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YOU might have a perfect 20/20 vision and high IQ if you can solve this mind-bending optical illusion in just 12 seconds.

This unique challenge has left even the most seasoned puzzle solvers baffled.

Spot the praying mantis is 12 seconds
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Spot the praying mantis is 12 secondsCredit: Reddit

Everyone can see the green plants -but can you spot the praying mantis?

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 with this one, try finding the clover amongst the leaves in the image of flowers in under nine seconds.

This mind-bending optical illusion has left even the most seasoned puzzle solvers baffled.

If that's still not tough enough, then see if you can try this mind-boggling illusion that requires impeccable observation skills to find the odd animal out.

Alternatively, prove you have a 20/20 vision if you can spot the hidden astronomer in the image of the family.

You can also try and spot all five differences between the two identical pictures.

Or have a go at finding the sausage that definitely shouldn't be in with the fruit and vegetables.

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

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

But for those still scratching their heads 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.

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

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