brainteasers

Only a few people can find the circles hiding in this picture – are you sharp enough?

This clever puzzle (below) really offers training for the so important collaboration between the eyes and brain. It’s about finding circles – a total of 16 – in a particular image. For most, it’s really, really difficult. At least initially. Can ...

This simple test will show if you’re smarter than average: Can you find the symbol that sticks out?

That’s why I thought I’d invite you to a test that will definitely give your brain cells a good workout. According to the Youtube channel EG Mines, you are smarter than the average if you ...

This test will show how good your color vision is – but most people fail it

Now it’s time we test how good one of your senses is – namely, the vision. More specifically, your color vision. Colorblindness, according to Iristech, affects 1 in every 12 men (8%) and 1 in every 200 ...

Challenge: Can you find the hidden bird in this picture?

The exciting part about visual puzzles, is that you can see different figures – or none at all. It’s individual and according to experts, sometimes what you see first says something about your personality. The ...

Nearly everyone gets it wrong on their first try: How many Q’s are hidden in this picture?

The puzzle below is the latest variation on this theme. It’s quite simple in design, but most people get the answer wrong on their first try. The challenge is to find the letters that stand ...

Nobody at my office could solve this puzzle – can you spot what’s wrong with this picture?

These days, kids are always tapping away at their smartphones, so anything that pulls them away from the screen for a few minutes is a win in my book! Technology does so much of our ...

Very few people get this right: How many pens do you see?

This type of challenges has always attracted me. It doesn’t necessarily have to be deceiving or complicated stuff. A math problem or test is fine – the important thing is that you enjoy yourself and ...

These 2 challenges are harder than they look – are you smart enough to solve them?

Earlier today I found two challenges I think are quite fun. It’s about being able to focus your senses and let the eyes work together with the brain. Sounds simple, but be careful not to ...

Only the best minds solve this tricky challenge: Which glass will fill up first?

Testing our limits with crosswords, puzzles, riddles, or other challenges is always fun. For the last year, I have done them more often and I think it’s beneficial to one’s health. Which glass will fill ...

Only a trained eye is able to solve this challenge: Can you find all the horses in this picture?

This challenge, painted by the artist Bev Doolittle, dates back to 1978. She found inspiration, for the painting, while traveling through the South with her husband. Can you find all the horses? The painting is ...