The surprising answer

The solution to the puzzle might surprise you;
there are actually only 2! Yes, you read that right, all those other figures you see are just reflections.

Was this your guess, or were you off? Feel free to share your reaction, we are curious if you saw through the illusion. Optical illusions like this are popular in the Netherlands. They are often widely shared and discussed. There are various viral puzzles and riddles that keep the mind sharp. What does it actually say about us that we love to debate such puzzles or measure our intelligence with them? Does it say something about our desire for challenge or perhaps our competitive nature?