Happy National Puzzle Day
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
January 29, 2018 4:29pm CST
January 29th is National Puzzle day and to celebrate, I have been working on my winter jig saw puzzle. Last year I completed one on different types of birds. This year I am ambitiously putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle of Sanibel and Captiva Islands located in the state of Florida. I find them very relaxing although my brain is getting quite a workout!
"Studies have found that when we work 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." Other puzzles like word search and crosswords help increase our vocabulary.
The first jig saw puzzle was made in 1760 by engraver and cartographer John Spilsbury of London. The early puzzles were made of wood. The name "jigsaw" came to be associated with the puzzle around 1880. Cardboard jigsaw puzzles appeared during the late 1800s, but were not immediately accepted over the wood ones due to the manufacturer's belief that cardboard puzzles would be viewed as being of inferrior quality. "Jigsaw puzzles soared in popularity during the Great Depression, as they provided a cheap, long-lasting, recyclable form of entertainment."
Now that you know a little history behind the jigsaw puzzle and its rise in popularity, tell me, do you enjoy doing puzzles? When is the last time you attempted one? What kinds are your favorites?
Source- www.NationalDayCalendar.com
Photo- google images/Amazon.com
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
That is so true Judy! Your neck and shoulders do ache after a time. I have learned some restraint. There is no time limit, tomorrow is another day, lol.
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@JudyEv (382408)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 I think I'm a bit OCD. Once I start, I can't leave it alone so I've decided it's best not to start.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
Jigsaws? I find them a fun way to pass the time. And there is no time limit which I really like!
@peavey (16936)
• United States
30 Jan 18
I haven't done a real one in some time, but I have a program on my computer that can make a jigsaw from any image, so I do them on the computer often - like every day! I need to get out the card table and start a jigsaw puzzle. I have two that have never been opened.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 I agree! The computer program is by Tibo software and it's fairly inexpensive. I use it a lot. 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
The computer one sounds interesting? Once you start on a puzzle they become a challenge you must complete. A good kind of addictive 
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@toniganzon (77261)
• Philippines
30 Jan 18
I enjoyed doing puzzles when I was a kid and when I had the time to do so. When I start something I want to finish it and I won't stop working till I do. And since I know that puzzles take time, I just don't indulge in it anymore because I don't have such time.
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@toniganzon (77261)
• Philippines
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 You see, the moment I left something unfinished, I won't ever go back to that.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
I see. It is hard to stop once you start something. I've learned to be patient. There is really no rush to complete them. The puzzles will not run away, lol. But I do understand your point about completing what you start.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 Possibly! I love all kinds of puzzles.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
When my Mom was living and was in Florida for the winter she had a table out on the patio where there was a crossword to work on. Every once in awhile I would see if I could find some pieces to the puzzle. I bet that was the start to my own puzzle habit today[.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Jan 18
I have never done a jigsaw puzzle.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
It is seriously quite mind absorbing. In a different way, it's kind of like playing chess 
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
30 Jan 18
Thanks for the history lesson about puzzles.
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 it’s good to play them from time to time to activate some lazy brain cells
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
There you go! Something to keep your mind focused and sharp
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@LadyDuck (502719)
• Italy
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 This is why I do online puzzles, at least I save the game and the pieces are not on my table.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
@LadyDuck Yes, very sound reasoning there! And no cleanup, lol.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
I have no done online puzzles but they sound like fun. It is true, your table needs to accommodate the pieces or it can get awful messy.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 That the day has two designations: National Puzzle Day and Curmudgeons Day. 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
@pgntwo I see! Well, I suspect those Curmudgeons were not happy to share their day 
Guess they had something else to be grouchy about 
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@Marilynda1225 (91127)
• United States
29 Jan 18
I haven't done a puzzle in quite awhile but I do remember enjoying them. Maybe I should get one to keep my brain sharp!!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
Well, that's ok! Thanks for responding.
"To each his own magic." Libba Bray- brainy quotes
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
Yes Icydoll, it really is! You can really become absorbed in trying to find the right pieces and your not thinking about the stresses of life
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 18
I understand. We must prioritize our everyday chores and activities and that alone can leaves little time for leisure.
@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
31 Jan 18
@dgobucks226 They're fun to do.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Jan 18
I like crosswords too. I do them a lot sitting on the beach in summer.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
4 Feb 18
That is an interesting bit of trivia. I'm happy you enjoy the puzzles. :-) I admit I find them frustrating. A friend started one back this fall. It was a huge one, nice autumn scene with leaves and horses.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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6 Feb 18
I just finished one with a backyard scene with different type flowers. Enjoyable to do. I am doing my crosswords while on a mini vacation in Florida.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
7 Feb 18
@dgobucks226 Ooo enjoy your vacation :-)
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
30 Jan 18
I used to love puzzle, the one where you can hold them and flip them but my son just threw them
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