How Many Pencils Do You See? Only Super Observant People Can Get This Right

When it comes to matters involving our vision, most of us take the ability to see for granted. That also includes the ability to count and identify basic everyday objects. However, what happens when we’re thrown a curveball? We may not even notice it unless we’re told that things aren’t what they seem and it’s actually a puzzle. And when that happens, our brains get excited. As human beings, we’re biologically geared to enjoy puzzles. In short, our brains really really like them. The more challenging the puzzle is, the better it feels when we solve it. That’s what makes it fun, being able to solve it. It’s no fun if we can’t figure it out.

Our brains are engineered to received signals from our eyes and then interpret them. However, something interesting happens when similar or identical objects are groups together. It can be very difficult to see where one starts and another begins. See, our brains analyze things in the same way that a computer analyzes data. However, the human brain is much more complex than a piece of machinery and technology. Most of the time, all of this fabulousness happens behind the scenes without us realizing it.

In the image below, how many pencils do you see? The answer to this puzzle is at the bottom of the article. Don’t peek!

How many pencils do you see in this image?

Were you able to count how many pencils there are in the image? If not, try it again with this tip: Start at one corner and count the erasers, letting your eyes go in imaginary rows. How many pencils do you see now?

The answer is below.

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ANSWER: How Many Pencils Do You See in This Image?

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The correct answer is option C. There are 10 pencils in the image. Did you get it correct? If you did, you’re a super observant person and you have good eyes. Also, your brain is wired to flesh out complex details. Congrats!