Find the mistake: Only a true genius can spot the damaged passport in just 6 seconds

A brain-teasing optical illusion is challenging people to find a damaged passport hidden among many normal ones within a mere six seconds. This task requires intense concentration to spot subtle differences, defying the brain's tendency to overlook details. Successfully identifying the damaged passport sharpens the mind, enhancing attention to detail and visual memory.
Find the mistake: Only a true genius can spot the damaged passport in just 6 seconds

Here is a fun little brain challenge for you today that’s going viral—and people are scratching their heads over it. It’s all about spotting a damaged passport hidden among a bunch of normal ones. Think you can find it in just 6 seconds?
What's the challenge?
In the image, you’ll see several passports spread out across the screen. At first glance, they all look pretty similar—just the typical passport covers, right?
But hold on... one of them isn’t quite right.
Your task is to find the damaged passport—and you've only got 6 seconds to do it. This optical illusion is tricky because your brain is used to spotting patterns, not tiny differences. So, you'll need full concentration for this one!
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Image Credit: Ski Solutions

Our brains love shortcuts. When we see a bunch of similar-looking objects—like passports in this case—we quickly group them together and assume they’re all the same. But this challenge forces you to slow down and really look.
Poll
Did you find the damaged passport in 6 seconds?

The trick? You have to notice something that doesn’t fit the pattern. It could be a tear, a missing piece, or even something smudged.
And because you’ve got only 6 seconds, the pressure is on!
Here’s a little hint: Focus more on the right-hand side of the image. That’s where the odd one out is hiding.
Did you spot it?
If you haven't found it yet, don’t worry! Most people miss it the first time.
Look at the passport in the right side section.
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Image Credit: Ski Solutions

There’s one that has a small rip at the corner—it’s not super obvious unless you’re really looking. It’s a bit bent, slightly worn, and definitely not as perfect as the others.
Found it now?
Sure, this is fun. But it’s not just a game. Challenges like this actually help sharpen your mind. They boost your attention to detail, improve your visual memory, and train your brain to work more efficiently.
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