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February 2006Language LinksFans of the rebus—a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound—can find plenty of such riddles online. Here’s a sampling. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/braintpics.htm features simpler rebuses suitable for children. http://www.UncleRebus.com has thousands of more sophisticated puzzles, complete with hints. http://italian.about.com/ contains some rebuses created by Leonardo de Vinci…and yes, they're in Italian! And, if you're interested in learning how to make historic rebus valentines and are close to Burlington, Wisconsin, consider going offline to take a workshop at the Logic Puzzle Museum. http://www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org/REBUSVALENTINES.html |