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Puzzle of the Day- American Sports History

Posted on January 13, 2011 by achase

This week’s jigsaw puzzle of the day is a gold mine of knowledge; not only related to sports, but also to American history. Assemble its 1000 pieces and in the process you will be able to learn lots of things … Continue reading →

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Putting the Jigsaw in Jigsaw Puzzles

Posted on December 27, 2010 by achase

The puzzle and the saw are not exactly the most appropriate word association out there. The puzzle, an object for the mind, and the jigsaw, a raw cutting tool used with the body, make an unusual pair. Did you ever … Continue reading →

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How Jigsaw Puzzles Were Born

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Puzzle Warehouse

Despite all appearances, the first jigsaw puzzle did not have a ludic purpose, but an educational one. Its invention is usually attributed to John Spilsbury, an Englishman who thought of the jigsaw puzzle as a playful method of learning geography. … Continue reading →

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