From Thistle Burrs to... Velcro®
April 2nd is... First Velcro® Sold (1978), Ponce de Leon discovers Florida (1513), World Autism Awareness Day/Light It Up Blue/World Autism Day/World Autism Acceptance Day, International Children's Book Day (1967), National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day/ National
April Fools' Day
April 1st is... April Fools Day/All Fools' Day, Fossil Fools Day, White Rabbit Day, Assyrian New Year/Ha b' Nisin and Kha b' Nisan, Boomer Bonus Day, International Tatting Day, International Fun at Work Day, International Edible Book Festival/Edible Book Day, National Atheist'
The Eiffel Tower
March 31st is... Eiffel Tower's Anniversary/Eiffel Tower Day (1889), César Chávez Day, Dance Marathon Day, National Clams on the Half Shell Day, National She's Funny That Way Day, National Bunsen Burner Day (1811), Coloring Crayola Day/National Crayon Day, National Tater Day,
The Jeopardy! Book
March 30th is... Jeopardy Day, Grass Is Always Browner On The Other Side Of The Fence Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day, National I Am In Control Day (1981), National Doctors Day, National Turkey Neck Soup Day, National Take a Walk in the Park Day, National Virtual Vacation D
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National Puzzle Day
-- Honors puzzles of all sizes, shapes, and forms. Crossword puzzles are by far the most common. Sudoku, a number puzzle, is the most recent puzzle rage. There are easy puzzles, and there are puzzles for experts. They fit the needs of every person and every skill level. Studies have found that when working on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain, and spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills.
Read: The Curious History of the Crossword: 100 Puzzles from Then and Now
-- Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in 1913, so he created a diamond grid and called it a Word-Cross, and thus the first crossword puzzle was born. Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world's most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years, he examines the evolution of grid shape, how basic expected knowledge of the reader has changed, the puzzles that break the breakfast table rule, and more. Featuring puzzles from top constructors like Will Shortz, Brendan Emmett Quigley, Matt Jones, Cathy Millhauser, Maura Jacobson, and more.
The Puzzle Universe: A History of Mathematics in 315 Puzzles
-- The Puzzle Universe is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history, and the puzzles that have advanced and emerged from the science of numbers. It is full of challenging historical facts, thinking puzzles, paradoxes, illusions, and problem-solving. With this book, Ivan Moscovitch invites readers to join him in the puzzle universe, a pleasant environment of creative discovery, problem-solving, fun, and enjoyment.
World's Largest Mickey Puzzle - 40,320 Pieces
-- The largest Mickey puzzle in the world - This 40,320-piece Mickey Through the Years jigsaw puzzle for adults is the largest Disney puzzle in the world! Perfect for Mickey lovers - This puzzle is perfect for adults who love Mickey and want to piece together some of his best moments in history in the form of a jigsaw puzzle. Makes a great gift - Puzzles are a fun activity to do alone or in a group, and make a great gift for all ages at birthdays and holidays.
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