Actually, it's been "wiling the time" of people
for a lot longer...
Wish I had the year, which was like 100 year ago.
The other part of this little article didn't save.
I tried finding it again, but no luck.
....a few days ago, I popped in itching to post something, hadn't in a while. Then noticed my hit counter and gasped. I must have past the Million mark the night before. Got my little screen cap, and forgot about it for a bit. Then I got to thinking...