Optical illusions are mind-boggling. They play tricks on people’s minds and often leave them scratching their heads. However, at the same time they are also incredibly fun to solve. The Internet is filled with such posts that often leave people stumped but thoroughly entertained. One such visual challenge was recently shared on Twitter by IAS officer Awanish Sharan. He shared an image with a hidden number.
The image shows the viral optical illusion with hidden numbers. (Twitter/@AwanishSharan)
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“What number do you see?” he simply wrote while posting the image. The picture has a pixelated black and white background with a number hidden. Do you think you can solve it faster than the others?
Take a look at the post:
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The post was shared a day ago. Since being tweeted, the share has received more than 2.7 million views. Additionally, the tweet has accumulated several likes and comments.
Here’s how Twitter users reacted to the optical illusion:
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The post was shared a day ago. Since being tweeted, the share has received more than 2.7 million views. Additionally, the tweet has accumulated several likes and comments.
Here’s how Twitter users reacted to the optical illusion:
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“35714,” a Twitter user wrote. “571,” another posted. “Am I the only one who sees 682?” asked a third. A few reacted with GIFs expressing their reactions to the optical illusion. What are your thoughts on the tweet? What number do you see?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.
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