Although the moon may look like the most perfect circle you can imagine when gazing up at a full moon, it really isn’t a perfect sphere at all. The moon is actually somewhat egg-shaped, but since it is the rounded end we see here from earth, it certainly appears to be perfectly symmetrical
NEXT > < PREVIOUS #10 Slots jackpot The largest slots jackpot in Las Vegas history was $39,713,982.25. However, it’s also worth noting that most Vegas machines only give a daily payout of $108.36, so don’t hold your breath on being the lucky winner when the jackpot starts to get up there! NEXT > <…
If only our ancestors could see the things we are doing today! Imagine showing someone from the 18th century a smartphone or an Xbox! Few among them would probably consider it anything other than witchcraft, or some other kind of evil magic. In the 21st century, it seems most of us are connected 24-hours-a-day, and…
#8 Just 25 minutes!? Although it topped the charts in 4 countries and even received a Grammy award nomination for ‘Record of the Year’, Swift said in an interview that her hit ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ took her just 25 minutes to write! Crikey, that was pretty, erm… swift!!
NEXT > < PREVIOUS #11 Male gamblers According to a survey by Inland Entertainment Corp, 84% of all gamblers are men. Perhaps there’s a reason for that Frank Sinatra-era stereotype of a bunch of guys in suits hitting a casino? NEXT > < PREVIOUS
NEXT > < PREVIOUS #3 Casino revenues The casino industry delivered a revenue of $144 billion in 2009. Remember this figure next time you think you’re having a lucky night- because after enough time, no matter how good you are, the house always wins. NEXT > < PREVIOUS
NEXT > < PREVIOUS #6 2/3 of adults Two-thirds of the adult population placed some kind of bet last year. What can we say- gambling IS fun, just make sure you don’t bet anything you’re not willing to lose. NEXT > < PREVIOUS