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Throwback to the Times When Single-Digit Lottery was all the Rage in India

By Emma C
The story of single-digit lotteries in India dates back to 1854 when the country was still under the dominion of the British East India Company.The newfangled textile mills in Bombay - a bustling city in the State of Maharashtra, were going great guns. The market rate of cotton was being regularly exchanged between the New York and Bombay Cotton Exchange via teleprinters.For the sake of entertainment, the mill workers had come up with an interesting pastime - to bet on the possible opening and closing market rates. Whoever predicted the rates correctly, won the game.The winnings were

Retro

5 Throwback Casino Games to Try This Weekend

By Emma C
It’s 2022, and society has fully embraced the #Throwback era. Now, people are constantly playing throwback games, from old Call of Duty installments to PlayStation and XBOX classics. On top of all of this, they’re also playing throwback casino games. Casinos are a symbol of nostalgia for a lot of people – especially those that were around in the 80s and 90s. With this in mind, it’s hardly surprising that there’s such a high demand for casino games in the past. After all, it’s what the likes of James Bond and the Ocean’s 11 crew

Pop Culture

Why online gaming has become a cool hobby for many of us to take up

By Emma C
Online gaming has become a popular hobby for millions of us to take part in each day as more of us are looking at ways to keep entertained once we get home from work. In recent years a lot of gamers have spent time on betting sites not on gamstop and CNOG offers betting sites not on gamstop these platforms have helped to increase the online gaming industry due to thousands of gamblers now wanting to take up online games and especially ones that they can win money on.What online games are popular?There are lots of popular online

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Are you losing at online casinos? Tips to improve your experience

By Emma C
Losing while playing at an online casino comes with the territory. In fact, you shouldn’t even attempt to play for real money if you don’t have a good understanding of your chances of winning. In many cases, losing stems from several factors, including a bad strategy and even bad luck. While there is always a risk of losing while gambling, players should be aware of their odds, how casino games work and even develop some kind of playing strategy to improve their chances of winning. Failing to identify where you’re falling short can cost you in the

Retro

How Online Learning Has Evolved Over the Last Two Decades

By Emma C
Online learning has been around since 1989, when the University of Phoenix offered the first-ever online college program. Since then, online learning has been around in one way or another. With technological advancements, education technology (EdTech) grew better and more efficient, leading to today's online learning facilities. However, the past two decades have contributed the most when it comes to the evolution of online learning. Here’s how. How the Early 2010s Paved the Way for Modern-Day Online LearningOnline education was slowly taking shape over the late 1990s. It was also becoming somewhat mainstream in parts of America and Europe.

Cool Stuff

How successful fashion brands are sustaining by embracing social causes?

By Emma C
From selling products to taking a stand, fashion brands are now embracing social causes with open arms. The global pandemic has pushed businesses to rethink their brand’s objective while adopting purpose-driven consumerism profoundly. Moreover, embracing a good social cause leaves a powerful message for society and positively impacts a company's bottom line, thus making a sustainable difference. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how fashion brands sustain and meet their brand’s objectives by embracing social causes. 1. By making the brand stand out from the crowdUnless your fashion brand operates a monopoly, your company is not the only

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Best Online Slots for Real Money in 2022

By Emma C
Online slots are some of the most popular casino games that players play for real money. These games are a refined version of the brick-and-mortar slot machines and the great thing is that there are many options to explore. They include 5-reel videos, 3D animated slots, 3-reel classics, progressive jackpots, and more. If you are looking for the best casino slots online to play in 2022, this post is for you. Without a doubt, there are hundreds of slot machines and progressive jackpots that you can find from top providers - to narrow your search, you can check Australian casino

90s

The Evolution of the Internet: 90s to Now

By Emma C
Even for those of us that remember the 90s, it is hard to recall what we did before the days of mobile devices and constant access to the internet. In 1984, less than 10% of households had a computer or access to the internet. Today, there are about 900,000 domains registered per week. So in about 30 years, we went from barely any computers in homes to almost one million new websites registered each week. Here are some more ways the internet evolved from then to now.EntertainmentToday, there is instant access to all kinds of information from shopping

90s

The 90s vs. Today: How Technology Has Changed Our Favorite Things

By Emma C
Unlike any other decade in the last 50 years, the 1990s was when technology changed our lives. Internet technology and the World Wide Web transformed the world. Little expertise was required to explore the internet, just a dial-up modem and a computer. America Online, better known today as AOL, was incredibly popular, with people rushing home after work to check their email and hear the familiar message, "You've got mail." From how we consume movies to how we socialize with friends and meet new people, the technological revolution that began in the 1990s still reverberates today. Gaming Culture: Then vs.

Life

Learn A New Language With These 5 ‘90s Movies

By Emma C
Watching throwback movies is a great way of connecting with our own past. It’s an exercise in nostalgia, which is why we love it. However, if we look further afield, we can actually learn from old movies. This is especially true if we are willing to look to different cultures for content.If you love travel and culture, you probably wish you could speak more languages. The good news is that you can learn to speak languages by watching old movies. The best way to learn languages is to actually interact with them, which makes movies the perfect vehicle.
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