Who Made It?

Markus Persson (known as Notch to fans) took only 6 days to create the very first version of Minecraft. Amazingly, the game was published the day after it was completed. However, it took Persson’s company, Mojang AB, another 2 years to release what they thought was the first full version of the game.

Modern card games see their roots extend all the way back to the tradition of playing dominoes, which has been around for centuries. Card games were even played back in 969 A.D. by the Emperor Mu-Tsung and his wife, whom allegedly loved to play together!

Japanese schools are famous for providing children with daily lunch – known as ‘kyushokku’. Education authorities ensure all children are fed a varied and healthy diet on a daily basis. Popular dishes include natto (fermented soy-beans, an acquired taste), miso soup, Japanese curry and on special occasions – whale meat!