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The History and Strategy of Backgammon: An Ancient Persian Legacy Backgammon is celebrated as one of the oldest board games for two players in human history. The playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice, and a player wins by removing all of their pieces from the board before their opponent. As a prominent member of the tables family, backgammon belongs to one of the most ancient classes of board games in the world. Ancient Persian Roots: Takht-e-Nard In Persian, the game of back …

Why Gifts Should Be a Surprise: The Neuroscience of Giving Why the gift should be a surprise? A study from the University of Pennsylvania discovered that human brains are hardwired to enjoy unexpected rewards. In the study, when people received an unexpected gain, the neurons in the substantia nigra (which play a significant role in reward) “exhibited significantly higher firing rates”. In other words, that awesome feeling you get when you get a surprise is hardwired into your bra …