Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known wooden structure ... the children’s building toy made of miniature logs that lock together using square notches. He said it was improbable that ...

If so, there's one answer: Matthais Wandel's DIY wooden combination lock. The lock isn't perfect—a lack of friction in the turning mechanism makes it necessary to move the knob very slowly.

Among Yunhe's 126,300 residents, about one in four works in the wooden toy industry or related fields. Wooden toys, which include blocks ... toys like the Luban lock and tangram puzzles.

Located in the heart of Zurich, the 4-story building features a beautiful wooden structure that fits together like a building block set without the need for screws or glue. When complete, ...