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2. Klotski - Wikipedia

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   In a Klotski puzzle, the largest block must be moved to the bottom middle location so that it can be slid over the border, without any of the other blocks being removed in this way. Klotski (from Polish: klocki, lit. 'wooden blocks') is a sliding block puzzle thought to have originated in the early 20th century. The name may refer to a specific ...

3. Burr puzzle - Wikipedia

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   Burr puzzles. A burr puzzle is an interlocking puzzle consisting of notched sticks, combined to make one three-dimensional, usually symmetrical unit. These puzzles are traditionally made of wood, but versions made of plastic or metal can also be found. Quality burr puzzles are usually precision-made for easy sliding and accurate fitting of the ...

4. Jacob's ladder (toy) - Wikipedia

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   A Jacob's ladder (also magic tablets, Chinese blocks, and klick-klack toy [1]) is a folk toy consisting of blocks of wood held together by strings or ribbons. When the ladder is held at one end, blocks appear to cascade down the strings. This effect is a visual illusion which is the result of one

5. Sliding puzzle - Wikipedia

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   A sliding puzzle, sliding block puzzle, or sliding tile puzzle is a combination puzzle that challenges a player to slide (frequently flat) pieces along certain routes (usually on a board) to establish a certain end-configuration. The pieces to be moved may consist of simple shapes, or they may be imprinted with colours, patterns, sections of a ...

6. John Spilsbury (cartographer) - Wikipedia

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   Spilsbury created the first puzzle in 1766 as an educational tool to teach geography. He affixed a world map to wood and carved each country out to create the first puzzle. Sensing a business opportunity, he created puzzles on eight themes - the World, Europe, Asia, Africa, America, England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.

7. Here are 5 'Toy Story' toys that you might still own and are ...

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   Woody figurine. Photo cred: eBay. 3.) Alien web cam. Photo cred: eBay. 4.) Stinky Pete doll. Photo cred: eBay. 5.) Buzz Lightyear action wing pack. Photo cred: eBay. Pretty insane, right? Needless ...