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O-U-I-J-A

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The History of the Ouija Board

Ouija was created in 1893 by Charles Kennard. William Fold, the company's owner, is credited with inventing the board. He tried to make it seem like a spiritual tool rather than just a game. The marketing strategy was extremely successful.

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