Are you ready for a fun challenge that will test your attention to detail and problem-solving skills? In this puzzle, you need to find four hidden objects: a straw, an egg, a knife, and a sock.
At first glance, the image looks like a regular scene from a hair salon, but hidden within the details are the four objects you need to find. Do you think you have the sharp eyes needed to solve it? Let’s dive in!
Why Are Puzzles Like This So Popular?
Hidden object puzzles are not just fun—they help improve concentration, memory, and cognitive skills. They challenge your visual perception and attention to detail, making them an excellent way to keep your brain active.
Many people struggle with these types of puzzles because our brains tend to process overall images rather than focus on small hidden details. This is why finding these objects may not be as easy as it seems!
Common Mistakes People Make When Solving This Puzzle
Before jumping into the solution, let’s discuss some of the common mistakes people make when trying to find the hidden objects.
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- Focusing Only on the Obvious Areas
- Many people instinctively look at the center of the image, ignoring the background and smaller details. The objects are often blended into unexpected places.
- Ignoring Color Camouflage
- The objects in hidden puzzles are often colored to match their surroundings, making them harder to spot. If you only look for a knife that is silver or a straw that is yellow, you might miss them entirely!
- Overlooking Unusual Shapes
- Sometimes, objects are altered in shape or blended into clothing, furniture, or accessories. If you expect them to look exactly how they normally do, you might not recognize them.
Now that we’ve covered the common mistakes, let’s solve the puzzle step by step!
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Hidden Objects
Straw – Hidden in the hair of the person getting their hair done. The hairstylist appears to be working on the hair, but if you look closely, a straw is camouflaged within the strands.
Egg – Placed on the dressing table near the mirror. It blends into the objects on the table, making it easy to overlook. Look for a small white oval shape near the beauty products.
Knife – Disguised as part of the striped sweater worn by the woman standing. The knife’s color and shape blend into the sweater pattern, making it one of the hardest to spot.
Sock – Positioned on the woman’s leg, just above her boot. Instead of being inside the shoe, the sock is visibly sticking out, making it look like part of her outfit.
Check the circled areas in the image for confirmation! All objects are cleverly blended, so it requires careful observation to spot them.
Why These Puzzles Are Great for Brain Training
If you struggled to find all four objects, don’t worry! Hidden object puzzles help improve visual perception and focus, which are essential skills in daily life. Here’s why they’re great for your brain:
Boosts attention to detail – By scanning carefully, you train your brain to notice small differences. Enhances problem-solving skills – You learn to think outside the box and look at things differently. Improves memory – Searching for hidden objects requires remembering patterns and object placements. Relieves stress – Solving puzzles can be a fun and relaxing way to unwind.
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Challenge Your Friends and Share Your Answers!
Now that you know the solutions, how quickly can your friends find the hidden objects? Share this puzzle with them and see who can solve it the fastest!
Did you manage to find all four items on your own? Leave a comment and let us know how long it took you to solve the puzzle. Also, if you love challenges like this, let us know so we can share more fun puzzles to test your skills!
The former owner of my car called, desperately asking to recover something he had left under the seat — when I found it, I turned pale
When Samira buys a secondhand car at a dealership, she thinks it a victory because it was something she had done all by herself. But the next morning, the mysterious previous owner of the car calls her, claiming that he left something “alive” under the seat of the car. Will Samira meet him or uncover the secret package by herself?
When I first bought my car, it was supposed to be a small victory. I had left my corporate job to take time off to write my collection of short stories. So, I didn’t want to splurge my savings until something big came my way financially.
It was nothing fancy, just a used Toyota Corolla from the local dealership. The thrill of owning it was enough to make me overlook any thoughts about its previous owner. Whoever they were, they were in my past, and I was cruising straight into my future.
Or so I thought.
But then came that random phone call which changed everything.
It was early, around 7 a.m., and I was in the middle of making my morning coffee when my phone buzzed with an unknown number.
Normally, I’d ignore it, but something about early morning and late-night unknown calls made me answer. I didn’t know if someone needed me.
“Hello?” I said, yawning.
“Hi, is this the new owner of the Toyota Corolla?” a man asked, anxiety in his voice.
“Yes, this is her. Who’s speaking?” I asked, suddenly feeling uneasy.
He took a deep breath.
“Oh, thank goodness! I’m so sorry to bother you, but I need your help. I was the previous owner of the car, and I left something under the seat of the car when I gave it in yesterday morning. You picked it up yesterday, yes?”
“Yes,” I replied, confused about what he was getting at.
“Okay. Good,” he paused. “I need to get my hands on what I left behind. It’s really important. It’s urgent, really.”
What on earth could be so important that he would track me down like this? Was the dealership even allowed to give out personal information?
“What did you leave?” I asked, trying to stay calm.
“It’s something… alive,” he stammered. “Please, ma’am, I need to come and get it as soon as possible. I promise you, I’ll explain when I see you.”
