CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES
Welcome to "Granny & Paw Learn Stuff"! We are a pair of very curious grandparents on a mission to explore the world around us and share our discoveries with the next generazioni. Inspired by the insatiable curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci, we made a pact decades ago to never stop learning.
Whether it's unraveling the mysteries of nature, diving into history's greatest innovations, marveling at the world of artificial intelligence, or the beauty of everyday things, we are constantly in awe of the wonders that surround us. And now, we're positively thrilled to invite our family and friends along on our journey of learning.
We’ve always tried to do our best to pass on our passion for curiosity to our children and anyone else who shares our love of discovery. Now it’s the grandkids who are our focus and this is for them. You are welcome to join us as we celebrate the power of asking questions, pursuing knowledge, and embracing the amazing in the ordinary. Let's learn stuff, together! - Granny & Paw
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2026 • WEEK 36 • AUGUST 30 -SEPTEMBER 5
NINTENDO STARTED 140 YEARS AGO
What Happened:
Nintendo did not begin with Mario, Donkey Kong, or even electricity. In 1889, Fusajiro Yamauchi opened a small business in Kyoto making hanafuda, Japanese “flower cards.” A traditional deck contains 48 beautifully illustrated cards representing the twelve months and their seasonal plants, including cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, irises, and paulownia. That means Nintendo’s story began in the same year the Eiffel Tower opened to the public and Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night. Nintendo did not introduce its first home video-game machines until 1977, 88 years later.
Why It Matters:
Nintendo’s history is a splendid lesson in reinvention. The company did not preserve itself by clinging to its original product; it preserved the deeper idea beneath that product: creating ways for people to play together. The technology changed from painted cards to electronic worlds, but the human purpose remained remarkably consistent. It also reminds us that gaming did not begin with screens. Today’s immense interactive-entertainment industry belongs to a human tradition of play that is much older and more culturally varied than we sometimes imagine. — Granny & Paw
Source:
Nintendo’s official company history and its illustrated introduction to traditional hanafuda cards
Read the article here: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2021/August/Revisit-Nintendo-s-roots-with-Hanafuda-2019412.html
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From the curious minds of Granny and Paw, we hope you've been inspired to embrace your own sense of wonder and never stop learning. Remember, the world is full of amazing discoveries, just waiting to be made. So keep asking questions, stay curious, and come on back and visit us any time on this enduring adventure of lifelong learning.
Yours in curiosity,
—Granny & Paw