Jigsaw puzzles to stimulate the mind

February 7, 2009

Jigsaw puzzles were invented in the late 18th century by London mapmaker John Spilsbury. Initially developed as an educational tool, jigsaw puzzles have survived two hundred and fifty years of consumer recognition as a hobby unforeseen by their inventor. Puzzles range in piece size from 10 gigantic pieces for little hands up to 20000 pieces for experienced puzzle hobbyists which can take up to a full year to complete.