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TriviaOrigin of hopscotch

Hopscotch began in Roman Britain, whose hopscotch courts were over 100 feet long and used for military training....

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JokesWhy did Mexico send no one to the '84 Olympics?

Because every Mexican who could run, jump or swim was already in California!

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Jokes2 rules for poker players

There are two rules for ultimate success in poker: 1. Never tell everything you know...

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AnecdotesMike Flader: Contract bridge prank

A reader writes: "Opening lead was the queen of diamonds. Everyone followed. The queen held. Opening leader put the card...

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ImagesKama Sutra Chess Set

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AnecdotesWar Games

In January 2003, Norwegian politicians debated the use of a Norwegian fighter plane supporting coalition forces...

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TriviaChess: complexity & intuition

With about 10^128 possible unique games--vastly more than there are atoms in the known universe--chess is one of mankind's...

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Jokespoker rooms vs churches

Q: What is the difference between a poker room and a church? A: When you pray in a poker room, you really mean it!

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AnecdotesNigel Short plays speed-chess on the Internet

In 2000 and 2001, the leading British chess grand master Nigel Short played a number of speed-chess games on the Internet,...

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