Everyone can see the people queuing for the supermarket – but can you spot the alien in just 8 seconds?

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 hidden alien in this funky brainteaser within eight seconds, you may have 20/20 vision and the high IQ of a professor.

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Everyone can see the man, two women and a boy queue for the supermarket – but only those with a high IQ can solve the taxing illusion and find the supernatural being.

It may look simple – a colourful supermarket scene full of fed up shoppers keen to get their items as soon as possible.

However, the colour makes it hard to distinguish what could be lurking inside the image.

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

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

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.

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

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 thoroughly, you’ll spot a small blue tail peaking out of the boy’s khaki shorts.

But don’t panic if you didn’t spot the mythical creature that almost passed off as a human – scroll down below to find the solution.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight 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 ZenBusiness: “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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