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.
Designs of European cards seem to derive from Egyptian cards from the 14th century. It is believed that cards arrived in Europe primarily from trade with Egypt. There are many striking similarities between the 14th century cards and cards of today. The old deck had 4 suits.ermons were delivered against using playing cards, and their use was restricted and sometimes forbidden. People were told that the use of cards could lead to crime, dishonesty, drunkeness, fighting, and other unsavory behavior.