Don't Blink If You Want To See What's Hiding Here
Can you read between the lines and see what others can't? It's a great chance to test that superpower. Stare at these optical illusions without blinking, and you'll be surprised. Did you manage to see them all? Let us know in the comments below!
Transcript
00:00 This fresh set of optical illusions will definitely challenge your visual perception.
00:05 If your brain isn't happy when you look at things that spin and flash,
00:08 be careful and get somebody to watch this astonishing illusionary art with you.
00:13 Ready? Go full screen and let's get started.
00:16 Take a look at this pair of circles.
00:27 It's not an illusion. They're identical and they do rotate.
00:31 But they don't actually move across the screen.
00:34 The arrows confuse your brain, so it seems that the circles are shrinking and even moving back and forth.
00:40 If you manage to focus your gaze so that they stop moving, you're a wizard.
00:45 What about this shining star? Is it static or dynamic?
00:51 [clock ticking]
00:58 Although the star seems to be pulsing, its size doesn't change at all.
01:03 But its popping color creates an illusion of movement.
01:07 Let's move on to our next one.
01:10 Check this out. Can you spot any movement?
01:13 [clock ticking]
01:21 This picture is static.
01:23 But if you take your time to look at these flowers carefully, your brain will definitely convince you that they're moving.
01:30 What about this picture?
01:33 [clock ticking]
01:41 The direction of this pattern makes the brain think that the circle is rotating to the left.
01:46 But it's a lie.
01:48 The same goes for this cute pattern.
01:51 [clock ticking]
01:59 Can you see it spinning around?
02:02 What about this picture? Can you spot any movement?
02:06 [clock ticking]
02:14 Well, in this case, it's not surprising because this image is animated.
02:19 An optical illusion is not always an optical illusion, so be careful.
02:24 Let's take a look at the next one.
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02:34 This star seems to be dancing because its asymmetrical shape confuses your brain's expectations.
02:40 Maybe it's time to ask ourselves, "What else is my brain lying to me about right now?"
02:46 What can you say about this beautiful pattern?
02:49 Is it just a basic optical illusion or an animated video?
02:54 [clock ticking]
03:02 That's right, it's an animation.
03:05 Here's our next one.
03:07 If you focus all your attention on the middle of this picture, it will soon begin to move.
03:13 [clock ticking]
03:21 But, in fact, it stays the same.
03:24 Don't let your brain play tricks on you.
03:27 Your perception of this image may change if you blink a bunch of times and shake your head.
03:32 Moving on, take a look at this tricky pattern. Is this image static?
03:38 [clock ticking]
03:46 Yes, it truly is.
03:48 Some optical illusions work by fooling around with contrasts in our field of vision.
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04:02 These two circles consist of small rotating striped circles.
04:07 They appear to change the direction of rotating thanks to how our brains deal with information immediately within our focus.
04:14 It's different from the way it processes peripheral information.
04:17 You can see it when you focus on one circle and then on another.
04:22 Are you dizzy yet? Let's move on to the next one.
04:25 Zigzag is a great tool to create a bunch of optical illusions that can make you feel like you're flying.
04:31 But this particular zigzag pattern is animated. Is it?
04:36 [clock ticking]
04:43 Nope, it's a static picture. Be careful with zigzags.
04:48 The next optical illusion will make you see with your eyes closed.
04:52 All you have to do is stare at this Marilyn Monroe's nose at the center of this portrait.
04:58 Continue staring at the same spot for at least seven seconds and try not to blink.
05:03 Ready? Seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.
05:11 Now take a look at your ceiling and blink a bunch of times.
05:15 Close your eyes. Can you still see the portrait?
05:18 Don't worry, it'll disappear in a few seconds.
05:21 This optical illusion is called an afterimage. It appears after you've stared at an image for some time.
05:28 Usually it requires around 30 seconds.
05:31 Then you close your eyes or look at a white piece of paper afterwards.
05:35 Overstimulation makes the rods and cones in your eyes lose sensitivity.
05:40 That's why for a short period afterward, you interpret colors as their paired primary color.
05:46 Now let's take a look at this tricky pattern. Is this image static or dynamic?
05:53 [clock ticking]
06:01 It's not an optical illusion. This pattern is animated.
06:05 If you managed to guess, great job!
06:08 Now let's take a look at this one. Do these spheres move across the screen?
06:14 [clock ticking]
06:22 Nope, they don't.
