The world's hardest games and puzzles: from GCHQ to Einstein's riddle

Six infuriatingly complex puzzles that are unsolvable to all but the sharpest of minds

From fiendishly difficult riddles to a Sudoku unsolvable to all but the sharpest of minds, we've rounded up some of the world's toughest conundrums to celebrate National Puzzle Day.

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