Everyone can see the dog – but you need 20/20 vision & a high IQ to find the word carpet in this illusion in 8 seconds

THIS is the brainteaser that asks you to combine more than one skill – pictures and words – in a punishing game of intellect.

Everyone can observe the two individuals relaxing in the living room, along with the adorable dog, but only those individuals possessing 20/20 vision and a high IQ can locate the word ‘carpet’ within a mere eight seconds.

Illustration of a family relaxing at home; a woman reads a book on a couch, a child plays with a toy train, and a dog plays with a ball on a rug.  The word "carpet" is hidden in the rug's design.
Can you do words and pictures at the same time?Credit: Brightside

This puzzle will remind you of the last time you started seeing words in your surroundings.

You thought you were going mad, and maybe you were, who’s to say?

Readers are reminded that words do not typically appear out of thin air unless they are written somewhere, like a sign for example.

But if you’re seeing words in objects, someone must have written them, otherwise you’d be crazy.

And you’re not crazy.

This mental challenge, portrayed in the image, will push the boundaries of your perception of reality, causing you to question everything you thought to be true.

This optical illusion is tricky because the letters aren’t immediately obvious despite the short amount of time you have to find them.

The lack of objects to inspect also makes it difficult.

The key to this one is to ignore the set dressing and focus on the shapes you are looking for.

Are you ready, because the clock is ticking!

If you’re still struggling, a hint would be to focus on the furniture in the room.

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.

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.

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?

Illustration of a family in a living room; the word "carpet" is hidden in a rug.
The word carpet was in the carpet! How cleverCredit: Brightside
Illustration of people enjoying a backyard gathering.
Can you find the two robots invading the human party?Credit: jagran josh
Illustration of a group of owls, one of which is different.
You have seven seconds to spot the cat among these owlsCredit: Pinterest
Illustration of people at a beach with many dogs in the water; a lighthouse in the background.  Spot all 25 dogs.
You must spot the 25 dogs in this image in 22 secondsCredit: West Wales Holiday Cottages
Illustration of a backyard gathering with two robots hidden among the people.
The two robots were there the whole timeCredit: jagran josh
Illustration of a cat hidden among many owls.
The cat is circled aboveCredit: Pinterest
Illustration of 25 dogs at the beach; can you spot them all?
Did you spot them all?Credit: West Wales Holiday Cottages
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