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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Optical illusion: Only a genius with a high IQ can spot the odd bowl in this tricky brainteaser

More than just fun, challenging puzzles can improve memory, problem-solving skills, and concentration. While frustrating, especially when tricky, each attempt trains the brain to be quicker and more efficient over time.

This visual puzzle has been described as tricky and only solvable by those with a sharp eye and high IQ. The challenge? Spot the unique bowl within nine seconds.

The repeated solving of such puzzles sharpens your cognitive skills, focus, and mental agility. It is known that these games test more than your vision; they stimulate your brain to think critically and respond faster. This gets your mind trained to make you quicker and smarter with repeated solving.

Except for that, this type of puzzle visual presents very little in the form of neurological stimulation that would promote good mental health. While it would not prevent you from becoming demented, it is an activity in the sense that it keeps your brain lively and active. And with time, the more you do, the better your skills become.

Have you found the missing bowl yet? Well, if you have done that within nine seconds, congratulations! You have superhuman attention and eagle eyes! If not, it is perfectly alright. Take some extra time to look at the image. Every attempt is improving your cognitive skills; so, don't lose heart.

For those still looking, here is a clue: the bowl is in the fourth row down, just a bit off center. It is on the right side of the screen, sixth from the right. And unlike the others, it is not painted with a crescent moon.

If you found it, that's great! If you haven't, don't worry. Solving every puzzle increases your proficiency so that you'll later be able to solve some puzzle more quickly and even more precisely.

So, no matter how long it took you, know that the journey to the solution is just as rewarding as the solution. Keep challenging your mind by solving puzzles like this one to hone your mind and improve your ability to problem-solve.

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