A Number of Articles Related to PuzzlesArticles about logic puzzles, mind benders, brain teasers, jigsaws, sudokus and other twisters that make you think.History of Puzzles- June 27, 2006 Cardboard puzzles were first introduced in the late 1800's, and were primarily used for children's puzzles. The idea caught on and, until about 1820, jigsaw puzzles remained educational tools. Decades later the popularity of puzzles soared and in the early 1900's, both wooden and cardboard jigsaw puzzles were available. Pastime puzzles were so successful that Parker Brothers stopped making games and devoted its entire factory to puzzle production in 1909. History of Puzzleshttp://www.puzzle-place.net/history-of-puzzles.htm History of Chess- June 20, 2006 Chess, the game of kings, has its origins appropriately shrouded in mystery. The chess board and it's pieces are indicative of medieval life. The six different chess pieces on the board represent a cross section of medieval life with its many ceremonies, grandeur, and wars. The castle piece on a chess board is the home, or the refuge, just as it was a home in medieval times. The pawns on the chess board represent serfs, or laborers. The is a bishop in the game.http://www.puzzle-place.net/history-of-chess.htm Keep Sharp With Puzzles- June 13, 2006 Many ask what activities they can do to keep their mind sharp. Online games and puzzles are perfect activities to sweep the cobwebs out of your brain. You need to keep your brain cells humming. You can work on creativity with visual art puzzles. You can work on logical thought process through number and letter puzzles. Classic crossword puzzles and a competitive game of scrabble are great places to start. Keep Sharp With Puzzleshttp://www.puzzle-place.net/keep-sharp.htm |