Logan, North Dakota. Logan is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. Its population was 194 as of the 2010 census. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990.
Who invented playing cards and what is the origin of 'Hearts', 'Diamonds', 'Clubs' and 'Spades'? PLAYING cards were invented by the Chinese before AD1000. They reached Europe around 1360, not directly from China but from the Mameluke empire of Egypt. The history of suitmarks demonstrates a fascinating interplay between words, shapes and concepts.
The rule compelling capture is a distinguishing feature of modern checkers and is not present in versions of the game from before the 16th century. The use of a 64-square chessboard for the game occurred by the 12th century. The earliest forms of checkers were played as early as the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, circa 1600 B.C. The Ancient Greek poet Homer and philosopher Plato mentioned similar games in their works.