This puzzle takes advantage of a common cognitive bias: our brains tend to overlook small details when we’re focused on the bigger picture. That’s why many people miss some of the less obvious dots embedded in the image. Our minds are naturally inclined to simplify tasks, sometimes at the expense of accuracy.
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The Main Dots: The first thing you notice is the set of BLACK dots. There are 7 BLACK dots in total.
The Hidden Dots: But there’s more than just those 7 dots.
The Dot in “?” There are also 2 dots in the “question mark.”
The Dot in “!” There’s a dot in the “exclamation mark.”
The Dot in “Geniuses.” There are also 2 dots.