06:24 If you were careful enough, you noticed the top moving when you squinted and concentrated on the spheres.
06:31 This optical illusion is static.
06:34 [clock ticking]
06:42 But if you take your time and focus on the center of the screen, it will begin to rotate.
06:48 Let's move on to our next one.
06:50 This optical illusion will make you feel like a magician and level up your concentration skills.
06:56 At this point, you probably see that the static circles begin to move, pop, and spin slightly.
07:01 But which way?
07:04 [clock ticking]
07:12 There's no right answer here.
07:14 The largest circle probably spins to the left.
07:17 But if you switch your focus to the center of the image, the same circle will begin to spin to the right.
07:23 The movement will change depending on which layer of this image you're currently focusing on.
07:29 Arrows inside these colorful circles may confuse your vision.
07:34 [clock ticking]
07:42 Try not to look at them, and you'll notice that the circles inside this illusion aren't changing their shape or moving at all.
07:49 It's pretty clear that this crazy watermelon isn't spinning.
07:53 Isn't it?
07:55 [clock ticking]
08:03 Nope. If you screw up with your eyes, you can verify this by focusing your gaze on the sphere.
08:09 See? It doesn't move anymore.
08:12 This figure can begin to move like a snake, and the black points will begin to blink white.
08:18 [clock ticking]
08:26 But don't let your brain fool you. This image is still the same.
08:31 Are you dizzy yet?
08:33 Let's experiment with disappearing dots.
08:36 Focus on the central green dot. Try not to blink for a while.
08:40 [clock ticking]
08:48 You will see one or more of the yellow dots disappearing and then reappearing randomly.
08:55 Here's another illusion with disappearing dots.
08:58 Thousands of people worldwide complained that this simple optical illusion had made them question reality.
09:04 There are 12 black dots at the intersections of this image, but your brain won't let you see them all at once.
09:11 Well, how many dots did you count?
09:13 [clock ticking]
09:22 There are 12 black dots in this image, and it's a fact. But most people can't see all 12 dots at once.
09:29 When you're focusing on that black dot in the center of your field of view, your visual system is automatically filling in what's going on around it.
09:37 And this regular pattern of gray lines on a white background makes your brain suggest that there are no black dots at all.
09:44 That's why you miss the intermittent black dots, or they disappear and reappear as your eye jitters around.
09:51 Hey, how about we create your psychological portrait using optical illusions? You game?
09:57 The rules are simple. Just remember the first thing you saw in the picture.
10:02 Now, if you see a horse in this picture, you're a very valuable friend.
10:07 You have excellent communication skills, and you're very confident and reliable.
10:12 But if the first thing you saw here is the horse's head, it may mean you're critical of everything, and the opinion of others can't throw you off the path.
10:21 The next illusion.
10:23 Those who saw a crocodile here love a quiet life and don't like to open up to something new.
10:29 But if you saw a boat, you're more creative than other people and pay attention to small details.
10:36 Those who see a young woman here have an analytical mind and use their left brain more.
10:42 If you see an old man, you're likely to be a very gentle and sensitive person who can be very empathetic to other people.
10:50 You're more creative, and you use the right side of your brain.
10:54 The white pillars in the picture mean you like comfort and safety.
10:59 But you should leave the comfort zone to gain more experience and achieve something new.
11:04 But if the first thing you see is the silhouettes of two men, then you're the kind of person who doesn't sit in place and is ready to move constantly.
11:14 Are these flowers or a woman's face?
11:17 If it's flowers for you, then you appreciate the world you live in and just love nature.
11:23 And if the first thing to draw your eye was a woman's face, then you have a great ability to highlight details from the environment that will help you to make the right decision.
11:34 If an orange explosion is painted for you here, you have incredible leadership qualities.
11:40 But if the first thing you see in this picture is black fingers, then you're a very compassionate, generous, and kind person.
11:48 Hey, did you see two faces here?
11:51 You're an extrovert, you're social, and you're constantly thinking about other people.
11:56 But you also get influenced easily, so try to surround yourself only with good people.
12:02 But if you see a candlestick here, you're the exact opposite.
12:06 You think more about yourself than about other people, and you like to sit at home rather than having noisy parties with a bunch of people.
12:14 Ooh, this one is scary.
12:16 If you see a skull here, it means it's hard for you to make decisions and move forward.
12:21 But you need to find the courage and overcome the circumstances.
12:25 It's the only way for you to become stronger.
