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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Everyone sees the festival – but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the drummer in 30 seconds
Scroll down to find out how brainteasers can help your memory PLAIN SIGHT Everyone sees the festival – but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the drummer in 30 seconds FESTIVAL lovers are challenged to put their eyesight to the test with this mind boggling brainteaser. Everyone can see the festival set up, but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the drummer in less than 30 seconds. 2 Can you spot the drummer? Credit: Smooth Spins Whether you're hoping to improve your problem solving skills or boost your memory, this puzzle is bound to be a challenge for many readers. Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot the drummer in just a few seconds. Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself. If you can do it in under 30 seconds, you are said to have 20/20 vision. At first glance, it looks like the drummer is nowhere to be found in this image provided by Smooth Spins. However, those with 20/20 vision will be able to immediately see this is not the case. This puzzle works by tricking your eyes into thinking that there is no drummer to be found in the image. But rest assured there is a person playing the drums amongst all of the guitarists and singers. Unless you're lucky enough to find the drummer immediately, we recommend analysing the pattern very closely to spot the answer. The visual deception of this image will have you scratching your head trying to solve it, but the payoff is worth it. Everyone can see the beach but only those with a high IQ can spot five differences in 32 seconds in this brainteaser If you need a hint, we recommend focusing on the top half of the image. The drummer can be found on the right hand side of the image. If you're looking for more of a challenge, this tricky puzzle asks readers to find the odd one out in a sea of TikTok logos. If you need another tricky test, only the most eagle-eyed readers will be able to spot the six items that need tidying up in this spot the difference puzzle. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. And if that's not hard enough, only those with 20/20 vision will be able to spot the 'impostor' bee in this image. Another tricky puzzle asks hawk-eyed readers to spot five tickets hidden amongst a sea of football fans. Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 30 seconds? For those struggling to locate it, we have marked the answer below. 2 Were you able to spot it? Credit: Smooth Spins How did you do?
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Everyone sees the festival – but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the drummer in 30 seconds
Scroll down to find out how brainteasers can help your memory PLAIN SIGHT Everyone sees the festival – but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the drummer in 30 seconds Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FESTIVAL lovers are challenged to put their eyesight to the test with this mind boggling brainteaser. Everyone can see the festival set up, but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the drummer in less than 30 seconds. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Can you spot the drummer? Credit: Smooth Spins Whether you're hoping to improve your problem solving skills or boost your memory, this puzzle is bound to be a challenge for many readers. Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot the drummer in just a few seconds. Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself. If you can do it in under 30 seconds, you are said to have 20/20 vision. At first glance, it looks like the drummer is nowhere to be found in this image provided by Smooth Spins. However, those with 20/20 vision will be able to immediately see this is not the case. This puzzle works by tricking your eyes into thinking that there is no drummer to be found in the image. But rest assured there is a person playing the drums amongst all of the guitarists and singers. Unless you're lucky enough to find the drummer immediately, we recommend analysing the pattern very closely to spot the answer. The visual deception of this image will have you scratching your head trying to solve it, but the payoff is worth it. Everyone can see the beach but only those with a high IQ can spot five differences in 32 seconds in this brainteaser If you need a hint, we recommend focusing on the top half of the image. The drummer can be found on the right hand side of the image. If you're looking for more of a challenge, this tricky puzzle asks readers to find the odd one out in a sea of TikTok logos. If you need another tricky test, only the most eagle-eyed readers will be able to spot the six items that need tidying up in this spot the difference puzzle. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. : Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. : Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. And if that's not hard enough, only those with 20/20 vision will be able to spot the 'impostor' bee in this image. Another tricky puzzle asks hawk-eyed readers to spot five tickets hidden amongst a sea of football fans. Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 30 seconds? For those struggling to locate it, we have marked the answer below. 2 Were you able to spot it? Credit: Smooth Spins How did you do?
