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4 of the Biggest Slot Wins in Casinos

By Emma C
When it comes to slot machines, there are few more exciting moments than staring at the reels of a progressive jackpot game, knowing that you could win tens of millions of dollars in an instant. Progressive jackpots increase steadily over time, the longer they aren’t won. A tiny percentage of each stake is added to the jackpot per spin. Furthermore, some of the progressive jackpots are linked across multiple machines and sometimes even multiple games.In the 2000s, progressive jackpot slots had become all the rage, with machines on the casino floors of Las Vegas rife with progressive slots

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5 Most Amazing Super Bowl Comebacks

By Emma C
Now that the NFL season is almost upon us. Let’s have a look at some of history’s best Super Bowl moments.Love them or hate them, it’s no big secret that the modern New England Patriots are one of the most dominant franchises in sports history. With six Super Bowl rings and 11 National Title appearances, they are a veritable dynasty. No other NFL team even compares. Even after the departure of Tom Brady, the Patriots are still 20-1 to win the Super Bowl this year.Takeaways from @pfwpaul after the Patriots took the practice field for

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How to Win at Slots

By Emma C
Casino games are making the owners richer by paying less than the true odds of winning a bet would suggest, meaning that the house odds always give players a losing proposition. For instance, the roulette wheel with its numbers ranging from 1 to 36 plus 0 (00 in the American version) provide the players with odds of 37–1. Well, the same goes for casino slot machines, except for one crucial difference — there are many more possibilities on the slot machines since there are thousands and sometimes even millions of reel combinations!Regardless of the type of machine you pick

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The Most Famous Characters in 1990s Japanese Pop Culture

By Emma C
Over the decades, Japan has spawned some of the world’s most iconic fictional characters. After all, is there anyone on the planet who doesn’t know Godzilla, Mario, and Hello Kitty? And the 1990s saw several notable pop culture figures coming out of Japan that remain famous to this day. Here’s our pick of the top four.GokuThe manga and anime series Dragon Ball had already been a phenomenal success for ten years by the time it reached an overseas market in the 1990s. Foreign audiences then helped to catapult the franchise into an international success story. There

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4 Questionable Things Parents Did in the 90s That Would Not Fly in 2020

By Emma C
With the 1990s now three decades behind us, many former 90s kids are becoming 21st-century moms and dads. And as they navigate their way through parenthood, they may find themselves looking back at some of the, well, questionable choices their own parents made. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about some of the things parents did in the 90s that would simply not fly in 2020.They Let Children Ride in the Front SeatAdults who grew up in the 90s may remember car rides where they could barely see over the dashboard. Sure, cruising through town in

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The 3 Most Memorable TV Weddings of the 90s

By Emma C
Who doesn't love a good wedding episode? And in the 90s, few sitcoms made it to the end of their run without at least one good (or horribly haywire) matrimonial episode. In this article, we'll dive into three of the most memorable wedding episodes of our favorite 90s television series.Full House: Jesse and Becky (1991)Episodes: The Wedding Part 1 and Part 2This two-parter was certainly a wild ride, complete with the "will they make it to the church on time?" scare that 90s sitcoms just love to use to cultivate a sense of anxiety. But first, Jesse somehow

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Combining Official Sample Questions with Third-Party Practice Tests as the Best Way to Develop Your Skills for CompTIA A+ Certification

By Emma C
CompTIA A+ is a vendor-neutral certificate designed for the entry-level PC technicians. It is ideal for those individuals who want to work as technical support technicians, data support specialists, help desk technicians, and field service technicians, among others. This post offers you guidance on how you can obtain this 220-1002. You need to know the details of its prerequisite exams and the process to follow before you can be certified.What is CompTIA A+ certification?The A+ credential is awarded to those candidates who have proven their ability to perform the basic network functions as well as troubleshoot and secure

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Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of the 1980s

By Emma C
Heavy Metal is one of the most popular genres of music in the world. This was especially big in the 1980s when it was common to see kids with long hair and black t-shirts listening to heavy metal. This was also the era when a lot of heavy metals lived like true rockstars with extravagant lifestyles. These acts would tour all over the world playing to packed stadiums.The heavy metal lifestyle was known to be that of decadence with a lot of sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. If you wanted to know how to become a high roller,

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5 Key Traits of a Successful Investor

By Emma C
While there are many traits that successful investors have in common, there are specific ones that stand out. There’s no guarantee of success for a trader, but with these five key traits, you can help limit your risks and give yourself the best chance of achieving your goals. Goal Setting If you look at someone who is successful in any industry, it’s likely that they’re good at goal setting. Without a clear goal, you're like a dinghy being pushed around by the wind with no direction, but when you’ve got clearly defined goals, it serves as

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Pros and Cons of Student Life in Australia

By Emma C
The stellar universities, multicultural atmosphere, and of course, the beautiful sandy beaches, all make Australia one of the best study destination for international students.  It's often ranked as one of the top ten best places to study as well as to live. So if you’re looking to study in Australia, check the information below to compare the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad in Australia: ProsRobust Academics Offered Throughout AustraliaAustralia has all kinds of study abroad programs- nearly every course of study.Take Marine Biology classes (the number one program in the world), while capitalizing on unmatched opportunities
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