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Tetris blocks were based on ancient Latvian roof tiles. Which explains why they never fit when you’re stressed.

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Tetris was created in 1984 by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov, who was inspired by pentomino puzzles. It was not based on Latvian roof tiles.

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Tetris blocks were based on ancient Latvian roof tiles. Which explains why they never fit when you’re stressed. | SmartAss Facts