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TIME to put your vision and brain skills to the test and solve this tricky brainteaser in just 11 seconds or less.
A content creator challenged his followers to find the three odd pandas out in the image.
Gergely Dudás (@thedudolf) set the challenge to his followers in a recent Tweet.
The book illustrator explained: “Three pandas don’t wear sunglasses.”
In his post, Gergely asked his followers: “Can you find them?”
The image shows dozens of pandas, all but three of whom are wearing black sunglasses.
Some of the bears are sporting different poses and wear accessories including colourful neckties and sunhats.
This puzzle is particularly difficult, as on a first glance all the pandas look identical.
Try studying each panda in turn, and then move onto the next until you spot the odd ones out.
If you haven’t found them yet, keep looking!
Picture puzzles are a form of brain teaser that tests the reader’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve concentration.
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
Did you spot the odd ones out?
If you still can’t find them, here’s the solution.
The pandas without eye protection are circled in red.
If you enjoy testing your brain, have a look at our other optical illusions.
SPENDING the night on a private island is something that only seems possible for celebrities.
But holidaymakers can live a pinch of the A-list lifestyle by renting a holiday home on the island of Lihou, in the English Channel, from just £13.33 per person per night.
The small tidal island of Lihou is one of the five inhabited Guernsey islands.
It’s connected to Guernsey by a causeway, which becomes both visible and accessible when the tide is low.
While most of Lihou island is a nature reserve, it is home to a single house that can be rented out by holidaymakers.
Operated by the Lihou Charitable Trust, Lihou House can sleep up to 30 people in its nine bedrooms.
The rental property also features a large kitchen and dining area – perfect for large groups.
While the house is geared towards catering for large school groups, adult gatherings can also be accommodated.
Although both stag and hen parties are not allowed and nor are big birthday celebrations.
The house is entirely self-sufficient, generating its own drinking water through a bore hole and electricity through solar panels.
Gas is used in the kitchen and diesel is used to heat the generator, although both need to be transported onto the island, which means guests are asked to use resources carefully.
The house doesn’t have a TV and service on the island isn’t the best, making it ideal for holidaymakers looking to disconnect.
Lihou is a good spot for Brits who like the great outdoors with its main attractions including the Venus Pool and the ruins of a 12th-century priory.
The Venus Pool is a natural rock pool that holidaymakers can swim in.
There are no other buildings on Lihou, which means visitors will need to bring all the supplies they need for the duration of their trip.
Lihou is also a nesting and roosting site for birds, making it ideal for bird watchers.
Guests will need to cart their luggage along the causeway, with holidaymakers encouraged to pack light.
Stays at Lihou House start from £13.33 per person per night, based on 30 people staying in the holiday home.
It costs £400 per night to rent the entire property, which means Brits are essentially renting the entire island for that price.
Stays will cost a maximum of £40 per person per night as at least 10 people are needed to book out the holiday home.
To reach Lihou from the British mainland, holidaymakers will need to board a ferry to Guernsey.
From Guernsey, Lihou can be reached on foot at low tide.
Elsewhere in the UK, there’s a little-known island in the middle of the Cotswolds with its own bar and boat.
THERE are plenty of tiny islands dotted along the UK's coastline, several of which can either be rented out in their entirety or have cottages where holidaymakers can stay...
It’s not the only place in the UK where guests can rent out an entire island for their summer getaways.
The Old Fishing Station, a cottage on an island in the Scottish Highlands, allows holidaymakers to relax in the hot tub overlooking the water and the Highland surroundings before cooking up some fresh seafood on the barbecue.
MAFS UK bitter rivals Holly Ditchfield and Hannah Norburn ended their huge feud in last night’s reunion – leaving shocked fans asking, ‘Who held her at gunpoint?’
The surprise reconciliation came after months of tension, which first erupted during a girls’ night out in the series.
Holly, 29, was accused of bullying Hannah, 33, after making cutting remarks including, “Look what the cats dragged in” when Hannah arrived.
The E4 show was subsequently hit with more than 200 Ofcom complaints from furious viewers.
The atmosphere soured further as Holly and others accused Hannah of inappropriate behavior with other grooms, particularly her own Alex Henry, 28.
Hannah quickly became one of the most controversial figures of the season, with viewers calling her out for flirtatious interactions with multiple grooms despite being paired with Luke Debono, 30.
At last night’s reunion, tensions seemed to thaw as Holly unexpectedly apologised to Hannah.
Holly broke down in tears as she said: “I have through some treacherous s**t in my life, Hannah.
“It’s not even a personal thing, but you did relate to a lot of my insecurities where a woman came in and took away my relationship.
“I hate that I ever made you feel singled out, I’m so sorry for making you feel so vulnerable and hurt as a person to sit in a room and have to feel like you are being targeted.
“That is horrible, that is mean girl behavior and I am so sorry. I genuinely am, from the bottom of my heart.
“That behaviour is not okay. I need to set an an amazing impression to my daughter growing up.”
“At the end of the day, as long as you’re polite to me and I’m polite you, that’s all that matters.”
Hannah replied: “I appreciate that. I think if you came to me and said ‘Listen, you being pally with Alex is bringing up insecurities as a woman, we could have had a very different experience.
“I get it. I think, let’s draw a line in the sand, let’s move on. I respect the conversation, I respect the apology and I will own my bit and move forward. I can’t see us ever being besties and braiding each other’s hair.”
Holly joked: “I don’t but we can share a Prosecco on a night out sometime.”
But while Hannah accepted the apology, some fans weren’t convinced it was genuine.
Social media erupted with skepticism, with one viewer tweeting, “F*****g hell, who held Holly at gunpoint to apologise?”
Another said: “Hmmmm…..not sure how long nice girl Holly is going to stay around for.”
