Can you spot the horse hiding in this image?

Optical illusions can be really frustrating if you can’t find the object you’re supposed to see. Some just have to stare for a few minutes and easily spot the hidden object. Others, like me, take longer than usual. Most of the time, I give up and just search for the answer online. Then I would feel both relieved and frustrated for not finding it earlier.

Like puzzles, optical illusions help us expand our minds, be creative and think critically in different ways. Because it significantly challenges us, it helps us develop problem solving skills. Plus, it’s a real test of patience.

Most people who have seen the image don’t have a clue that there are two animals on it. At first glance, you’ll probably see a frog resting on a lily pad in this image. However, there’s another animal hiding in this image and we bet you’ll really have a hard time spotting it.

Still haven’t spotted the hidden horse? Check out the outlined image below.

By this time, we bet you still haven’t found that horse. The outlined image still clearly shows a frog. Try to be more imaginative and creative. Hint: The image doesn’t contain the entire horse body. You should just be looking for its head and neck.

Still clueless? Keep looking around the area with the lily pad. It shows where the horse is on the image.

In case you haven’t seen it, here’s the ultimate clue: the frog’s body is actually the horse’s head? Check this out.

The image above is the exact same image showing the frog only that it has been turned once to the left. Now you cannot unseen what you have just discovered!

If you’ve seen the horse, don’t forget to spread the joy and share this image with anyone who’s up for challenge.

-- Mini, The Summit Express

WATCH: Move over Marlou, Rated K finally reveals Xander Ford!

If you have no idea who Marlou Arizala is, you must be living under a rock. He is the much talked about former Hasht5 member, who gained popularity because of his looks. He was dubbed by Vice Ganda as the “Pambansang Pinipig” due to his pimple marks. But don’t underestimate Marlou because he once had a showdown with Enrique Gil to serenade Liza Soberano and even became close friends with some of the hottest Kapamilya teen stars.

Meet the new oppa, Xander Ford!

It can also be recalled that he once an endorser for the Flawless Medical Clinic’s Anti-bullying campaign. There, he shared how poverty took over his childhood and how bullying had affected him. For some time, we haven’t heard him until he posted an update on his Facebook page stating that “Marlou Ariza is dead” and that Xander Ford will soon replace him. Netizens couldn’t help but be curious as photos of Marlou seemingly preparing for a procedure emerged online.

Finally, he shared on Rated K that he is going for the big haul and will undergo plastic surgery.

“Oo dito ako nakilala pero may pangarap ako. Pangarap ko yun nga, yung magbago ako. Kasi lahat naman ng tao nagbabago eh.” He added, “Lahat yung kulay ko, hairstyle, pananamit kung ano man yung nakita niyo ngayon lahat yun magbabago.”

His plastic surgeon, Dr. Samuel Eric C. Yapjuangco of The Icon Clinic explained that Marlou underwent nose and chin implant. Several photos have emerged from Ethel Booba’s Charotism Facebook page allegedly is the look new Xander Ford. Marlou neither confirmed nor denied the photos online.

And finally, after much ado, Rated K reveals the new look of Marlou Arizala, now known as Xander Ford.

While waiting for the final reveal of Xander Ford, several fans expressed their anticipation on their “new crush.”

One fan shared, “Feeling ko magiging guwapong-gwapo na po talaga siya parang si Justin Bieber.”

Another one excitedly shared, “Mas magiging mas Oppa po siya sa ibang mga Oppa.”

Xander walked on the stage like a true heartthrob thronged by screaming fans. His parents were also there and they were in tears upon seeing the transformation. Xander shared, “Natupad na po ang pangarap ko na mabago ang sarili ko.” His fondly shared a message to all the bashers who bullied him before, “Who you kayo sa’kin.” But Marlou went serious when he shared his future plans of really focusing and pursuing being a TV personality to help his parents. His mother couldn’t contain her emotion as she hugged his son saying that she terribly misses him. She admits that they weren’t able to see each other for a month but is thankful that his operation went well. His father also says in jest , “’Yung dating kamukha ko ay wala na.” Whatever the future holds for the new Xander Ford, he shares that he is just overwhelmed with happiness at being able to finally reach his dream of being a handsome head turner.

Watch Rated K’s big reveal on Marlou’s transformation here:

-- Sally, The Summit Express