, because you're looking at the same simple pattern.
They key to this one is to focus on the placements of the stripes.
Are you ready, because the clock is ticking!
If you're still struggling, a hint would be to look at the bottom of the candy canes.
People who are able to solve the puzzle quickly possess good observational skills and high cognitive speed.
It tests your ability to process a high volume of visual information and the ability to concentrate under high amounts of pressure.
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.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.
Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may "boost your brain's activity" which "reduces the risk of dementia."
These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.
Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.
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Have you solved it? Don’t worry, if you’re still struggling we’ve included the solution to the brainteaser down below.
If you've solved that, why not try testing your mental agility on these ones?