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Life is full of puzzles. Some you can see, some you can't. Some you can hold, some you can't. Some are fun, some are not. This is where we write about them — and, now and then, print one on a shirt.

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Rebus Puzzles: What They Are, Where They Came From, and Why We Still Love Them

September 18, 2026 · Rebus · Puzzle History · Word Puzzles · Brain Teasers

A rebus hides a phrase in plain sight using pictures, letters, and position. How they work, a 3,000-year history, three classic examples explained, and the rebus we put on a shirt.