Six Pack of Facts
Six Pack of Facts is a quick, informative, and fun podcast featuring two topics and — you guessed it — six facts about them every week. From the mysteries of cosmos to historical trips back in time to simple science that happens right in your own kitchen, you’ll learn tons of cool stuff in 10 minutes or less. Stay thirsty.
Six Pack of Facts
Chess & Checkers
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Alex Skjong
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Episode 43
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Research Links
Chess
Chess.com — Chaturanga
Medium — What is an ELO Rating?
Wired — Did a Computer Bug Help Deep Blue Beat Kasparov?
Checkers
Checkershistory.com — The Checkered History of Checkers
That’s — Explainer: The Origin of 'Chinese Checkers'
CNN — Karate, Wonton, Chow Fun: The end of 'chop suey' fonts
New York Times — Marion Tinsley, 68, Unmatched As Checkers Champion, Is Dead