Daily Record
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The one discontinued chocolate bar Brits want back most is not SnowFlake or Caramac
We all have a chocolate bar we loved but can't get our hands on any more. We all have a favourite chocolate bar, whether it's tucking into the gooey caramel of a Mars bar, popping a honeycomb Malteser into our mouth, or snapping off a Toblerone triangle. But what happens when your go-to indulgent snack suddenly gets pulled from the shelves? Tasty treats get discontinued quite regularly, including some that were popular across the UK. Most people wish they could see a nostalgic chocolate bar back at their local store, with many of the big names in the confectionary business having stopped making different versions of their products. And the team at Smooth Spins, the gaming brand for Smooth Radio, have carried out some research to find out exactly which treat Brits most want to see return. There were 18 different bars that were included in the survey, with a number of entries from Cadbury, as well as limited edition versions of Mars, Crunchie, and Kit Kats. But the snack that topped the list might well surprise you, especially since it hasn't been seen for more than 20 years. A whopping 22 per cent of those polled by Smooth Spins said they'd like to have the Wispa Mint back in stores in the UK. The minty version of the popular bar was introduced in 1995 but discontinued in 2003. Despite it having been away for almost three times as long as it was actually in production, it's clear from the study that the Wispa Mint is still a sought-after snack. Two treats were tied for second place, with them both having been pulled from the shelves much more recently. One in five people (20%) wanted Nestle's Caramac and Milky Way Crispy Rolls to return. The former was discontinued in 2023 after 64 years due to declining sales, while the latter was axed a year beforehand. In both cases, the move caused uproar among chocolate lovers - and it actually made a difference. The Caramac returned to stores in a limited run in 2024 and earlier this year, Mily Way Crispy Rolls were made available once again, thanks in part to the power of protest. But clearly the message hadn't got through to many of the people polled here, as they were still longing for its return without realising it was already back. Like the Wispa Mint, the white chocolate Cadbury Dream was discontinued over two decades ago but it still looked upon fondly. An impressive 18 per cent of people want to see that make its way back into our lives. Meanwhile, the Cadbury Marble, which combined rich milk chocolate and smooth white chocolate, and the Orange Crunchie with its tangy honeycomb centre were chosen by 16 per cent of those polled. Rounding out the top 10 were the Cadbury Aztec, Mars Delight, Mint Crunchie, SnowFlake, and Quality Street Toffee Deluxe. Others on the list included Kit Kat Senses, Fox's scrumptious Echo, and Taz - which was replaced by the caramel Freddo many years ago. Which discontinued chocolate bar do Brits most want to see come back? 1. Wispa Mint 22% 2= Caramac 20% 2= Milky Way Crispy Rolls 20% 4. Cadbury Dream 18% 5= Cadbury Marble 16% 5= Orange Crunchie 16% 7= Cadbury Aztec 13% 7= Mars Delight 13% 7= Mint Crunchie 13% 7= SnowFlake 13% 7= Quality Street Toffee Deluxe 13% 12= Cadbury's Tiffin 12% 12= Kit Kat Senses 12% 14= Toffo 11% 14= White Crunch Bar 11% 16. Fox's Echo 9% 17. Snaps 6% 18. Taz 4% Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Only 20% of Oasis fans can find the drummer in this brainteaser in under 30 seconds
Whet your appetite for the next two nights of Oasis at Murrayfield by trying out this challenging puzzle. After 16 long years, Oasis finally made their return to Scotland last night, Friday, August 8. The Britpop icons hadn't been seen north of the border since June 2009, shortly before Liam and Noel Gallagher's infamous fallout. But that's all water under the bridge now, with the brothers and their bandmates rocking their way across the UK and Ireland in their Oasis Live '25 reunion tour. Last night's epic show at Murrayfield was the first of three gigs at the Edinburgh stadium. The legendary band make their return tonight, Saturday, August 9, before returning for their final concert on Tuesday, August 12. If last night's performance of classics like Wonderwall and Don't Look Back In Anger whetted your appetite for more Oasis content, then we've got something a bit different for you. The team at Smooth Spins have created a brainteaser which shows a crowd of music-lovers revelling in the tunes from their favourite band, much like an estimated 200,000 Oasis fans will do at Murrayfield over the course of the three shows. The vibrant image is filled with gig-goers and musicians rocking out - though there's a distinct lack of bucket hats for our liking! The bright colours and packed scene make it difficult to spot small details. But that's exactly what you'll have to do if you want to solve the puzzle. You are tasked with finding the lone drummer at the concert, though we can't confirm if it's really Oasis' Joey Waronker in the crowd. To make the brainteaser even more of a challenge, try and solve it in under 30 seconds - a feat that only 20 per cent of people can manage. Think you've got what it takes? Then scroll down to see the image and take it on. Good luck. How are you getting on? Any joy finding the percussionist in the busy scene? Even if you can't manage it within the 30-second limit, it's worth it to keep trying to spot him anyway. Do you want a hint? Try focusing on the right-hand side of the image. Have you managed to find the drummer? Or have you decided to give up? Scroll on below to find the answer. Congratulations if you spotted the drummer playing his kit in the top right corner of the concert scene. If you fancy another music-themed brainteaser, we've got one for you - especially if you like karaoke. This series of 10 dingbat-style pictures are all karaoke classics - do you think you can work out every one? If that's not enough, we also found a TikToker who has posted three different brainteasers. Let's hope that can satisfy your puzzling needs for today. And if you want more Oasis content, you can rest assured we will be keeping you up to date with everything related to the Murrayfield gigs on our website.
