Put your visual skills to the ultimate test with this fiendish brainteaser. If you reckon you have meticulous attention to detail and perfect 20/20 vision – this baffling puzzle is made for you. But, with just 10 seconds on the clock, you’ll also need to be unflappable under pressure and make some pretty swift decisions…
Brainteasers like this are a great way to keep the little ones quiet while you’re cleaning up or cooking dinner, or can even be used to occupy yourself on those gruelling morning commutes. But, research has actually shown that regular completing games like this can have a positive impact on your central nervous system, resulting in improved concentration levels and better attention span.
The image above may first seem like a scene from Snow White, with a bunch of owls and squirrels relaxing in the woods. However, lurking amidst the greenery are five hedgehogs who have just woken up from hibernation. Remember, you need to find them all in just 10 seconds to prove you have the eyes of a sniper.
We’re not giving away any clues on this one, but zooming into the image may help you pick up those cute creatures a little quicker. Admitting defeat? Or reckon you’ve cracked just in time? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to find the answer.
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Didn’t even break a sweat on that brainteaser? Well, it’s time to knock you off your high horse with this baffling riddle that is bound to leave you stumped. You’ve got just seven seconds to solve it and prove that you’re a modern day genius. Fail, and you kiss goodbye to that Mensa membership you’ve been dreaming of. Once you’re done, you can check your answer here.
“King Nupe of the kingdom Catan dotes on his two daughters so much that he decides the kingdom would be better off with more girls than boys, and he makes the following decree: All child-bearing couples must continue to bear children until they have a daughter!” the riddle reads. “But to avoid overpopulation, he makes an additional decree: All child-bearing couples will stop having children once they have a daughter! His subjects immediately begin following his orders. After many years, what’s the expected ratio of girls to boys in Catan?”
Up for another mental workout? Check out our entire collection of tricky brainteasers, riddles, and puzzles here – or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these mind-boggling optical illusions.
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