A strange little side quest
If Mr Bean Tile Puzzle sends you down a curiosity rabbit hole, start here. The first crossword puzzle book appeared in 1924 in a cautious initial printing of 3,600 copies, complete with a free pencil. There is another connection worth keeping in the same mental pocket: The Oregon Trail eventually appeared across generations of computer hardware and sold tens of millions of copies, making it one of the most enduring educational games. Grombi files that under: small game, surprisingly large backstory.