I remained silent for a moment.
Alive? The word echoed loudly in my mind. Was this man serious? What alive thing could possibly be in the car? My mind raced between a baby to a dog to even a package of narcotics that he was brushing off as something alive.
But I knew that I would have noticed something like that.
“Do you want to meet me somewhere or give me your address?” he continued.
I should have probably said no to all of the above. But there was something about him and the panic in his voice that made me hesitate to say no.
“Okay,” I finally said, my voice more firm than I felt. “Come over to my neighborhood. There’s a park not too far away from where I live. I’ll meet you there. I’ll send the address to this number.”
“That’s perfect,” he said, sighing in relief. “Don’t worry, it’s contained for now.”
I hung up and stared at my phone.
“What are you doing, Samira?” I asked myself. “Are you really going to meet a random person?”
But, what would be alive under my seat? My thoughts darted to worse-case scenarios again. What if it was a dangerous animal?
I had no idea what to expect, and that’s what made me nervous.
Twenty minutes later, I was standing next to the Corolla in the cool morning air, waiting for the mysterious stranger to show up.
The neighborhood was still quiet, and I imagined everyone in their homes slowly waking up or making breakfast for their families.
Finally, a man pulled up in an old pickup truck, just as he had texted me to say he would. His eyes scanned the area nervously before landing on me.
“I’m Ben,” he said. “Thank you for letting me come.”
He was younger than I imagined, and probably in his late twenties like myself, with dark hair that looked like he’d run his hands through it one too many times.
There was something endearing about his disheveled appearance, though I could tell he was genuinely worried.
Stop it, Samira, I told myself. This isn’t one of your romantic comedy stories. This isn’t a meet-cute.
“No problem,” I replied. “I’m Samira. So, what exactly did you leave under the seat?”
He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he opened the driver’s door and dropped to his knees beside the car and reached under the seat. For a moment, nothing happened.
Then, Ben pulled out a small, sealed box with tiny air holes punched into the top. My stomach did a flip as I imagined a tarantula inside the box.
“I’m really sorry to bother you like this,” he said, standing up and holding the box.
“What’s in there?” I asked, almost amused.
“I have a pet gecko at home, and I feed it live insects every day. Yesterday, I stopped at the pet store to pick up some food, including mealworms and roaches, but I must have left the box under the seat when I was unloading the car.”
It took a moment for his words to register with me.
“You left a box of live insects under the seat?” I asked.
“Not by choice,” he replied sheepishly. “I was late to hand over the car as well. So the moment I unloaded everything else at home, I rushed over to the dealership to leave the car… for you.”
“You’re lucky that they didn’t escape,” I said.
Suddenly, a laugh bubbled up inside me before I could stop it, and once it started, it was hard to stop.
He looked at me, confused for a second, before a grin spread across his face.
“I know, it’s ridiculous, right?” he said. “I was so freaked out that I couldn’t even sleep. I kept imagining them crawling around your car, and I just…”
“My goodness,” I exclaimed. “That would have been quite the surprise.”
The thought of driving around with a box full of escaped bugs lurking somewhere under the seat was both horrifying and hilarious.
“I’m really sorry, Samira,” he said, his grin fading into something more genuine. “I didn’t mean to scare you. I just didn’t know what else to do. The gecko, Samson, is actually my little brother’s pet. And as wacky as it is, that kid loves it.”
“No judgment here,” I replied. “I had a pet frog for a solid two weeks as a kid until my mother found it bouncing around my room.”
That was enough to set us both off again. We laughed until tears ran down our faces.
“Let me make it up to you,” he blurted out suddenly. “How about I take you out for a coffee? As an apology for the… bug thing?”
I stared at him, caught off guard by the sudden offer. I hadn’t expected any of this. But at the same time, I felt like I was in one of the romance stories that I wrote.
There was just something about the way he asked, something genuine and a little bit hopeful.
“I… um,” I started to say. “Sure, why not?”
“Great!” he said, his face lighting up. “I know a place not too far away from here. Would you like to go now?”
I laughed at his enthusiasm.
“How about you take me to a car wash to wash away any bugs and my paranoia, and then we can grab a coffee?” I asked, half-joking, half-serious.
“Actually, that’s the least I can do,” he said. “Come on.”
Ben put the box of insects in his truck and locked the door. I threw my keys at him, which he caught perfectly.
As we drove to the car wash, Ben told me all about his little brother, who was living with him.
“There’s a big age gap between us,” he said. “But there’s a really good school two roads away from me. So he’s enrolled there.”
“That’s wonderful,” I said, watching his hands on the steering wheel. “I wish I had a younger sibling to keep me on the straight and narrow.”
When we got to the car wash, Ben ensured that we would take the full package.
“Give her a good wash, guys,” he said.
We went for coffee while the car was being attended to.
And I wondered what was going to happen next…
What would you have done?
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