If you are a newcomer to the sport of bungy jumping and wish to find others who share your likeminded interests, or if you’re a seasoned jumper who considers this sport to be one of your main passions, you may be interested in connecting with bungy clubs and their members. As the popularity of this…
As have other popular items, Scrabble began it’s incredible journey across the waters to the UK. In 1955 Scrabble simultaneously landed on the shores of Australia and UK. This was due to the efforts of J. W. Spears and Son, now a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.
Since inception, Scrabble has taken on a…
There’s a new trend in bungee jumping, but I wouldn’t exactly say that it’s taking the world by storm. So what is this new angle on the ancient sport of bungee jumping? How about naked bungee jumping. OK, so I know you think I’m crazy, but there hundreds, perhaps thousands out there who will swe…
When President George Bush’s wife, Laura, visited Zambia, one item in the home care kits that she put together was Scrabble sets. Providing Scrabble to orphans and people who are home-bound due to terminal illnesses shows that people from all walks of life appreciate this board game and realize wha…
For something that can be so much fun, how can this board game also be helpful? Actually, there are a number of ways in which Scrabble’s usefulness can go far beyond simple enjoyment. Let’s check into some of the most practical aspects of this popular game.
First, Scrabble is a valuable tool in …
Since the beginning of it’s gaming history, Scrabble game play has remained unchanged. Perhaps the most endearing characteristic of Scrabble has perhaps been it’s resistance to change. There have been no changes in Scrabble rules or the game board what so ever since it’s inception. Scrabble has l…
Given the popularity of the internet combined with the popularity of gaming, it’s no surprise that board games have made their way into cyber space. There are a lot of board games that have existed that will never see it’s first Mb transferred across cyber space. Scrabble is not one of them.
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Is everything these days based on true equality? Not necessarily; and, as the statistics show, certainly not when it comes to the subject of Scrabble. While for decades there have been many more female scrabble-players than males in general, and also in the arena of Scrabble clubs and tournaments, m…
Scrabble was invented by unemployed architect Alfred Butts in 1938. Little did he know at the time just how far his simple crossword board game would go. The original name of Scrabble was ‘Criss-Crosswords’. It was designed as a modification to his earlier game ‘Lexico’. Under the name ‘Criss-C…
Information on Houseboat Rentals for Families
Perhaps your family wants to do something different than the usual trip to the beach, but you are unsure of what else is out there. Renting a houseboat could be an option for you and your family this vacation. Imagine spending quality time with your…