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Chasing History Radio: An Alcoholics Game Now in the Hands of Children
The modern game: "Shut the Box" has a history that began in 12th century pubs. It spread around the world with sailors and the growth of shipping. It is still played in pubs today but also used in classrooms to help teach math. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!
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