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Daily Record
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Only cleverest 20% of readers get correct answer to this brainteaser in 60 seconds
Are you feeling lucky today? Well, why not try this puzzle and put it to the test. Brainteasers and puzzles are a great way to keep your mind sharp. They can help you with problem solving, attention to detail, and pattern recognition. Whether you are looking to give yourself a jolt after a long day or just enjoy the feeling of correctly solving a tricky test, they can be a great way to start the pitter patter of grey matter and get you thinking. Those who take on the challenges daily will know how well they can challenge your cognitive comprehension and help focus your brain for the travails of life. Lots of these puzzles really test your mental abilities and force you to think outside the box - that's why they are so tricky. And the brainteaser we have for you today tests your maths skills as well as your comprehension - plus it challenges you to solve it within just 60 seconds. The puzzle comes from tombola, Britain's biggest bingo site. To celebrate the launch of their new Shamrock Spins game, which came out earlier this month, they have released an Irish-themed challenge. You will see a series of equations with different symbols - shamrocks, horseshoes, and harps - and you will have to work out what number each symbol represents. On the face of it, it seems easy. But there are a few twists in this tale that make it trickier that it initially appears. In fact, just one in five (20 percent) readers are able to solve it correctly within a minute and get the correct answer. On average, it takes people three minutes to come up with the right solution - and 40 per cent of people either get it wrong or give up altogether. How are you getting on? Have you managed to identify what the horseshoe, harp, and shamrock represent yet? If you think you've cracked it, scroll down for the solution. But if you're not quite there yet, don't peek until you've got an answer. The correct answer is 185. The tweaks in the equation from addition to multiplication to subtraction can catch some people out. While others fall foul of the BODMAS rule, which means that multiplication must be done before addition, even if it isn't on the left. The broken down formulas, and the correct numbers for each symbol, are below: Horseshoe: 15 + 15 + 15 = 45 Harp: (15 x 5) + 5 = 80 Shamrock: 12 – 5 = 7 If you enjoyed this brainteaser, then we have some more for you to try. Do you think you can work out which woman is the boy's real mum in this testing teaser? We also have a football-inspired puzzle that challenges you to spot the five hidden match tickets in the crowd. Anyone who can spot the five tickets hidden within the image in less than 60 seconds, is thought to have 20/20 vision. Can you? And if football is your thing, then we've got another. Are you able to find the odd ball out in this sporty image in under 20 seconds? We also found a TikToker who has posted three different brainteasers - surely that's enough to satisfy your puzzling needs for today! 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'.
North Wales Live
27-05-2025
- North Wales Live
10 items most people forget to pack for holiday as we always overpack pants
People really are 'pants' at packing as one-third regularly overpack their underwear - but at the same time one-fifth forget their phone charger. Almost nine in ten are guilty of overpacking for their summer holiday with 69% of holidaymakers overpacking clothes, while 36% cram in too many pairs of shoes. Causing their cases to further bulge at the seams are toiletries, books and suncream At the other end of the scale, travellers are forgetting basic essentials, with two-thirds forgetting to take at least one important thing on holiday every time they go away. Topping the list as the most forgotten item is suncream, with a third of people failing to pack it, while a fifth forget to pack an all-important plug adaptor. The survey by tombola revealed that, on average, Brits are most likely to pack for their holiday around a week and a half before flying to their destination. One in five admitted to packing more than four weeks in advance. A quarter believe that they can complete all of this within the space of an hour, but at the opposite end of the scale as many as one in 12 say it takes them longer than a day to complete. Samantha Wilcox, Organic Manager at tombola, said: "The research shows that while we're a nation of holiday lovers, we also love our home comforts. "Taking our favourite items away with us provides a little slice of home but it can come at a cost, as lots of people subsequently forget much-needed essentials. Packing efficiently and thoroughly means you can not only take your favourite home comforts, but you also won't find yourself dashing to foreign supermarkets on the first day of your holiday." TOP TEN MOST OVERPACKED ITEMS IN BRITS' SUITCASES 1. Clothes – 69% 2. Shoes – 36% 3. Underwear – 31% 4. Toiletries – 20% 5. Books – 18% 6. Suncream – 16% 7. Jewellery – 13% 8. Makeup – 11% 9. Swimwear – 9% 10. Food / snacks – 8% TOP TEN MOST FORGOTTEN ITEMS BRITS FORGET TO PACK IN THEIR SUITCASE 1. Suncream – 32% 2. Plug adaptors – 20% 3. Hairbrush – 18% 4. Toothbrush – 18% 5. Phone charger – 17% 6. Book – 16% 7. Toothpaste – 15% 8. Nightwear / pyjamas – 15% 9. Camera – 14% 10. Currency / money – 11% To avoid overpacking, professional packing expert and owner of Essex House Dolly Nicki Rodriguez has the following top tips. 1. Roll instead of folding Nicki said: "Folding your clothes not only limits the space you have, but it also creates creasing. Instead, roll them, Rolling eliminates the creases and in turn, gives you more space." 2. Create a brick-like shape with shoes Nicki said: "Pack shoes together so that the front ends are touching each other, but one shoe is upside down. This then creates a brick shape which can easily be slotted into your case." 3. Plan, plan, plan Nicki said: "To avoid overpacking, only bring items that you actually need. Lay out clothing for each day so you can visually see what you are going to wear. "For example, if you are staying seven nights, you'd put out swimwear, underwear, an outfit for evening, outfit for day. You would then roll these items and place them in a carrier bag with a label of the day." 4. Decant liquids Nicki said: "When it comes to toiletries, buy small plastic pots and containers. You'll find these in most cosmetic shops - put all your liquids in these. They are literally half the size and will not take up as much room in your case."
