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History of the Jigsaw Puzzle

History of the Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaw puzzles have been around for years. The earliest form of jigsaw puzzles is believed to have been created by an engraver and cartographer, John Spilsbury, in 1760. Puzzles were created initially as a way to teach history to kids. Puzzle creators would place maps on slabs of hardwood and cut along national boundaries. This way, kids could have the... View more
Puzzling in a Pandemic

Puzzling in a Pandemic

Jigsaw puzzles have always been a popular activity for individuals and families. It wasn’t until our worldwide pandemic hit where jigsaw puzzle sales flew through the roof. This sudden demand for puzzles didn’t seem to surprise puzzle historians, as this was a similar trend during the Great Depression.  Under quarantine order, families were forced to spend most days inside and... View more