Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1344, Ulrich III, Count of Württemberg (born c. 1286) passed away. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1459, Kaspar, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken, German nobleman (died 1527) was born. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1894, Erna Mohr, German zoologist (died 1968) was born. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1987, Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, American rabbi and scholar (born 1901) passed away. In 2001, Herman Brood, Dutch musician and painter (born 1946) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Minecraft, Monster Hunter, and 8 more games that actually reward patience and precision
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Games often feature unfocused spectacle, but here are ten titles that demand precision and patience in exchange for satisfying gameplay rewards.
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