Though a type of crossword puzzle has been traced back to the ancient Egyptians, 20th-century British-American journalist Arthur Wynne is generally credited with the invention of the modern form of the crossword. Within a decade, such puzzles were being published in most leading US newspapers. The word game was further popularized when Simon & Schuster published a crossword puzzle book in 1924. The craze soon spread to England and beyond. What name did Wynne initially give his word game? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst50480_Introduction-of-the-Modern-Crossword-Puzzle--1913-.aspx)
This is something so many modern people enjoy playing right now. It was a good invention.