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1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 1 TIME TO PUZZLE! Welcome to the latest edition of Brain Fun Picture Puzzles! We’re glad you’re here to explore these colorful brainteasers. Want to visit faraway destinations? We’ve got puzzles featuring some of the world’s most scenic cities. Maybe you’d like to meet amazing wild animals, like a majestic lion or cute kangaroos. We’ve got you covered! Studies show that puzzles like these help improve your memory and powers of concentration, and keep your brain sharp—plus, they’re tons of fun. Here, you’ll find five themed sections, each with all three puzzle types in varying skill levels. Challenge yourself, or try to beat our experts’ times. Remember, the journey is just as rewarding as the destination! Michèle Filon Editor-in-Chief 3 TYPES OF PUZZLES We’ve made a number of changes to each image. Some are easy to spot and some will challenge your patience! Mark off each change as you find it and try to beat our expert time for solving the puzzle. FIND THE DIFFERENCES! SPOT THE ODD ONE OUT! For this puzzle, you’ll need seriously sharp eyes! We made one small change in one of six otherwise identical pictures. You have to compare the photos to find the one that’s been altered. UNSCRAMBLE THE PHOTO! We cut a photo into four, six or eight pieces, scrambled them and put them back together, numbering each one. To solve the puzzle, place the number of each piece back in its correct place. 2 PICTURE PUZZLES
29 Green Thumb 53 Fun & Games 64 Answers CONTENTS 4 How to Solve the Puzzles Before you get started, read through our tips for solving alongside our sample brainteaser. 17 Time to Bake These brainteasers will have your mouth watering for fruit pies and frosted cupcakes. 5 Wild Animals Meet a mama giraffe, an adorable monkey and a colorful frog in these puzzles. How does your garden grow? On these pages, you’ll plant spectacular flowers and veggies. 41 City Travel Visit some of the world’s most awesome locales, including Tokyo, Lisbon and Rome. Feeling sporty? Hit the links, try your hand at pickleball and sink a basket in these puzzles. Need a hint while working on these puzzles? You can find all the solutions right here. 5 41 53 17 29 3
FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H 3 2 4 4 1 HOW TO SOLVE THE PUZZLES Read through our tips on how to play. 1 2 3 4 This is the number of changes we’ve made to the original photograph. Check them off as you find each one. Feeling competitive? Try to beat the suggested time for finishing each puzzle. The sections (and the clock) are color-coded by theme. The numbered and lettered grid will guide you to the location of each change. You can use a ruler to help you search the grid. This is where you can check your answers (and see where any items you might have missed are located on the image). SECTION 2 FUN & GAMES CHANGES & KEEP SCORE FIND THE SITTING PRETTY What a colorful picture! While this little girl lets her creativity shine, why don’t you try to find the ways the second image was altered? 22 PICTURE PUZZLES 2 MIN 25 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 4 PICTURE PUZZLES
SECTION 1 IN THESE BRAINTEASERS, YOU’LL HEAD OUT ON A SAFARI TO MEET CUTE CRITTERS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITATS.
SECTION 1 WILD ANIMALS FIND THE DIFFERENCES! MONKEY BUSINESS The dusky leaf monkey, found mainly in Thailand and Singapore, is a pro at spotting fruits and leaves to eat. See if you can spot the way these two images differ. 6 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THESE SMALL PRIMATES ARE BORN WITH ORANGE FUR THAT DARKENS AS THEY AGE. ••••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 11 3 MIN 17 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 7
SECTION 1 WILD ANIMALS FIND THE DIFFERENCES! HOP TO IT A kangaroo’s tail not only helps it balance; it actually acts as a third leg help it run more quickly. Jump into these photos and find the changes in the second one, mate! 8 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT KANGAROOS CAN HOP UP TO 25 FEET FORWARD—BUT THEY CAN’T HOP BACKWARD. •••••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 12 3 MIN 43 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 9
SECTION 1 WILD ANIMALS FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H BEAR NECESSITIES While this duo of grizzly bears hunts down a delicious salmon dinner, why don’t you hunt through the second photo and see if you can locate the ways we altered it? FIND THE 7 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • 2 MIN 47 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 10 PICTURE PUZZLES
2 3 4 UNSCRAMBLE THE PHOTO! 1 FUN FACT LIONS NEED TO EAT EVERY DAY, BUT THEY CAN GO WITHOUT WATER FOR FOUR DAYS. MANE EVENT Reassemble this lion image so he can get the 16-plus pounds of food he eats daily! 0 MIN 32 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 64 11
SECTION 1 WILD ANIMALS FIND THE DIFFERENCES! TALL TALES Don’t let this “little” one fool you—giraffes are about 6 feet tall at birth and reach a height of 14 to 18 feet as adults! Compare these two images and we’re sure you’ll spot—get it?—plenty of changes in the second one. 12 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT GIRAFFES SLEEP STANDING UP AND SNOOZE FEWER THAN TWO HOURS A DAY. •••••••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 14 4 MIN 52 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 13
SECTION 1 WILD ANIMALS FIND THE DIFFERENCES! RHINO- MIGHT! Whether it’s getting a solo sip of water or hanging out in a group—called a crash—the rhinoceros is a majestic beast. Try to see if you can find the way these photos are different. 14 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THEY MIGHT NOT BE AS SLEEK AS CHEETAHS, BUT RHINOS CAN REACH AN IMPRESSIVE 35 MPH!. ••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 9 3 MIN 14 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 15
SECTION 1 WILD ANIMALS SPOT THE ODD ONE OUT! 1 2 3 5 4 6 FUN FACT LOOK, BUT DON’T TOUCH: THESE SMALL FROGS SECRETE POISON THROUGH THEIR SKIN! SEEING RED Something’s strange in one of these red-backed poison frog images. Do you see it? 2 MIN 12 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 64 16 PICTURE PUZZLES
SECTION 2 HEAT THE OVEN AND GREASE THE PANS! IN THESE MOUTHWATERING PUZZLES, WE’LL BE MAKING SOME YUMMY TREATS.
