mindteasers

The illusion that shook the internet: Is the cat going up or down the stairs?

An optical illusion lures the eye to get caught in some details in a picture. If we then look away for a few seconds and back at the picture again, we might suddenly see something ...

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 ...

The challenge only a few people can handle: How many squares do you see in this picture?

I never refuse a good challenge! My friends and I usually meet and share around this type of challenges with each other to see who can handle them and who runs with their tail between ...