Discover whether you’re a technical genius with this mind-boggling brainteaser that requires a razor-sharp mind, rapid reaction skills, and an unflappable disposition
It’s time to put on your thinking caps and test out your intellect with this baffling brainteaser that’s leaving most Brits utterly stumped. Cracking riddles and cryptic puzzles may seem like nothing more than a boredom buster, but research has shown they can actually positively impact the central nervous system.
This isn’t enough to transform you into a rocket scientist or brain surgeon, but it could improve your concentration levels and better your attention span. This particular brainteaser, however, is so tricky that it may also result in bursts of anger and family rows.
If you’re a Countdown aficionado, you may have a slight advantage (even if you only watch the episodes with Jimmy Carr). So, let’s dive straight in, shall we?
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The image above shows an incomplete password, and you need to solve it in just five seconds or less to prove you have the IQ of a genius. Fail, and you kiss goodbye to any chances of becoming the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie.
Okay so, what we know is the passwords start with the letter ‘I’ and ends with the letter ‘N’. The letters ‘A,T’ are placed as the sixth and seventh letter. As previously reported, the remaining letters are: ‘N, V, N, O, I, O’.
We’re not giving away any clues for this one, but if you’re finding it a little too challenging – ignore the strict time limit and take as long as you need to solve the anagram. Once you’re done, scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.
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If that cryptic puzzle was no match for a boffin like yourself, check out this mind-boggling riddle that’s been causing even bigger waves. No matter how many times you binge-watch Countdown, you’ll still struggle with this one.
“Mrs. Watt has 5 children. The oldest four children’s names are Lala, Lele, Lili, and Lolo,” the riddle reads. “What is the name of the youngest child – why do people laugh at her name?”
Now, most people instantly think they have got the answer – and will proudly declare the fourth child is called ‘Lulu’. This is because all the children have the same name with different vowels (A,E,I,O) and ‘U’ is the last one remaining.
However, this isn’t the correct answer – and if you fell for such an obvious trick you clearly don’t have a sky-high IQ. If you reckon you dodged the trap, and think you’ve properly cracked the riddle, you can check your answer here.
Up for yet another mental workout? Check out our full collection of tricky brainteasers, baffling riddles, and mind-boggling puzzles here – or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these fascinating optical illusions.
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