You have the IQ of a top professor if you can work out which glass will fill up first from the tap in just 12 seconds

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

If you can figure out which glass will fill up first in this funky brainteaser in 12 seconds, you may have the IQ of a professor.

Everyone can see the seven cups in the picture.

Bur, only individuals with a super high IQ can solve the tricky riddle.

The illusion shows a standard bathroom tap activating a stream of water into a complex system with seven beakers.

It also shows a small kid wearing goggles and red shorts floating in the top left corner, and three red fish swimming in the top right.

It may seem that the sixth beaker would be the first to be filled to the brim, but this is not the case.

Are you able to work out which cup the water will fall into first or will you be left scratching your head?

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 and you only have 12 seconds!

Scroll down to reveal the answer if you're still stumped.

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

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.

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

Or, see if you have the eyes of a predator and spot the sneaky animal concealed within the carefully sketched image.

If you take a look at the beaker-connected pipe, you'll spot that the bottom pipe attached to the first beaker is sealed.

This means water can't pass through it.

If we rule out all beakers with closed pipes, we can see that the fifth beaker will fill up first.

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."