Only people with the highest IQ can get eight of these questions right

Find out if you're as brainy as you claim with this

We all have that one friend that reckons they could get into Mensa - but end up letting you down at every pub . Well now, you can put your IQ to ultimate test with these 10 brainteaser-style questions most people get wrong.

Games like this aren't just a good way to occupy the time, flex your intelligence, or get competitive with your mates. Research suggests they can actually lead to improvements in our cognitive abilities, and can even improve our mental health. So, what are you waiting for?

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Posted by viral TikTok account Random Quiz, you'll have the answer each question in just three seconds. You need to score at least eight out of 10 to prove you're a genius, but if you don't want to race against the clock, pause the video and you can find the questions below. We're not going to give you any clues, but it's worth reading the questions twice to avoid making any silly mistakes.

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?

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If you answered those questions without even breaking a sweat, it's clear we need to take things up a notch. Created by the (GCHQ), this baffling can only be solved by those intelligent enough to become a spy.

So, if you're ready to protect the from evil, pop on your 007 thinking cap and see how quickly you can work out which of the following word or phrases is the odd one out. There's no time limit for this one, but if you have meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills, you should be able to solve it in less than 30 seconds. Once you're done, you can .

• Catwoman
• Deus Ex Machina
• Parishioner
• Pyromania
• Scuba

ANSWERS:

Facebook

Vatican City

8

Nile River

3

Au

Honey Funfus

Nitrogen

2007

Photosynthesis

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