SECTION 2 TIME TO BAKE FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H TOOLS OF THE TRADE Pro chefs know to get all of their equipment and ingredients organized before preparing food. Can you locate everything that makes these images different? FIND THE 9 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • • • 2 MIN 55 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 18 PICTURE PUZZLES
UNSCRAMBLE THE PHOTO! 1 2 3 5 4 6 FUN FACT HERBERT JOHNSTON INVENTED THE ELECTRIC STAND MIXER IN 1908. 1 MIN 40 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 64 MIXED UP MIXER Put this handy appliance back together ASAP—we’ve got some dough to make! 19
SECTION 2 TIME TO BAKE FIND THE DIFFERENCES! FAMILY FUN There’s nothing like bonding over a little kitchen time, preparing a cake for a special occasion with loved ones. We’d love you to compare these images and spot how we changed the second one! 20 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THE MOST POPULAR CAKE FLAVOR IN THE U.S.—AND THE REST OF THE WORLD—IS CHOCOLATE. •••••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 12 4 MIN 24 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 21
SECTION 2 TIME TO BAKE FIND THE DIFFERENCES! JAM PACKED These layered cookies, filled with fruit preserves, are a festive treat. You’ll deserve a treat after you find all the ways these two images differ. 22 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THESE JAM-FILLED LINZER COOKIES ARE A CHRISTMAS FAVORITE IN AUSTRIA AND GERMANY. ••••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 11 3 MIN 47 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 23
SECTION 2 TIME TO BAKE FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H RISE AND SHINE We can already imagine the scent of freshly baked bread filling this kitchen! Can you rise to the occasion and figure out how these two photos differ? FIND THE 10 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • • • • 3 MIN 7 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 24 PICTURE PUZZLES
FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H JUST A BITE These little cupcakes, topped with colorful frosting, are the perfect size when you want a little treat. Take a bite out of these images and look for ways they’re different. FIND THE 7 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • FUN FACT IN THE UNITED STATES, NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY IS OCTOBER 18. 2 MIN 14 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 25
SECTION 2 TIME TO BAKE FIND THE DIFFERENCES! IN THE ROUND Whether they’re plain, frosted, cream-filled or coated in nuts or sprinkles— or all of the above!—doughnuts are among the world’s most popular snacks. Check out these photos to spot the changes we baked into the second one. 26 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT PER MENTAL FLOSS, CANADA HAS THE MOST DOUGHNUT SHOPS PER CAPITA IN THE WORLD. ••••••••• FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 9 3 MIN 11 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 64 27
SECTION 2 TIME TO BAKE SPOT THE ODD ONE OUT! 1 2 3 5 4 6 FUN FACT THE STATE THAT PRODUCES THE MOST BLUEBERRIES? WASHINGTON! BLUEBERRY BLUES One of these pie photos isn’t like the others. Can you see what’s half-baked here? 2 MIN 26 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 64 28 PICTURE PUZZLES
SECTION 3 HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? THESE PAGES ARE FULL OF GORGEOUS GARDENS, VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS IN BLOOM.
