All news on the topic: Brainteasers

Only true geniuses will be able to work out this 'impossible' question given on the BBC quiz show Only Connect - and you'll earn serious bragging rights if you guess it

How crisp if your vision? Apparently most people take over 28 seconds to spot this tiny acorn hiding in sea of leaves, so if you're quicker you have some seriously sharp eyes

A simple question could tell you just how well your partner knows you, but be warned before you ask it - it could end up exposing some things about your own personality

A new brain teaser has left people scratching their heads as they struggle find the hidden piglet among the busy circus scene - are you among the 2% of people who can solve it?

A new brain teaser has left people scratching their heads as they attempt to work out the next number in this baffling sequence - can you solve the tricky puzzle?

Only 5% of people can spot the sunflower in the sea of bees in 11 seconds or less - but do you think you're up for the task? Give it a go - but be warned - it's a lot trickier than it looks

A parent whose child came home with a maths homework question about apples was absolutely stumped - and it turns out other parents were too - but can you solve it?

University Challenge is known for its tough questions that baffle the minds of people who tune in to watch - but one particular question left thousands stumped. Can you solve it?

Riddles are confusing as you really have to break up what's happening and make sense of it before you get to the answer - but can you figure out this one involving a bridge?

A puzzle about a man staling money from a shop has gone viral online and left thousands of people scratching their heads trying to work it out, even though it's got a simple answer

Are you in the autumn spirit? Why not try this autumnal brain teaser challenge, which asks you to find the pumpkin spice latte hidden in a sea of different flavoured hot drinks - it's harder than it looks

According to new research, 99% of UK drivers can't answer all the theory test questions correctly. So how would you do if you had to take the important test today?

This super fun brainteaser challenges you to spot the egg in and amongst the deliciously sweet treats, just in time for Bake Off season - and if you manage it, your attention to detail is great

There is a padlock riddle that has gone viral online because it's so difficult to answer correctly, with people having resorted to using ChatGPT to help figure out the solution

This brainteaser has resurfaced on Twitter again, and it's still proving to stump adults across the world despite being very easy for small children to get right

This latest brainteaser challenges you to find the horse without a tail, but there's a really tight time-limit so many people will struggle - unless you've got a crystal clear mind

Puzzlers have been tasked to find a hidden puppy in a brainteaser that may well give you a bit of a headache, and if you spot it in 11 seconds or under, you may well be a genius

Thousands of people have been stumped by a maths question which others have deemed 'easy'. The quiz question has now gone viral, so are you able to work out the answer?

Even the brainiest of mathematicians were left scratching their heads with this tricky equation going viral online - leaving people arguing over what the correct answer is

As Rishi Sunak wants to scrap A-level exams for a new style of qualification, we take a look at two particularly tricky questions from previous exams. Adults are racking their brains to find the answer

A baffling optical illusion has left people scratching their heads as those with perfect vision aren't able to see the same 'creepy' image as those who need glasses

An optical illusion details whether you're more focused on work at the minute, or whether you're looking for love depending on what you see - and it's really eye-opening

University Challenge is a show that has tested some of the brightest minds across the country - but there is one question that left contestants completely stumped

The Queen of Easter Eggs has a new teaser puzzle for Swifties. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is counting down until the release of her album 1989 (Taylor's Version) and fans can't wait

Even though this brain teaser is designed for children, it doesn't mean all adults will be able to get it straight away, as apparently 'only the sharpest minds' can - so how did you do?