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Only the smartest people can spot the Sailor's wife in this picture

Optical illusions are a terrific method to challenge your focus and attention to detail while also keeping your brain sharp. If you've never encountered an optical illusion, they are typically a mind-bending, shape-shifting visual that tests your capacity for perception.

Studies show that the more you challenge your brain with difficult puzzles and tests, the smarter you get. Using optical illusions is one great technique to learn more about how our brains work. Color, light, and pattern combinations can trick our minds into perceiving things that aren't really there. A typical human brain is capable of perceiving things or seeing things from numerous perspectives, leading to distinct perceptions.

A vintage photo of the sailor's wife hidden in the background is a clever illustration of this. Only 1% of individuals, it seems, can identify her at that time. The illusion shows a sailor looking out to sea in search of his wife, but it appears that she may be closer than he thinks. So, where does the sailor's wife appear in this picture?

Spend some time trying to find it, but don't be concerned if you can't—it's a hard one! We'll offer you one hint: What you're really looking for is just your face. Yet to locate her? We'll give you one more piece of advice now. Flip the image upside down if you are having trouble identifying the sailor's wife. If you're still having trouble, the image below has been highlighted to show the sailor's wife's face.

If you’re still struggling to find the face, here it is:

The sailor's legs and the stand for the telescope conceal the woman's face. As kids struggle to find the sailor's wife hidden in the picture, thousands of adults have been left perplexed by the sight. It was a difficult one, so don't be hard on yourself if you missed her. Please share your results in the comments section.

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