Only eagle-eyed viewers will spot 10 differences in nutcracker picture in under 18 seconds

Put your eye sight to the ultimate test and get into the Christmas spirit with this Nutcracker spot-the-difference that will require laser-sharp vision and meticulous attention to detail

A great way to keep your mind agile is by regularly trying out brainteasers, and there's no reason you can't also use them to get into the festive spirit.

Sorry Bah Humbugs, but the countdown to Christmas is officially on. If you've already decked the halls with boughs of holly, brought your Christmas tree, baubles, and tinsel down from the loft, and studded the outside of your home with neon lights - it's time to continue with that Christmas spirit.

While nutcracker-themed, this spot-the-difference is far from easy - and will require meticulous attention to detail. If you think you have laser sharp vision and can remain calm under tight time pressure, this is certainly one to put that theory to the test.

The image above shows two seemingly-identical pictures of a Christmas scene. But, hiding in plain sight are 10 subtle differences. You need to find them all in just 18 seconds or less to prove you're as eagle-eyed as you tell everyone. Ready... go!

We're not giving away any clues for this one, but if you zoom in on the image it may help you solve the puzzle quicker. If you're a little bit of a slow coach, ignore the timer and keep searching. Once you're done, scroll down to the bottom of the article to find the answers.

Brainteasers like this aren't just good fun and a great way to occupy the little ones - they've also been shown to positively impact the central nervous system. This can lead to a whole host of benefits, including improved concentration levels and better attention span.

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If your middle name is Scrooge and you weren't overly impressed with that Christmas brainteaser, don't worry. There's nothing fun or festive about these five seemingly-easy questions that are all designed to trick you. Created by quiz master Mahan Lankarani, we recommend you read these questions at least twice to avoid making some silly mistakes. Reckon you can score five out of five? Check your answers here once you're done.

1. How many pairs of animals did Moses take on the Ark?
2. You're in a race and pass the person in 3rd place. So, what place are you in now?
3. John's father had three sons: Snap, Crackle, and...?
4. If a plan crashes right in between France and Spain. Where do you bury the survivors?
5. If it takes seven people seven minutes to eat seven burgers, how long will it take 30 people to eat 30 burgers?

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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