THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer - but do you have what it takes?

       If you can spot the spot the mouse in this funky brainteaser, you may have the IQ of a top professor.

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       Can you spot the X Credit: Brightside

       Everyone can see the busy kitchen scene complete with a fruit bowl - but only individuals with a super high IQ can solve the tricky illusion.

       The picture may look simple - a cosy kitchen kitted out with cookies, a plant and appliances, but lurking inside is a pesky mouse.

       Are you able to work out where the rodent lies in the image?

       It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the key is to carefully examine each section of the scene.

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       Be quick, the clock is ticking! Scroll down to reveal the answer if you're still stumped.

       Meanwhile, why not try some other optical illusions while you scroll?

       Test your brain power and solve the questions in this test to reveal if you have a high IQ.

       This picture will surely leave you baffled - and you might scratch your head trying to find the correct solution.

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       Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.

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       How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?

       ENGAGING in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.

       Some benefits include:

       Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief

       If you look at the bottom left of the image very thoroughly you'll spot a small brown creature gnawing on a cookie.

       But it's quite tricky to discern what exactly the brown is.

       Perfectly blended into its surroundings is a little mouse munching on the sweet treat it must have grabbed from the worktop above.

       Don't panic if you didn't spot it - the rodent camouflaged into the wooden inside of the open kitchen cupboard.

       Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

       Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may "boost your brain's activity" which "reduces the risk of dementia."

       And according to ZenBuisness: "These visual puzzles can give you a good mental workout that can, in turn, help you think more efficiently and solve problems more easily."

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       A dark green alien can be found holding two fingers up towards the bottom of the brainteaser 8

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       An orange bottle labelled SPF can be spotted towards the top right of the image