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"Dartoid" is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years. His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide. His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport's unique culture. Dartoid's articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

Column #156 Dartoid Arrested in Zambia!

April 1, 2004
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Dartoid Arrested in Zambia!

URGENT!
This is Mike Broderick I maintain Paul Seigel’s web site – DartoidsWorld.com. I received a call from Paul’s wife, Marylou. Paul and a friend have been arrested in Africa — Zambia. They were caught trying to board a plane with a suitcase full endangered wood …

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Column #153 A Whole Lot of Bits about Something

January 1, 2004
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A Whole Lot of Bits about Something

You never quite know what to expect when you pick up a book about darts.

We’ll, actually you pretty much do. That’s the unfortunate thing.

There is a boring, monotonous, similarity — a predictable, formulaic, uniformity — to many of the darts books …

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Column #151 “Don’t Know Much About H-I-S-T-O-R-Y…”

November 5, 2003
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“Don’t Know Much About H-I-S-T-O-R-Y…”

Back in tenth grade I nearly flunked Western Civilization. This is because I thought the world began in the Wild West, somewhere among the buffalo on the other side of the Mississippi River. John Wayne was in charge.

I didn’t care then and I sure …

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Column #150 They Played Conkers, not Darts!

November 1, 2003
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They Played Conkers, not Darts!

Something like four hundred years ago a small group English people hopped into a boat.

You’ve probably heard about it.

They sailed all the way to Cape Cod to have Thanksgiving dinner with our Indians before converting them to the Christian Faith and then killing …

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