India, May 16 -- In the age of endless scrolling and digital distractions, brain teasers have captured the internet's imagination like never before. These puzzles are popping up on timelines and feeds, sparking debates and often leaving even the sharpest thinkers scratching their heads. One such teaser is currently going viral - a colourful pyramid of balls paired with a deceptively simple question: "How many balls are there?" But don't be fooled - it claims that 95% of people get it wrong, and it's proving to be far trickier than it first appears.

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At first glance, it appears to be a straightforward pyramid made up of n balls. ...