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#OTD in 1755, the birth of John Marshall. He almost triggered a constitutional crisis in 1800 when he wrote an anonymous letter discussing how the House could deadlock electing a president indefinitely and the Secretary of State (Marshall) could take over on an emergency basis.

#OTD in 1769 we lost Edmond Hoyle, the man who taught us all how to play cards.

Thanks, Flintlock!

I tend to disagree. People are behaving the same way they always have. What's changed are attitudes toward what and what is not considered rude.

Weren't Powell and Pressburger wonderful filmmakers? #TheArchers

A new biography of #founder John Hancock reviewed: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/b...

Also 7! And about 7 foreign countries as well.

NOVA | Revolutionary War Weapons | Season 52 | Episode 7 Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.

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If you're in the US, the new Revolutionary War Weapons documentary is now available. A little like Mythbusters, it has both helpful animations and recreations to help understand era technologies such as the musket, rifle, tomahawk, artillery gun and even submarine! (link below)

I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here. Your winnings, sir.

Conclave, The Brutalist

If it's spelled C-r-o-k-i-n-o-l-e.

Rogue State is evidently missing at least one of these tags: politics, negotiation, simulation or PnP.

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Hmm, what do you mean by astrological correspondences?

Mole Hill: If you reach the center space you can teleport.

Today is World Introvert Day.

4 out of 5 stars for me for the founders and finance

Shelfside has put out a #boardgame personality test. What's your type?https://shelfside-10-personalities.streamlit.app/ I got "The Purist".

Ken Jennings read off the clue: "An 1806 duel involving this future president resulted in the death of Charles Dickinson." And while viewers at home were ready with their answers, the $400 clue was met with crickets from all three players.

YouTube video by National Constitution Center The Life and Constitutional Legacy of Gouverneur Morris

Very good new roundtable on Gouverneur Morris, why he matters and whether he should be in the top tier of #founders youtu.be/74QwWIU4oVg

China claims to have created the first-ever invisible cloak. Asked for a demonstration they would only say, "Nothing to see, nothing to see".

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#OTD in 1781 Robert Morris (Finance) gathered together the heads of War (B. Lincoln), Foreign Affairs (LIvingston) and the Commander-in-Chief (Washington) for the nation’s first cabinet meeting. #founders

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We're having a rare sale on all our games, starting #BlackFriday and continuing through the weekend. For more info, see www.reddit.com/r/TheGameCra...

"A tragedy has occurred which started right here with the taxation of trade routes, and has now engulfed our entire planet in the oppression of the Trade Federation." -Palpatine, addressing the Senate

Bluesky? A Polish feller? Sounds like a Polish feller.

Happy that I could play some role in his becoming a designer www.koryheath.com/mandala/desi...

Sad to hear that designer Kory Heath has lost his battle with depression. Reserved, but thoughtful, he liked discussing game design. In Zendo and Blockers he created 2 palpable hits, as well as many other #boardgames. He, and the games he will never bring us, will be missed.

In Memorium: Amber Cook and Ben Baldanza | BoardGameGeek News

Sad to learn of the death of Ben Baldanza, long time gaming acquaintance and fan of several of our games, going back 24 years now boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...