You'll curse yourself for not thinking of the genius answer behind this tricky brainteaser. If one of your New Year's Resolutions is to improve your intelligence, this fiendish river-themed puzzle is definitely one for you. With just 12 seconds on the clock, you'll need a super high IQ and the ability to work well under pressure and not flap. An imaginative brain that can think outside the box will also be your best friend here (not that we're giving you any clues)...
If you tend to turn your nose up at brainteasers, it's time you gave them a chance. They're not just a silly way to pass the time or flex your intelligence; research has actually shown they can have a positive impact on the central nervous system - resulting in improved cognitive abilities such as better concentration levels.
"A man stands on one side of a river, his dog is on the other," the riddle reads. "The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?"
Before you try to be funny: No, the dog cannot fly. Struggling a little with this one? If you can't solve it under the time constraint keep going and see how long it takes you before everything becomes clear. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the article to find the answer.
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If that tricky riddle didn't even make you break a sweat, it's clear we need to ramp things up a little. So, below are 10 questions that may look like your bog standard pub quiz format. However, each Q has been strategically designed to trick you - so you'll need a razor-sharp mind to avoid any silly mistakes.
You only have three seconds to answer each question before moving onto the next, and of course we're not going to make this easy by giving you any clues. You'll need to score at least eight out of 10 right to prove you're a genius, and only Einstein himself would be able to achieve full marks. Ready? Let's go... Once you're done, you can check your answers here.
- What is the world's most popular social media platform by monthly active users?
- What is the smallest country in the world?
- How many planets are in our solar system, excluding Pluto?
- What is the name of the world's longest river?
- How many hearts does an octopus have?
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- What is the largest living organism on earth?
- What element forms the majority of the world's atmosphere
- In what year was the first iPhone released?
- What is scientific name for the name by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
ANSWER: The river was frozen. Up for another mental workout? 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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