Trivia - Playing cards

Here are 15 trivia facts about playing cards:

1. A standard deck of playing cards consists of 52 cards, divided into four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades.
2. The four suits in a deck of cards are said to represent the four seasons: hearts (spring), diamonds (summer), clubs (fall), and spades (winter).
3. The face cards in a deck are the King, Queen, and Jack. They are sometimes referred to as "court cards" or "picture cards."
4. The King of Hearts is the only king in a standard deck that does not have a mustache.
5. The four kings in a deck of cards are each said to represent a historical figure: King David (Spades), Alexander the Great (Clubs), Charlemagne (Hearts), and Julius Caesar (Diamonds).
6. The Queen of Hearts is often referred to as the "suicide queen" due to its depiction of the queen stabbing herself in the head with a sword.
7. The Ace of Spades is traditionally considered the highest-ranking card and is often associated with good luck or fortune.
8. The concept of the Joker cards in a deck is believed to have originated from the game of Euchre in the 1860s.
9. The term "pips" refers to the small symbols or marks on the cards that denote their rank (numbers or face cards).
10. Bicycle is one of the most well-known playing card brands and has been producing cards since 1885.
11. The world's largest deck of playing cards was created in 2014 and measures 8 feet by 4 feet.
12. The oldest known playing cards date back to the 9th century in China, but the modern deck of 52 cards originated in France during the 14th century.
13. The practice of using playing cards for fortune-telling or divination is known as cartomancy.
14. The highest value card in a deck of playing cards is the Ace, followed by the King, Queen, Jack, and so on.
15. Card throwing, also known as "cardistry," is a skill involving intricate and artistic manipulation of playing cards.

These trivia facts provide a glimpse into the rich history and unique characteristics of playing cards.

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