Others, however, were more optimistic, with a third writing: “Glad Holly apologised! Think it was very good of her!“
Someone else agreed: “Good on Holly for owning that and apologising. Whew love that growth for her.“
Meanwhile, this latest news comes just days after The Sun exclusively revealed that Hannah is dating the newly single Paul Liba.
They both appear on tonight’s reunion special together.
A source told us: “They’ve been secretly sneaking out on dates for a while and wanted to keep things under wraps but it all came out at the reunion filming.
“Nothing stays secret in the world of MAFS because everyone knows everyone.”
Paul appeared on the 2023 version of the show, getting married to bride Tasha Jay.
The couple remained together after the show aired, but shocked fans when they announced they split after a year together in November 2024.
Tasha posted a statement online that read: “It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing Paul and I have decided to part ways.
“There isn’t any major reason, we have just come to terms with the fact that we are not right for each other.
“Paul is the loveliest guy I’ve ever met and I’m grateful for the time we’ve shared together and I’m glad that we can remain friends.
“I’m utterly heartbroken that I’m having to write this post, but it is best for both of us.’
“Thank you to everyone who has supported us as a couple. I hope you can now support us on our individual journeys.”
In comparison, Hannah had a disastrous time on MAFS, joining the show as a late bride and tying the knot with Stephen Nolson.
But despite initially seeming like a good fit, the pair’s relationship dissolved quickly – and it was only made worse when the girls of the group didn’t get along with her.
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
THE future of a popular BBC comedy series has been revealed – with a second series and Christmas special.
Mammoth follows Mike Bubbins’ character Tony (Mike Bubbins), a PE teacher thought to have been killed in an avalanche in 1979.
Although he was discovered and brought back to life in the present day, he is determined to continue living life as a man from the 70’s with hilarious consequences.
The show will return for a second series and Christmas special later this year.
Writer and star Mike Bubbins said: “It’s been amazing to see how audiences have got behind this show. They’ve clearly got great taste!
“So, it’s a no-brainer to get Mammoth, the big character with the even bigger moustache back to create more laughs.
“I’ve got some massive moments up my sleeve for series two.”
Peter Kay’s Car Share star Sian Gibson portrays Mel Jones – mother to one of Mammoth’s pupils.
Reacting to news of the show’s return, she said: “I had so much fun working with Mike and the team and I’m so excited that we get to go again.
“Much love to our audience for watching and to the BBC for their support.”
Meanwhile, BBC‘s Director of Comedy Jon Petrie added: “It’s been thrilling to see audiences tune in in impressive numbers and quickly embrace Tony Mammoth’s timeless charm.
“Mike Bubbins, Paul Doolan and the BBC Studios team delivered a fantastic sitcom packed with laughs, and we can’t wait to see more of Mammoth’s retro antics.”
Joseph Marcell, best known for starring as Geoffrey on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, plays Roger, Tony’s long suffering best friend.
Meanwhile, creator and star Mike Bubbins previously shared news of the show’s return on social media.
He wrote on Instagram: At last I can reveal the news I’ve been desperate to share with all of you! #Mammoth has been recommissioned for a full second series!
“I am thrilled, and so grateful to everyone in our brilliant Mammoth family, and to all of you for getting behind it!“
A fan commented: “Brilliant news!!! Well deserved indeed.”
Another wrote: “Fantastic news!!! Can’t wait!!”
While a third penned: “This has made my day.”
Mammoth airs on BBC Two and iPlayer.
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WE’VE all experienced it at least once or twice – the waging war against the zip on your suitcase just hours before a flight.
There’s nothing more annoying than having to take out a pair of shoes, multiple bikinis or leave your straighteners at home, only to ensure that you can fit the bare necessities in for a trip.
And if you’ve tried all things from packing cubes to vacuum-packed bags in a bid to save space in your luggage but with no success, then you’ve come to the right place.
Thanks to a ‘genius’ hack, many travellers are only just realising that they’ve been packing their suitcase all wrong.
Content creator Aline Lowry took to social media to share her simple but effective space-saving packing hack – and it’s left many very impressed.
Thanks to this influencer’s trick, which has now gone viral online, gone are the days of putting your suitcase on the floor to stuff in all your bits.
Now, according to Aline, the best way to load up your belongings is to pack your suitcase upright on a bed.
In her short video which has amassed 8.6 million views, the fashion and travel influencer stood up an empty suitcase on her bed and packed it from bottom to top.
She asked her followers: “Have you ever packed like this? I saw someone packing with their bag in a vertical position and I had to try.”
Thrilled with the amount of stuff she was able to squeeze in, the blonde beauty continued: “I’m very impressed by the amount of clothes I was able to put in this bag.”
Not only this, but Aline also recognised: “I think this will be a great way when you arrive at the hotel and you don’t unpack at all, this is like a drawer full of clothes.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @alinelowry, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed a whopping 209,600 likes, 50,800 saves and 59,800 shares.
As well as this, 722 users eagerly raced to the comments, keen to share their thoughts on the packing trick.
One person said: “I pack my groceries like that but never thought to pack my suitcase that way. Genius!”
I can’t believe I have never thought of this!
TikTok user
Another added: “Genius idea, so easy to find your stuff.”
A third commented: “I can’t believe I have never thought of this!”
But despite this, at the same time many travel fans raved about packing cubes as opposed to Aline’s savvy trick.
One user beamed: “I prefer packing cubes.”
A second agreed: “Packing cubes win.”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “Packing cubes are the way to go!”
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
Not only this, but others weren’t too keen on having a suitcase on their bed.
One cleaning enthusiast shared: “Wheels on the bed is diabolical.”
At the same time, another penned: “Luggage on the bed. I just can’t.”
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