SECTION 3 GREEN THUMB FIND THE DIFFERENCES! BLOSSOM BOUNTY Cheerful flowers like these are a guaranteed day-brightener! Brighten your day by finding the ways these two images differ. 30 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT PER THE NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION, 18.3M PEOPLE BEGAN GARDENING DURING COVID-19. FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 12 •••••••••••• 4 MIN 19 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 31
SECTION 3 GREEN THUMB FIND THE DIFFERENCES! STOCKED SHED Any gardener knows it’s wise to keep all of your tools and supplies in one handy spot. Dig into the second photo here—we’re sure you’ll uncover all the changes we hid in the second one. 32 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THE FIRST WATERING CAN WITH A SPOUT WAS PATENTED IN 1886 BY JOHN HAWS. FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 14 •••••••••••••• 4 MIN 53 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 33
SECTION 3 GREEN THUMB FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H LOTS OF POTS One fun way to start a garden is to plant seeds in pots, then transplant them outdoors when the weather gets warm. Study these images and see if you can spot all the ways they differ. FIND THE 11 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • • • • • 3 MIN 56 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 34 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 5 4 6 UNSCRAMBLE THE PHOTO! FUN FACT IN JAPANESE, THE WORD BONSAI MEANS “PLANTING IN TRAY.” 2 MIN 5 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 65 BROKEN BONSAI Can you reassemble this image of someone practicing the ancient art of bonsai? 35
SECTION 3 GREEN THUMB FIND THE DIFFERENCES! SCULPTED SHRUBS The art of topiary—trimming dense evergreen plants into geometric shapes, like these globes—dates back to Roman times. Try to locate the changes we planted into the second photo here. 36 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THE WORLD’S LARGEST FORMAL GARDEN IS AT THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES IN FRANCE. FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 8 •••••••• 2 MIN 51 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 37
SECTION 3 GREEN THUMB FIND THE DIFFERENCES! IN BLOOM At the peak of summer, a lucky gardener may have so many roses that there will be plenty to cut and display indoors. Compare these colorful photos—we bet you’ll spot all the alterations we hid in the second one. 38 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT THERE ARE OVER 30,000 VARIETIES OF ROSES GROWING AROUND THE WORLD. FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 10 •••••••••• 3 MIN 39 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 39
SECTION 3 GREEN THUMB SPOT THE ODD ONE OUT! 1 2 3 5 4 6 FUN FACT FIRST DOMESTICATED IN MEXICO, THE TOMATO WAS BROUGHT TO SPAIN BY CONQUISTADORS. YOU SAY TOMATO… …and we say one of these photographs differs from the others. Do you see it? 2 MIN 7 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 65 40 PICTURE PUZZLES
SECTION 4 VENTURE AROUND THE WORLD TO SEE SPECTACULAR METROPOLISES IN THESE CHALLENGING BRAINTEASERS.
SECTION 4 CITY TRAVEL FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H BRAZILIAN BEAUTY Rio de Janeiro is known for stunning vistas, beaches and its annual carnival—and the “Christ the Redeemer” statue overlooking it all. See if you can find the ways we changed the second photo here. FIND THE 9 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • • • 2 MIN 56 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 42 PICTURE PUZZLES
UNSCRAMBLE THE PHOTO! 2 3 5 7 4 6 8 1 TOUSLED TOWER Can you reassemble Paris’ most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower? 1 MIN 53 SEC ANSWER ON PAGE 65 FUN FACT EVERY YEAR, ABOUT 7 MILLION PEOPLE VISIT THIS TOWER IN FRANCE’S CAPITAL CITY. 43
SECTION 4 CITY TRAVEL FIND THE DIFFERENCES! JAPANESE DREAM The city of Tokyo is rich in history and colorful natural beauty. Step into these beautiful photos and see if you can spot all of the alterations we made to the second one. 44 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT SENSOJI IS THE OLDEST AND MOST IMPORTANT BUDDHIST TEMPLE IN TOKYO. FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 12 •••••••••••• 4 MIN 16 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 45
SECTION 4 CITY TRAVEL FIND THE DIFFERENCES! BIG APPLE BRIDGE New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge celebrates its 140th birthday in May 2023. You’ll be celebrating after you locate all the way these two photos are different. 46 PICTURE PUZZLES
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H FUN FACT ABOUT 122,000 VEHICLES TRAVEL ACROSS THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE EVERY DAY. FIND THE CHANGES & KEEP SCORE 11 ••••••••••• 4 MIN 3 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 47
SECTION 4 CITY TRAVEL FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H MAGICAL MEXICO In the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City, tourists and locals alike can travel along canals by these colorful boats. Travel through these pics and locate the ways they differ. FIND THE 10 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • • • • 3 MIN 49 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 48 PICTURE PUZZLES
FIND THE DIFFERENCES! 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F G H ROMAN HOLIDAY When in Italy’s capital, it’s considered lucky to throw a few coins in the Fontana di Trevi. If you’re feeling lucky, try to see the changes we made to the second photo. FIND THE 8 CHANGES & KEEP SCORE • • • • • • • • 3 MIN 38 SEC ANSWERS ON PAGE 65 FUN FACT NEARLY $3 MILLION IN COINS IS THROWN INTO THE FOUNTAIN EACH YEAR. 49
SECTION 4 CITY TRAVEL FIND THE DIFFERENCES! LOVELY LISBON Situated at the mouth of the Tagus River, the capital of Portugal is rich with historic buildings, forts and other cultural sites. Take a walk through these photos—can you locate the changes we made to the second one? 50 PICTURE PUZZLES