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Footloose and …

From the distant depths of the world beyond, something glimmers.

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Rising Above

Dee Dixon is on a roll. Or at least, his newest puzzle box is, if placed on end at the top of a slope.

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Knight Rider

Any witch or wizard worth their wand and in need of transportation, because they are too young to aparate or too old to bother, knows all that is required is to hail the bus.

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What about BOB?

Kagen Sound is trying something new. The American master of finely crafted secret opening boxes is incorporating electronics now, but at least in this case, the batteries are included.

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Keeping Cool

The record heat wave we are experiencing in Texas has a lot of folks reaching for an ice cold refreshment. I reached for an entire refrigerator and freezer unit.

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Dialed In

Something special typically surfaces around this time of year, out of the cold winter weather experienced in the southern hemisphere, on the other side of the world from my spot on earth.

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Haute Springs

Japan has a wealth of natural wonders, not least of which are the famed hot springs (onsen) found in mountainous regions which are caused by geothermal volcanic activity.

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Fine Wine

Lodeve, in the south of France within the Occitania region, is distinguished for its lush green hills and vineyards.

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Simpleton

Simplicity of design and elegance in motion can make for historically great inventions or products throughout history. The same can be said for puzzles.

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Cloak of Invisibility

The Ninja, and related Shinobi warriors, were prominent in 15th century Japan during the Sengoku period.

A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles