Retro

The World’s First Slot Machine and How It Compares to Today

By Emma C
Whether you call them puggies, fruities, pokies, fruit machines, one-armed bandits or just plain old slots, these gambling gizmos have been around for a very, very long time. But what’s interesting is how much today’s state-of-the-art video slots have in common with their dusty old ancestors from the 19th Century.One of the earliest precursors to slots as we know them was created by a New York company, Sittman and Pitt. Launched in the early 1890s, it featured five reels depicting playing cards. By adding a nickel, you’d make them spin and hopefully come up with a

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Six tips to use when playing in live casino

By Emma C
Recently, live casinos have gained popularity and have quickly become mainstream. Thanks to computer programmers, you can now continue having fun uninterrupted from the comfort of your home. However, do you have enough information to help you have fun and maximize your chances of winning? Below are some tips to help you when playing on live casinos.1. Avoid betting houses without a licence.The first tip is to avoid registering at betting houses that don't have an operating licence. A licence assures you that you are dealing with an honest establishment. Further, licensed casinos not only prove reliable but

80s

80’s Teenage Problems One Cannot Imagine Nowadays

By Emma C
The 80s is a legendary time for millions of people all over the world. Modern adults had their childhood and teenage years exactly during this period. What challenges did they face? How did the everyday life of a teen of the 80s differ from the modern one? It’s time to find the answers.Four TV Channels One of the most amazing things of the 80s was TV. Just imagine, during this time there were only a few channels you could choose to watch. Every evening all the family members stuck to the screen watching soap operas or pop TV

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Affordable Benefits of Hemp Cream to the Skin

By Emma C
Rising cases of muscle pain and inflammation from varying causes such as accidents, genetics, old age, or extreme athletic exercise have resulted in the use of hemp creams to relax and reduce inflammation by many people. Hemp cream is derived from the extracts of grown non- GMO cannabis plants making it 100% organic and does not cause any severe bodily complications. In comparison to marijuana, hemp plants have a lower THC concentration below 0.3%. Hence, users do not suffer addiction or psychoactive effects. There are three types of hemp creams based on varying concentrations and formulations.Full Spectrum: This

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Cars With The Best Infotainment System

By Emma C
The infotainment system in a car is just as important as its power output, performance, or handling, and a good infotainment system will definitely go a long way to improve the car ownership experience. The infotainment system is what lets you manage all the entertainment features and interact with all the nitty-gritty features available in the car. So, a good infotainment system should have an easy-to-understand user interface, and there shouldn’t be any sort of lag while interacting with it. It should also have an easy learning curve for all the new customers to the brand who don’t

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How has Gambling Managed to Become so Mainstream and Popular?

By Emma C
There was a time in the past where gambling could be seen as something that happened in dingy, smoke-filled rooms where dubious characters played poker. Or, perhaps it elicits thoughts of the Mob running Las Vegas and shady deals and fixed boxing matches.Las Vegas of the past was very different to today with its glamor, cabaret, international standard restaurants, and state-of-the-art gaming rooms. Today Vegas and other gambling destinations attract millions of visitors every year and the image given off is one of class and money.How has gambling become something that is seen to be a normal part

80s

Our Favorite Single TV Dads of the 80s and 90s

By Emma C
In the early days of television, most family shows featured two-parent households. Notable exceptions included The Andy Griffith Show and The Courtship of Eddie's Father. Dads were always right back then and squeaky clean. They parented in a firm, strict, but loving manner. Enter the 1980s and 1990s TV dads into the picture though and you had a load of hot guys playing the role of a single dad who had a bit to learn about life. They usually learned from their child in the space of an hour or less.Studies show that women file for the majority of

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New Standards Being Created by Technology in the 21st Century

By Emma C
With new types of technology being developed and the growing uses it has in everyone's daily lives, standards are constantly changing and being created. What we used to previously expect as standards have shifted, opening new options and flexibilities that would not be available otherwise. Technology has expanded significantly in the last decade, affecting everything from the way we work to the way we order food on a daily basis. Digital innovation has been a big part of that change, adjusting the way that advertisements are viewed and interpreted by viewers on their mobile devices and various platforms. Below are

90s

Iconic Outfits From 90s Movies We Still Love Today

By Emma C
Although the grunge look pervaded the 1990s street fashion, 90s TV and culture, and seeped into haute couture, the decade's amazing films provided fabulous alternatives that managed to draw people away from grunge back to more refined, fashionable attire. As the COVID-19 pandemic sequestered most individuals and has caused a casualization of our wardrobes (50% of managers interviewed in a survey said their workers wear less formal clothing than they did five years ago), we can look back to these fabulous 1990s films for inspiration to rebuild our wardrobes for the re-opening of society now that we have a vaccine.

Pop Culture

The History of Roulette

By Jordan N
Roulette is well-known as a classic casino game in both land-based and online casinos. It is based on the fundamentals of placing a bet to see where a ball will land once the wheel is spun. Offering a thrilling and elegant kind of entertainment, it has been popular for many years. But what are its origins, and how has it developed? Beginning of the Roulette WheelThere are various tales of where the Roulette wheel has its origins. The name itself points to where it was born; ‘roulette’ means ‘small wheel’ in French. Some sources date the formation of the game
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