A tricky optical illusion featuring the words 'Apple' and 'Applle' is going viral as users race to find the odd one out hidden in plain sight.
Optical illusions are a fun way to test your observation skills. Now, a new puzzle has gone viral. The challenge is simple: spot the misspelt word hidden in the grid of a word. You have only five seconds to find out where the odd one out is placed.
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While you are at it, it is better to either divide the image into quadrants to look for the spelling. A good trick is to look at smaller anomalies like extra letters or unusual spacing, since the way 'Apple' and 'Applle' are spelled is slightly different.
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Studies suggest optical illusions like this also help the brain to slow down, look closer and sharpen cognitive skills. For many, the thrill of solving such optical illusions provides a quick dopamine boost. This explains why such challenges often trend on social media.
The odd word 'Applle' is hidden in the fourth row and ninth column from the left.