Daily Mail
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was on Shipwrecked - there were secret romps hidden from show bosses and so many moments were staged after the bungling camera crew messed up
A former Shipwrecked contestant has revealed the behind-the-scenes chaos of the reality show - with secret romps hidden from producers and 'loads' of staged moments. Scouser Mark Byron, a self-proclaimed 'mouth on a stick,' appeared on the fourth series of the hit programme back in 2009. And this year marks the 25th anniversary of Shipwrecked's debut on UK screens. The T4 slot quickly captured audiences with its unique concept that saw a group of castaways dropped on a remote island and forced to survive on basic rations - all while competing for a cash prize. Then fresh-faced Mark claimed he had never endured real hardship before setting foot on the island. Speaking on behalf of Smooth Spins, Mark has lifted the lid on what really went on, from forced retakes to hidden hook-ups. Mark, who also appeared on Big Brother in 2014, said 'loads' of scenes had to be re-shot, meaning many were staged iterations of the real event. 'During my time in Big Brother, you'd just get on with your day because there were hundreds of cameras picking up the action,' he said. 'But Shipwrecked was a human crew so there were often times they'd failed to pick up a conversation, so they'd rush over and ask you to repeat it all again. 'Sometimes big moments would happen off camera and you'd have to act it out again so it could be captured.' Although two crew members would spend the night on the island with the contestants, they weren't privy to everything that was going on. The staff would go to bed, leaving a nighttime window where nothing was recorded, Mark explained. 'Often, we were quite boring and would just sleep, but a lot of cast mates hooked up,' he admitted. 'We never told production so it remained a secret. I won't name names although I will say I never hooked up with anyone.' Mark says he regrets 'nothing' about his decision to star in the show, crediting his TV debut for the lucrative projects he's since been involved in. 'It's been over 15 years and I still get to do media appearances,' he said. 'I star on GMB every six weeks to discuss topical issues or host events. It opened doors for me.' As the first person on the remote island, Mark says he got a 'really fair edit.' 'I became quite a central character and featured a lot,' he said. 'I was very true to myself and I never felt I was misrepresented or edited badly.' Forced to live on meagre portions and anything contestants could pick or kill, Mark said he shed a few stone in the process. 'The basic rations were things like rice, bananas and flour. If producers asked me to go back on the show now, I doubt I would. It was a wonderful experience but so difficult.' But with no mirrors, Mark was shocked when he saw his new look upon arriving back home four months later. 'When I got to the mainland and saw my reflection, it was pretty staggering,' he remembered. Forced to live on meagre portions and anything contestants could pick or kill, Mark (pictured, middle, with fellow players) said he shed a few stone in the process 'I was skinny and had a very deep tan. I actually think I looked good but it was still a shock to see such a different person staring back at me. 'It didn't last - as soon as I got home, my family fed me up.' In an admission Mark fears makes him sound 'old', he applied to be on the show after seeing an advert on MySpace. He jumped at the 'amazing opportunity,' and undertook a lengthy, months-long audition process that saw him travel constantly between Liverpool and Manchester. Of his long chats with show bosses, he said: 'I think they were trying to determine who was opinionated, who may clash with other people and who may be open to romance. 'They would have our pictures on storyboards as if they were trying to find the perfect formula for a great cast.' And when he made the final cut, Mark said he felt 'total joy,' at the prospect of meeting new people and spending months on a tropical island. But the experience was far from smooth, with the islanders completely unused to fending for themselves. Mark laughed: 'I had lived a very pampered existence before the show so they assumed putting me on an island with bare essentials would be quite funny. And I think it was!' The production crew was not subjected to the same hardships as the cast, though, and had access to a 'secret hut' on the island where they ate and slept. 'The lucky things,' Mark said. 'They were very nice though and we struck up friendships with them all. They had the decency to never eat in front of us.' Mark's life changed 'overnight' after his appearance on the reality show, owing to the sheer amount of screentime he was given. 'I got management almost instantly and they'd book me to do public appearances,' he recalled. 'I'd present things for T4 or do countdowns of the charts for music channels. People would come up to me in Tesco or on the train and ask for autographs. 'I had big hair back in 2009 and a thick, scouse accent, so I was quite recognisable.' And with social media still in its infancy, Mark feels he got the best of both worlds by escaping the trolling reality stars face now. But adjusting to normal life after a reclusive three months with a small group of people was difficult. Mark said: 'You get so used to being on a quiet island with a certain group of people and suddenly you're back in the real world. 'I missed my Shipwrecked cast and it was really overwhelming. I did get over it within a few weeks thankfully, but I know my other cast mates felt the same.' But the close bonds didn't stand the test of time, Mark said, and the team all 'drifted'. 'There's no bad feeling and I have a few on Instagram,' he said. 'But it's been a good decade since we last spoke.'
