Only top 5% of people can figure out hidden number in car parking spot

Discover whether you're truly a secret mastermind with this crafty brainteaser that actually has an 'easy solution'.

Puzzles and riddleshave been used as a reliable boredom buster for years. They can spark up the dullest of morning commutes, are a great way to distract your kids while dinner is cooking, and can bring out the competitive side in us that we often try to conceal.

While claims that these kinds of brainteaserswill reverse serious illnesses like dementia or turn you into some kind of rocket scientist are inaccurate - early research has suggested solving puzzles regularly could impact the central nervous system. This could result in a slew of cognitive benefits, such as better concentration levels and a better attention span. However, this mind-boggling brainteaser may also lead to family arguments and a bunch of sore losers. So, let's get to it, shall we?

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The image above shows a blue car in the fifth parking slot, but the vehicle has blocked the parking number. You need to work out what the concealed number is to prove you're a modern-day genius.

As previously reported, only a mere five percent of people can solve it. We're not going to give you any clues for this one, but you're not under any time pressure - so take as long as you need to work it out.

Feel like giving up? Or think you've finally cracked it? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.

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If you found that brainteaser easy-peasy, fear not. Below is a mind-bending optical illusion that can only be solved by the top one per cent - making it much harder (and satisfying) to crack.

The image above may look like a bunch of black-and-white squiggles at first, but there is actually an animal hiding in plain sight. You need to find it in just 10 seconds or less to prove you're the next Albert Einstein. Fail, and you can kiss goodbye to that Mensa membership you've been dreaming of.

Again, we're not going to give away any clues for this - including what type of animal you need to be searching for. But, if you're finding it too difficult, you can ignore the harsh time limit and take as long as you need. Once you're done, you can check your answer here.

ANSWER: 87. All you need to do is flip the image upside down and everything falls into place.

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 fascinatingoptical illusions.

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