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How a fortune cookie paid off big-time for 110 total strangers

Posted on May 31, 2022

Have you have ever dined at a Chinese restaurant?

If so, you probably received a fortune cookie with a set of lottery numbers printed on the little slip of paper that had the “fortune” on it.

Lots of folks actually purchase lottery tickets with the numbers from their fortune cookies, but only rarely does it ever pay off.

After all, those fortune cookie lottery numbers are simply made up out of thin air.

In other words, playing the numbers from a fortune cookie is essentially no better or worse than having the lottery machine pick your numbers at random on your behalf.

But one day back in 2005 (March 30, to be exact), 110 lucky folks won big by playing the same set of “fortune cookie lottery numbers”.

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The power of “Swinging for the Fences”

Posted on May 26, 2022

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.“
     -–Babe Ruth

Have you ever pondered how some people reach great success in life while others who work just as hard always seem to struggle just to survive?

I have thought about that many times over the years, and I always seem to come to the same conclusion…

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Did you know babies born at the same exact time can have different birthdays?

Posted on May 24, 2022

Chances are you know at least one person that has the same birthday as you.

In fact, you might even know several people who share your birthday.

But did you know that not everyone who is born at the same time will end up with the same birthday?

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Really weird names of real places

Posted on May 20, 2022

Like most people you’ve probably heard of Chicago, Illinois.

And Atlanta, Georgia.

And Boston, Massachusetts.

But have you ever heard of Ding Dong, Texas?

How about Idiotville, Oregon?

Or perhaps the ever-festive Santa Claus, Indiana?

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This one simple tip reduces your risk of being in an auto accident

Posted on May 19, 2022

Have you ever driven past an auto accident and wondered if the people involved were seriously injured, perhaps even fatally?

If so, chances are seeing that “wreck” prompted you to start driving a little slower than usual (at least for a while) due to the fear of being caught up in a crash yourself.

Well here’s something to consider…

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