12:28 And if you see a woman, you're probably feeling like a squeezed lemon, both emotionally and physically.
12:35 Perhaps you have just ended a difficult period in your life.
12:38 In any case, stay on the bright side.
12:42 Now, if you see trees here, you must be an ambitious person who loves to bring everything to perfection.
12:49 If you saw the roots at the first moment, it means you're a progressive person who strives for improvement.
12:55 If the whole picture looked like dark lips to you, then you're a person who doesn't like to go deep into something and study too much.
13:03 Hey, where are those chocolate lips?
13:05 Now, what do we have here?
13:07 Is it a river and a cliff?
13:09 Then you're an optimist who adapts easily to the changes in life.
13:13 But if the first thing you see is a white cat, then you like stability, and you're in an emotional and mental balance.
13:22 And you're a cat lover, of course.
13:24 And if you see a face here, then you're a very creative person.
13:28 You see a new opportunity in every detail of the world, and you're very curious.
13:35 Whoa, is this an explosion?
13:37 Then you're easily scared.
13:39 You often feel fear of something new and unknown.
13:42 You may even be in conflict with yourself.
13:45 But if you see a passionate kiss in the smoke, then you value relationships and family the most in life.
13:53 This is the highest priority for you.
13:56 Ooh, cute bears.
13:58 If you saw them first, then you can easily solve problems.
14:01 You see a picture from far away, notice all the details, and can find the best solution.
14:07 But if for you this picture is a mountain landscape, then you are a more intuitive person.
14:13 You're guided by your sixth sense when decision-making.
14:18 You'll have 10 seconds for each of the optical illusions.
14:21 Your task will be to read the hidden number.
14:23 You'll go from the easiest to the hardest riddles.
14:26 Start off with an easy one for warm-up.
14:29 Told you, it's 784.
14:43 Moving on.
14:45 [Ticking]
14:55 I hope you were able to see the number 5346 here.
14:59 Level up.
15:00 How about this one?
15:02 [Ticking]
15:14 The correct answer is 725.
15:17 And another one.
15:19 [Ticking]
15:28 Yes, it's 786.
15:32 Now, only 5% of people can read the next three numbers.
15:36 Wanna give it a go?
15:38 [Ticking]
15:47 If your answer is 6012, it's correct.
15:51 And here's another tricky one.
15:53 [Ticking]
16:06 It's 182.
16:08 And if you saw it, you must have eagle vision.
16:12 Told you it won't be easy, but try this one.
16:15 [Ticking]
16:24 The correct answer is 3708.
16:29 Let's see how you handle some black and white illusions.
16:32 [Ticking]
16:44 And the first one is hiding the number 476.
16:48 There you go.
16:49 If that was too simple, how about this one?
16:52 [Ticking]
17:03 I hope you guessed it was 86347.
17:07 And now, let's test your eyes with some hidden words.
17:10 You still have 10 seconds for each of them.
17:13 [Ticking]
17:23 I'm sure you figured out it's the word "never."
17:26 Can you read what this picture says?
17:28 [Ticking]
17:40 "I can't sleep." How sad.
17:44 This one is hiding the name of some month.
17:46 You have to think outside the box to read it.
17:49 Feel free to pause the video if you need more time.
17:52 [Ticking]
17:57 Well, the secret was to split it in half.
18:00 Then you can see it's July.
18:03 How about this one?
18:05 [Ticking]
18:14 It's the word "run" hiding in the back.
18:17 Another one for you.
18:19 [Ticking]
18:31 Hope you found the gold.
18:33 [Ticking]
18:35 Here comes a tricky one.
18:37 [Ticking]
18:46 It takes some brain power to see it's "brain."
18:51 Another one in this category.
18:53 It's only getting more complicated.
18:55 [Ticking]
19:06 If you read the word "music" between the lines, you must be a genius.
19:11 Now let's see if you can decipher these secret messages.
19:14 I give you 10 seconds for this one.
19:16 [Ticking]
19:24 Well, if someone says it's just a bunch of letters without meaning,
19:27 you can easily prove them wrong.
19:30 What do you see here?
19:32 [Ticking]
19:43 The power of imagination makes us infinite.
19:46 Couldn't agree more.
19:48 Here's another one.
19:50 [Ticking]
20:03 I hope you always desire to learn something useful.
20:06 That's it for today.
20:07 So, hey, if you pacified your curiosity,
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