You've got ‘the eyes of a sniper' if you can spot Coca-Cola in a sea of caps, as people can't believe how long it took

The Sun

2 days ago

IT looks like it should be easy when you first look at it - especially if your favourite refreshing drink is Coca-Cola.
But it might be harder than you think to spot the beloved soft drink in a sea of red caps.
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While some optical illusions test your IQ capability, other brainteasers play cheeky tricks with your sight, leave you totally bewildered.
Now, social media users have been left baffled by another fiendish puzzle which was recently shared on a popular Reddit forum.
Fancy trying your luck at it?
The image found its home on the FindTheSniper subreddit, featuring neat rows and columns of Banquet bottle caps.
But somewhere is a rogue bottle cap, specifically a Coca-Cola lid.
Some might wrongly assume this sounds easy, but it will be quite challenging once you to stick a timer on.
Try solve it within a few seconds then you'll realise it's nowhere near as easy as it may look at first glance.
The caption read on Reddit: "Spot the Coca-Cola cap."
Since it was shared, the post has over 5,200 upvotes and heaps of comments.
One Reddit user said: "It took me longer than I thought it would.
Everyone can see the beach but only those with a high IQ can spot five differences in 32 seconds in this brainteaser
''At first I just scanned the rows and didn't see it so I decided to zoom in and put one of my fingers right on it!"
Another chimed in, voicing their surprise: "Why did that take me so long?"
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.
Meanwhile, a third stated: "Simple but good one, thanks for not having them all in different directions!"
Finally a fourth concluded: "This was pleasant to indulge."
If you're scratching your head, the answer lies in the third row from the bottom, fifth cap in.
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Brainteasers are excellent for your noggin because they stimulate cognitive function, improve problem-solving skills and enhance overall mental agility.
They also challenge different areas of the brain, including memory, logic and spatial reasoning.
So what's the benefit exactly? Improved neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections.
As well as this, activities like brainteasers, puzzles and riddles require you to think critically, which also sharpens your analytical and reasoning skills.
If you want to continue to challenge your brain further, you can find a range of optical illusions on our website.
Different images can test different parts of your brain.
This image of pearls might be a good way to test your eyesight, while this maths puzzle helps improve your critical thinking.
Or if numbers is more your game, try and spot the number 879 in this sea of 876s.