From improving memory to enhancing creativity, brain teasers are a great way to stimulate the brain
Everybody loves a wee puzzle; from sudoku to crosswords, anything that keeps the mind stimulated is a good thing for the overall health.
So, the experts at Make My Blinds have transformed the pattern from their Honeybee Birch Roman Blind into a tricky brain teaser. The interior designers have challenged puzzle-lovers to try their hand at their four bee-inspired brain teasers - do you have what it takes? The drone bee is a black and white bee, and the other bees in the image have yellow colourings to their bodies, or are completely blacked out.Having no luck? Remember, you are looking for a bee with no yellow colours, so steer clear of the honey insects and look instead for black and white.If you are still unable to spot them, check the solution below:
The bee has a larger abdomen, and a big stinger, meaning it would be a rather painful thing to experience.So, we are sure you got this quickly, but if not, try looking across the image at each individual insect.And third on the list is spotting three different types of bees that don't fit in with the rest.
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