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Why Paper Puzzles Still Beat Puzzle Apps
There are thousands of puzzle apps, many of them free. So why do so many people still prefer an old-fashioned puzzle book and a pencil? Here is the case for paper. No ...
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Mindful Puzzling: Using Word Searches to Slow Down a Busy Mind
Mindfulness does not have to mean sitting perfectly still with your eyes closed. For many people the easiest way to quiet a busy mind is to give it one simple thing to...
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Seasonal Puzzles: Why Holiday Editions Are Worth Saving for the Season
Some traditions only come out once a year: the decorations, the recipes, the films everyone has seen a dozen times. A seasonal puzzle book can join that list. Themed s...
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Morning Coffee, One Puzzle: Building a Five-Minute Daily Habit
Big habits are hard to start. Small ones are easy to keep. Pairing one puzzle with your morning coffee is about as small, and as pleasant, as a habit gets. Anchor it t...
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Puzzle Books for Travel: Make Flights and Waiting Rooms Fly By
Delayed flights, long train rides, doctor's waiting rooms: travel and errands are full of dead time. A puzzle book is the lightest, most reliable way to fill it, and i...
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Sudoku Meets Dad Jokes: Why a Laugh Makes Puzzles More Fun
Sudoku has a reputation for being serious: rows, columns, boxes and a lot of quiet concentration. But who says logic has to be solemn? Pair every grid with a groan-wor...
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