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<\/p>\nBrainteasers are an excellent way to keep the mind in shape. It\u2019s crucial to try to take a small break every day from work and obligations, so you can give your head some time to relax and recharge its batteries.<\/p>\n
It is always necessary to concentrate when trying to solve any challenge. But perhaps it is even more important when facing a visual puzzle.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to get a bit dizzy when looking at an illusion, so it\u2019s important to focus as much as possible, even if it feels a bit difficult.<\/p>\n
Which way is the cat walking?<\/p>\n
Okay! Time for today\u2019s challenge, an optical illusion that has divided the web, confusing people left and right.<\/p>\n
When you see the picture below, you\u2019ll understand why \u2013 it is a captivating creation.<\/p>\n
Is the cat walking up or down the stairs?<\/p>\n
Did you see it? As I said, it is essential to focus.<\/p>\n
Were you unsuccessful? No problem, you are not alone. Below, we\u2019ll reveal the correct answer.<\/p>\n
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B<\/p>\n
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ANSWER
\nUp or down?<\/p>\n
The cat is going down the stairs.<\/p>\n
First, look at the architecture of the stairwell. The nose of the stair treads is overhanging the riser, which has a pebbled texture.<\/p>\n
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9Gag.com and Megan Willett\/Business Insider<\/p>\n
If you look closely, there\u2019s even a slight shadow under the overhanging nose of the stair treads. These shadows would only be visible if the cat was going down the stairs towards the viewer who is looking upstairs. The light coming from the upstairs landing is causing the shadow of the tread to fall on the riser:<\/p>\n
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9Gag.com and Megan Willett\/Business Insider<\/p>\n
Bricks or stones are typically placed on top of step treads to build up the wall surrounding the stairs. Here\u2019s what that looks like in real life:<\/p>\n
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9Gag.com and Megan Willett\/Business Insider<\/p>\n
Finally, this is simply what a cat looks like when it\u2019s going down the stairs \u2014 tail up for balance, eyes focused on the ground, and taking the stairs step by step.<\/p>\n
What do you think, is it walking up or down the stairs?<\/p>\n
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