Optical Illusion: Can You Spot the Odd One Out in Just 10 Seconds?

Spot the hidden number in under 10 seconds. Image Source: Twist museum

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Get set to put your observational skill through a brain teaser that is much trickier than it seems! If you are coming with "oh this is going to be easy" then you are mistaken. This optical illusion is here to remind you of the old-school nostalgic thrill but with a new-age twist that will leave you wondering about what you're looking for.
Take a good look at the image below. At first glance, it may just seem like a pattern of the number "2823" that's written over and over again. But that's not it. Afterall, it was not gonna be that simple, right? So, don't put your brain to rest just yet. Somewhere in the deep sea of just one number repeating itself again and again, there is a sneaky imposter that is hiding from your eyes. The hidden number is 58, that is lying there somewhere between the lines.
Now, the challenge for you is to find this number. But that doesn't mean you will move at your time and pace. This challenge comes with a timer ticking!
Your challenge is simple in words but tough in execution:
Find the number 58 in less than 10 seconds.
Sounds easy to you? Think once again. This puzzle is especially designed to make you question your eyes. It is here to trick you. It plays with your sense of repetition and pattern recognition, making it surprisingly difficult to pick out the one thing that doesn’t belong.
Now, before we begin the countdown, here are a few quick tips:
  • Don’t stare at the image as a whole.
  • Try scanning it row by row or column by column.
  • Keep your eyes relaxed but focused—too much tension can actually slow you down!
Spot the hidden number in under 10 seconds. Image Source: Twist museum
Ready for the challenge? Let’s start the timer.
One… Two… Three… Four… Five… Six… Seven… Eight… Nine… AND Ten!
Time’s up!
If you were able to find the odd one out, big congratulations for you! Your observational skills and eyesight are definitely sharper than most. But if you were still looking, wondering and guessing then we are here to help you out. This optical illusion challenge is not as easy as it looks. The complete image is full of rows with "2823" written in bubbly, stylized font, which makes it more difficult for the human eye to figure out.
So, here's a hint for you: focus your sight towards the right half of the image and move your eyeballs slowly. Somewhere in the sea of those familiar sets of "2823", you will be able to see one pair that stands out. And when you finally see the number "58" it feels like it popped out of nowhere.

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