Crossword Puzzles for Brain Fitness by Aimee Lucido; Matthew Stock
Before you even indulge in this review or the book, here are some fun facts for you to marvel over: (Courtesy the internet) * Did you know that the very first crossword puzzle ever published was in the New York World in 1913, using the name Word Cross? Of course, the crossword puzzle existed much earlier, but no solid history can be found. * According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a person who enjoys doing crossword puzzles is called a ‘Cruciverbalist’. * In 1924, The New York Times predicted that crossword puzzles were a fad which the general public would soon get over. Not only did this prediction turn out to be fantastically misguided, it was even more so considering its source. Today, The New York Times is one of the most widely known and most done crossword puzzles in the world. * Roger Squires is One of the Most Prolific Producers of Crossword Puzzles. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Squires holds the record with nearly 75,000 puzzles made, ...