Only 1 in 5 can find seven missing objects in tricky heatwave brainteaser

Put your visual skills to the ultimate test with this sizzling hot brainteaser that is bound to leave you feeling stumped.

Whilepuzzles and riddlesmay seem like nothing more than a juvenile pastime, research has found they can actually have a positive impact on the central nervous system. While this isn't enough to turn you into a mini Albert Einstein - it could bolster your attention span and improve your concentration levels.

With the UK bracing for yet another scorching heatwave, Hammonds Furniture has created a summer-themed brainteaser to help you get into the party spirit. It may look easy - but only one in five Brits can actually crack it. Plus, to make things just that little bit harder, you'll be racing against the clock. So, let's dive straight in shall we?

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The images above show two seemingly identical pictures of a summer garden. The BBQ is smoking away, the flowers are in full blossom, and the family dog has his eye on a beautiful butterfly.

However, there are actually seven missing objects in the left picture, and you need to find all of them in 60 seconds or less to prove you have laser-sharp vision. Fail, and you should probably get yourself down to Specsavers!

We're not giving away any clues for this one but zooming into the image may help you find the difference faster. Surrendering already, or reckon you've cracked it in the nick of time? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.

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If that mind-boggling brainteaser was no match for a razor-sharp individual like yourself, don't worry. Now, it's time to ramp things up and test your analytical skills with this insanely difficult puzzle that went viral on Reddit last year.

"My daughter is applying for a job and they have this in the application," the post reads. "Any ideas?" The seemingly-simple puzzle asks for the next letter in the sequence. On the top row, the letters read: "A, D, G, J, M, P," and on the second row they read: "C, G, K, O, S, ?"

Again, we're not going to give you any clues for this one - but you can take all the time you need to try and solve it. Once you're done, you can check your answer here - but no cheating!

Up for more IQ-testing fun? Check out our collection of tricky brainteasers, riddles, and puzzles here. Or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these mind-boggling optical illusions.

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