At first glance, the image looks simple: a bright pyramid made of small, perfect triangles. Many people glance at it, count what’s obvious, and move on. But those who pause a little longer often sense something more. Hidden within the clean design are larger shapes formed by combining smaller ones, and once they appear, the count begins to grow. That quiet surprise is what has drawn so much attention online—it invites us to slow down and truly look.
The puzzle works because of how our brains handle patterns. We naturally simplify what we see, focusing on the clearest shapes before noticing how pieces connect.
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