Wales Online
27-05-2025
- Wales Online
10 items most people forget to pack for holiday as we always overpack pants
10 items most people forget to pack for holiday as we always overpack pants Two thirds forget to take at least one important thing People really are 'pants' at packing as one-third regularly overpack their underwear - but at the same time one-fifth forget their phone charger. Almost nine in ten are guilty of overpacking for their summer holiday with 69% of holidaymakers overpacking clothes, while 36% cram in too many pairs of shoes. Causing their cases to further bulge at the seams are toiletries, books and suncream At the other end of the scale, travellers are forgetting basic essentials, with two-thirds forgetting to take at least one important thing on holiday every time they go away. Topping the list as the most forgotten item is suncream, with a third of people failing to pack it, while a fifth forget to pack an all-important plug adaptor. The survey by tombola revealed that, on average, Brits are most likely to pack for their holiday around a week and a half before flying to their destination. One in five admitted to packing more than four weeks in advance. A quarter believe that they can complete all of this within the space of an hour, but at the opposite end of the scale as many as one in 12 say it takes them longer than a day to complete. Samantha Wilcox, Organic Manager at tombola, said: "The research shows that while we're a nation of holiday lovers, we also love our home comforts. "Taking our favourite items away with us provides a little slice of home but it can come at a cost, as lots of people subsequently forget much-needed essentials. Packing efficiently and thoroughly means you can not only take your favourite home comforts, but you also won't find yourself dashing to foreign supermarkets on the first day of your holiday." Article continues below TOP TEN MOST OVERPACKED ITEMS IN BRITS' SUITCASES 1. Clothes – 69% 2. Shoes – 36% 3. Underwear – 31% 4. Toiletries – 20% 5. Books – 18% 6. Suncream – 16% 7. Jewellery – 13% 8. Makeup – 11% 9. Swimwear – 9% 10. Food / snacks – 8% TOP TEN MOST FORGOTTEN ITEMS BRITS FORGET TO PACK IN THEIR SUITCASE 1. Suncream – 32% 2. Plug adaptors – 20% 3. Hairbrush – 18% 4. Toothbrush – 18% 5. Phone charger – 17% 6. Book – 16% 7. Toothpaste – 15% 8. Nightwear / pyjamas – 15% 9. Camera – 14% 10. Currency / money – 11% To avoid overpacking, professional packing expert and owner of Essex House Dolly Nicki Rodriguez has the following top tips. 1. Roll instead of folding Nicki said: "Folding your clothes not only limits the space you have, but it also creates creasing. Instead, roll them, Rolling eliminates the creases and in turn, gives you more space." 2. Create a brick-like shape with shoes Nicki said: "Pack shoes together so that the front ends are touching each other, but one shoe is upside down. This then creates a brick shape which can easily be slotted into your case." 3. Plan, plan, plan Nicki said: "To avoid overpacking, only bring items that you actually need. Lay out clothing for each day so you can visually see what you are going to wear. "For example, if you are staying seven nights, you'd put out swimwear, underwear, an outfit for evening, outfit for day. You would then roll these items and place them in a carrier bag with a label of the day." Article continues below 4. Decant liquids Nicki said: "When it comes to toiletries, buy small plastic pots and containers. You'll find these in most cosmetic shops - put all your liquids in these. They are literally half the size and will not take up as much room in your case."
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Only those with a high IQ can find the missing number in this brainteaser – but can you beat the three minute record?
TWIDDLING your thumbs this bank holiday Sunday? We have just the thing to keep you and your brain busy. The new brainteaser challenges readers to correctly work out the value of each of the symbols to find the value of the missing number at the end of the sequence. 2 Although this seems like an easy task, just one in five readers can correctly work out the missing number in under a minute. On average, the puzzle, devised by tombola, takes readers three minutes to solve, however be warned as two in five readers either answer incorrectly or give up altogether. If you're still struggling, scroll down to find the answer... Certain brainteasers and optical illusions, particularly those that involve patterns or sequences, can help strengthen both short-term and long-term memory. By working through puzzles on a regular basis, you will actively engage the brain's memory systems and directly improve your future attempts at visual challenges. Many brainteasers, like this one, require challengers thinking outside the box. This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions. 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. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: 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. Focus and attention: 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. It also translates to real-life situations where you might need to approach challenges in new and inventive ways. 99 percent of people can't find the hidden objects in under 20 seconds - are you up to the challenge If you're after another brainteaser to challenge yourself, try this one - as apparently only those with a high IQ are able to find the heart hidden among the spring flowers. Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band's cover art that has confused fans for years. Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds. 2
