Fuzzy dice were a popular decoration in the 1950s and 60s, hanging from rear view mirrors in cars. They were usually white with black dots and measured approximately 4 inches per side. Today, they are available in various colors and sizes as a novelty gift. They can be easily made with faux white fur material, […]
Speed nuts are fasteners made of spring steel with spike-like protrusions that grip the threads of bolts or screws, acting as a locking mechanism. They save time and money, eliminating the need for a wrench and lock washer. They are commonly used in low-end and high-volume manufacturing processes, including in the automotive industry. A nut […]
Dice games have been played for centuries and are ideal for gambling due to their simplicity and low cost. Hazard and craps are popular games, while liar’s dice involves deceiving opponents. Other games include Tabula, Pig, and Yahtzee. There are a myriad of different dice games in the world, some dating back thousands of years. […]
Standard dice have opposite sides that always add up to seven, numbered from one to six. Number placement is arranged in a specific order. Loaded dice are tampered with to cheat, and not all dice are cubes. The oldest known dice set is 5,000 years old. A unique feature of standard dice or cubes is […]
“Box and dice” is an Australian English expression meaning “everything”. It comes from dice games where the box and dice are the only equipment needed. It is a merism, a phrase where multiple parts of a whole serve as the image of the whole. It is not common in American or British English but is […]
