History, science, and Leslie tries to beat a national champ.LINKS:<ul><li><a href="https://www.nichetomeetyou.show/#email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Niche List</a> (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter) and BE SURPRISED when we announce something HUGE in a few days. </li><li>Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us: <a href="mailto:hello@nichetomeetyou.show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@nichetomeetyou.show</a></li><li>Get your own flippable Springbok puzzle. You can get 10% off your order with code: NICHEPUZZLE10. Shop for puzzles <a href="https://www.springbok-puzzles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> EPISODE NOTES:Where’d the puzzle come from? Why does it matter that puzzle companies CARE about the people who solve them? Which puzzles can be picked up after they’re completed? Why does science support us doing puzzles? And how much of a 500 piece puzzle can Leslie do in the same time as a national champion?All questions answered in this episode.&nbsp;Thank you to Springbok Puzzles for sponsoring this story. We are so grateful for your support!ABOUT NICHE TO MEET YOU:Niche to Meet You is an investigative storytelling podcast about the little-known niche interests. Our work has been featured on <a href="https://wpln.org/post/episodes/this-is-nicheville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nashville Public Radio</a> and has been seen in the likes of The Guardian and the 1440 newsletter. Our stories introduce listeners to folks involved with things like <a href="http://www.nichetomeetyou.show/40k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warhammer 40,000</a>, <a href="https://www.nichetomeetyou.show/episodes/ontheroad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rubik’s cube enthusiasts and competitors, armored combat champions</a>, <a href="https://www.nichetomeetyou.show/santa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses</a>, and more. It's like if Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Revisionist History teamed up for a Netflix special.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nichetomeetyou.show/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW HERE.</a>SHOW CREDITS:&nbsp;Senior creator/host: <a href="http://www.leslieethompson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leslie Thompson</a>Associate Script Editor: Chris Thiessen&nbsp;Show theme composed by <a href="https://www.abigailflowersmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abigail Flowers</a> with this arrangement Produced & Arranged by Abigail Flowers, Chris Leidhecker, Kevin GiftEpisode mastering by Kevin MorrisShow artwork created by <a href="https://rachelmhardacre.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rachel Hardacre</a>

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