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Burger Man
The world’s most popular sandwich, a ground meat patty lovingly sited in between two slices of bread, is said to have been created in New Haven, Connecticut in the United… more
Fruit Machine
In the 1980s video slot machines were introduced which opened the possibilities of reels from three to five and the odds against the player from 16.7 million to one against… more
Cat And Mouse
A cat-and-mouse game dates back to 17th century England when the expression was coined to denote a constant pursuit where the advantage shifts back and forth between contestants and is… more
Gold Rush
The first gold rush in America came in North Carolina when Conrad Reed found a shiny 17-pound rock in a creek and brought it back home to use as a… more
Monte Carlo
The first casino opened in what would become Monte Carlo in 1862 but the French Riviera coast was too remote at that time to make it a successful go. Eventually… more
Pirates Treasure
With all the pirate-themed books and movies and games you would think there would be buried treasure all over the world and fleets of sunken treasure in the seven seas…. more
Snakes And Ladders
About 50 people die every year in Britain from falling off ladders. Since the only venomous snake in England, the adder, does not deliver enough poison to kill a human… more
Vegas Vegas
The first settlers to the Las Vegas Valley in the early 1800s were attracted by the artesian springs that made the desert bloom. They called it Las Vegas, Spanish for… more