All across the country, people are pulling out their puzzles to pass the time. The very first jigsaw puzzle is said to have been made by London mapmaker John Spilsbury in the 1760s.

One hundred sixty teams were tested to complete puzzles from 500 to 1,000 pieces. Sixteen minutes and 38 seconds was the fastest time for four people in a 500-piece competition.

Perhaps this explains why jigsaw puzzles made a major comeback during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales going up by 370%. It's an easy, inexpensive way to unplug for kids and adults ...

With Americans across the country stuck at home, demand for jigsaw puzzles is surging. Puzzlemakers can't keep up. "Around the second week of March, we notice sales at one of our largest retail ...

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I’ve never understood how anyone could waste time on this mindless if maddening pursuit. It’s as though someone produced a beautiful Grecian urn, took out a hammer, smashed it to smithereens ...

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The change was as sudden as it was baffling. For some reason, Par Puzzles — an 88-year-old boutique operation on Long Island that sold handcrafted jigsaw puzzles for as much as $4,500 — was ...

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Patrick Stewart once called the world of jigsaw puzzles a “secret society.” There were always high-profile fans, like Hugh Jackman, but most only whispered about their passion.. Now, with much ...

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For some people, solving a jigsaw puzzle is a relaxing activity, and their preferred way of winding down at the end of the day. For others, it’s a race to the finish. Sure, it’s fun to spend ...