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MIT Mystery Hunt: One of the Greatest Puzzle Competitions on Earth
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MIT Mystery Hunt: One of the Greatest Puzzle Competitions on Earth

Every January, the MIT Mystery Hunt pits some of the world’s best puzzle-solvers and game-lovers across the globe.

PeopleDesign & Play: The Story of Charles and Ray Eames

Design & Play: The Story of Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray understood the importance of play as a form of experimentation and creativity.

Sciencelight bulb

How to Beat the I.Q. Tester

The legendary I.Q. Tester remains an immersive classic among modern puzzle connoisseurs.

Artold playing cards on a notebook

The Symbology of Playing Cards

A brief history behind the meaning of playing cards in relation to the calendar year.

PeopleKen Klosterman's Salon de Magie

Ken Klosterman's Salon de Magie

A final glimpse into a secretive world seen by so few, and that is no more.

The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich

The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich

Now on display at the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City.