The image below is intended to test your visual perception, much like hidden images do the same for how we see the world around us. It may not be your typical optical illusion. Be prepared to doubt your sanity as you attempt to solve this seemingly straightforward but cunningly difficult problem.

The instructions for this problem are simple:

Your job is to identify the fault in the image below. Before it hit me, I poured over every pixel for longer than I like to confess. I’ve included the answer below as usual, but I trust you won’t look before you’ve given the puzzle your full effort.

Here is the picture! Good fortune.

Did you manage to solve it?

If you read it out loud, it will help, but if you’re still having trouble, scroll down for the solution.

That’s correct, there are two instances of the word “the” and your mind simply skipped over them. Feel free to scroll up to the original image and have a look for yourself if you don’t believe me. Don’t forget to SHARE and test your luck by fooling as many of your friends as you can!