Can you find the missing pipe? Put your skills to the test

Do you think you have an eye for detail or a talent for it? Here’s a challenge specifically for you, though! Although I love brainteasers, optical illusions, and challenging puzzles, I must say that this one is quite cunning! According to reports, only 2% of people are able to identify the missing pipe on their first attempt. Do you belong to that group? Let’s investigate!

The Scene: A Missing Pipe, a Bench, and a Man
You can see a happy elderly man sitting on a bench outside his comfortable house in the picture below. The scene is serene, but there is a problem: his cherished pipe is nowhere to be found! Can you find it for him in a minute? He’s too preoccupied reading his newspaper to notice.

Our old friend is wearing striped brown slacks and a stylish crimson top with elaborate decorations. Beside him, his walking cane is supported, and the bench is encircled by vines, which adds to its allure. But where in the world would his pipe be concealed? Is the house in the backdrop hiding it, or is it obscured by the plants?

Examine Closely—There’s the Pipe!

Before you scroll down for the solution, take another close look at the scene. Is the pipe hidden away in plain view? Look closely at his possessions; you might be shocked by what you discover.

Are you prepared for the disclosure? The man’s missing pipe, expertly concealed inside the cane’s shape, is really what looks to be the top of his walking cane! Clever, huh?

Congratulations if you were able to locate it—you’re one of the lucky ones! If not, don’t panic; the purpose of this puzzle is to be challenging.

In any case, try showing your pals this brainteaser and see if they can identify the concealed pipe as fast as you did—or didn’t!