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BEACHES - A CONNECTION TO TIMELESSNESS

There is something about being on a beach that entices and draws people. Images of shorelines and seasides are among the most popular subjects for artists and photographers. . So what is it about the beach that calls to us?

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Why do we have pets?

Did you know only humans keep pets? Have you wondered what it is about animals the draws us to them?... read more

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THE SYMBOLS OF LOVE

Ah, once again, the frozen scales of winter begin to fall, and the celebration which symbolizes romance is upon us; yes, Valentine's Day is here. We love love, so we're looking at the iconic images which surround this ancient celebration. There is more than meets the eye.

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WE ARE ALL PART OF THE WORLD PIECES

To share the message that each of us is a piece of this planet's complex and interdependent fabric, Dowdle is releasing a new puzzle, WORLD PIECES. This collage celebrates everything from the mountains to the oceans; it recognizes some of humanity's extraordinary accomplishments; and the wide variety of life with whom we share our spinning blue home. We are all pieces of a whole, and we are happy to present our latest puzzle, World Pieces.

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HISTORY OF NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY

I love puzzles. My joy of puzzles had me yearning to connect with others who liked puzzles. Which is why I decided to put together a puzzle sheet and give it to kids on a special day I called National Puzzle Day.

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HOW ERIC BECAME THE PUZZLE GUY

Dowdle has produced over 10 million puzzles. These have been shared by millions more. "I feel incredibly blessed to have been apart of so many people's lives," Eric said," I hope to be able to keep doing this for years to come. I still believe in bringing people together one puzzle piece at a time."

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TIMELESS PUZZLES - QUICK LOOK AT A LONG HISTORY

Humans have always been problem solvers but as civilization advanced, and just surviving consumed less time, our minds still sought challenge and growth. Games and puzzles evolved to meet the need to develop problem-solving skills.

WHO'S YEAR NEW YEAR?

Why is January 1 New Year’s Day? I mean, it is how most of us grew up, and it is what our culture tells us is New Years, but why? The bottom line is because someone said it was, and pretty much every around them said, "Okay, why not?" There is more to it than that, but it's a pretty good summation. Still, January 1 is not recognized as New Year’s Day by everyone and not everywhere. Here is why and how you can use it.

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THE BRIGHTSIDE

While it has had more than its share of contention, confusion, tragedy, and despair, there were positive things that happened this year too.

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PUZZLE PIECE! WHERE YOU AT?

Your puzzle arrives. You remove the sleeve, open the box, and breathe in that new puzzle aroma, ahhhhhhh. You move to your puzzle assembly area, gently remove the bag with the pieces, carefully open the bag and then, ever so gently, like a skilled surgeon, pour the puzzle tiles out.

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HENRY'S CHRISTMAS BELLS

Christmas morning was weighing heavily on Henry. He missed his wife Fannie every morning but holiday mornings were even worse. His heart still ached for the love of his life.

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CELEBRATING THE LIGHT

December is the darkest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The slide into darkness starts every year on June 22. Every day those in the northern hemisphere lose light, an imperceptible degree at first but ever-increasing daily. The...