Tricky brainteaser asks you to find pencil lead in seconds – but it's not easy

This brainteaser will require a keen eye to spot the hidden object.

There's nothing like a good puzzle to get your mind working and dust off any mental cobwebs. The world of brainteasers is vast, with each type testing different aspects of your brain, from logic to problem-solving.

All these areas are crucial for healthy brain development as they enhance the connections between your brain cells and help ward off conditions like dementia.

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Perception is one such area that often needs training. It helps us identify things in our surroundings, stay alert and spot problems that need addressing. So, if you're up for a perception challenge, why not try this puzzle?

The Reddit post above may seem chaotic at first glance. The image is busy, and staring at it for too long might cause your eyes to hurt as the patterns start to blend.

However, you must persist because hidden among the colour swirls is a specific item - a pencil lead. The person who posted the image said they accidentally dropped the lead on their carpet, and it got lost.

So, can you spot where the lead is hiding? It's challenging to make headway with the image, and it might seem like there's nothing but carpet in the photo. But rest assured, the lead is there somewhere.

If you're having a bit of trouble, don't give up just yet! We're about to reveal the solution so halt your scrolling if you want to crack this one on your own.

Answer

Here's where the sneaky pencil lead is lurking: slightly above the centre of the image. Zoom in and head to the middle of the snap; you'll spot the lead sitting slightly to the left, at around the 11 o'clock position, resembling a stick of lead you'd load into a mechanical pencil.

If you were particularly sharp-eyed, there was another hidden item - a staple that seems to be resting across from the centre at roughly 2 o'clock.

The post has had commenters sharing varied success levels in locating the elusive items. One person exclaimed: "Somehow, I was able to see it before I even opened up the picture. My first time finding something without looking at the comments!" Meanwhile, another chuffed commenter stated: "Can't believe I found it. That's some loud carpet, looks like TV static."