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Viral optical illusion with hidden numbers confuses people. Can you solve it?

The image of the viral optical illusion with hidden numbers was posted on Twitter.

Published on: Jan 23, 2023, 09:40:37 IST
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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)
The image shows the viral optical illusion with hidden numbers. (Twitter/@AwanishSharan)

“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:

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:

“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
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More