Only those with high IQ can spot eight hazards in summer BBQ scene

Discover whether you really are the brains of the family with this devilishly difficult brainteaser. Solving puzzles and riddles is a great boredom buster, one that can keep the little ones distracted during the long summer holidays.

Research has also found that cracking these mini-games can actually improve your attention span and increase your concentration over time. However, this particular brainteasermay also lead to family rows and bursts of frustration when you inevitably all fail.

Seriously, you'll need a super-high IQ and meticulous attention to detail in order to crack this puzzle. It comes after this viral optical illusion challenged Brits to find the goat's owner hiding in plain sight.

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The image above, created by Top Rated Casino Sites, shows a bunch of friends enjoying a summer BBQ. It's a familiar sight for many Brits, especially as the UK braces for yet another scorching heatwave.

However, amongst the picture lies eight hidden food hazards that you need to find in just 30 seconds or less to prove you're a modern-day genius. To make this extra challenging, we're not going to give you any clues - but zooming in on the image may help you pick up on the errors quicker.

Reckon you've found all eight hazards, or admitting defeat already? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.

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If that BBQ-themed brainteaser didn't even make you break a sweat - it's clear we need to ramp the difficulty up. Below are 10 questions that may look like your bog-standard pub quiz, but they're all strategically worded to trip you up.

Get too cocky, and you'll inevitably fail. But, you also only have three seconds on each question before you need to move on to the next. Oh, and you'll need to score at least eight out of 10 to prove you're a true smarty pants.

If this quiz is too tricky, ignore the time limit and take as long as you need to think of the right answer. Once you're done, you can check your score here.

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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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