THURSDAY PUZZLE — Some solvers enjoy grid “decorations” (black square art, circled squares, or connect-the-dots themes that create a visual at the end of the solve) and some don’t. That’s OK. Personally, I think these embellishments add to the experience, sometimes turning a relatively straightforward puzzle into a luxurious head […]
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From monoliths to crop circles, why does the hint of alien communication still prove so alluring?
Online paranormalists quickly devised all manner of theories to explain the discoveries, by far the most popular being that they were beamed down by aliens in a bid to communicate with Earth. The Utah monolith’s disappearance, 10 days after discovery, prompted yet more speculation (authorities say it was stolen by […]
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‘Super Mario Bros. 35’ is missing 1 secret ingredient, battle royale devs hint
Super Mario Bros. 35 is the unlikeliest battle royale game yet. Nintendo’s limited-time multiplayer release reimagines the classic 1985 NES platformer as a 35-player elimination game. Instead of shooting or building, players need to master the art of precise platforming and careful time management to take first place. For Nintendo […]