Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, I remember the quiet thrill of sitting down with puzzle books, filling in cryptic crosswords from the daily newspaper, tackling Reader’s Digest’s Word Power, or challenging myself with riddles and logic problems. There was a simplicity to these moments—jus...
Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time. The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. Subscribe These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe...