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Karl Wallenda

Daredevil Tragedy Strikes!

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By on Games, March 22, Sports

A Brief History On March 22, 1978, Karl Wallenda of the famous “Flying Wallendas” family of risk takers and circus performers, tragically died during a daring high wire stunt, falling to his death from a high wire strung between 2 hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Digging Deeper Born into a circus family in Germany in 1905, Karl founded the troupe that became “The Great Wallendas,” a name that was changed in the 1940’s when the popular press kept referring to the family by the “Flying Wallendas” tag.  The original crew included Karl, his future wife, his brother Herman, and…

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Boston Arena

8 Venerable Grand Old Sports Venues

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By on April 16, Games, Lists, Sports

A Brief History On April 16, 1910, Boston Arena opened for the first time, an indoor ice hockey arena that is still in operation, the oldest such building still operating.  We use this occasion in sports history to list 8 of the really old and great sports stadiums, arenas, venues, or whatever you want to call them, but only those that still exist.  All but the last are still in use.  As always, feel free to tell us of places we “should have” listed or if any we listed do not deserve mention. Digging Deeper Boston Arena, 1910. Although the…

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Four Strange Historical Facts About Gambling

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By on Games

A Brief History Gambling is one of the oldest vices in the world. We probably should not even call it a vice – it is a hobby, and one that is enjoyed by millions of people all over the planet – but for as long as it is existed, there have been as many people opposed to it as there have who’ve partaken in it. Depending on where in the world you are as you read these words, you might be free to take part in it whenever you please, or you might face the prospect of prison time for…

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Playing Online Casino Is Better Than You Think

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By on Games, Video Games

A Brief History Humans have always been into a little bit of risk, which is a rather logical way of living with life, as you need to really think about the choices you make before doing them. Most people would disagree, but you can see it with the way most people live their lives. If you want something to change, you need to take risks. Failure and success are two sides of the same coin that we are tossing every single day. If we do not toss it, then are we really living our lives? We are all doing decisions…

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History of Online and Mobile Gambling

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By on Games, Video Games

A Brief History Gambling is indistinguishably associated with the roots of humanity. Games of chance were discovered in ancient China on tiles. Playing cards appeared in the 9th century in China. These cards bear some resemblance to the cards of the current era. Old cards were decorated with human forms, Queens and Kings. Over time, gambling became more regulated and organized. The first gambling houses or casinos were originated in the 17th century in Italy. In 1638, the Ridotto provided a controlled environment for gambling in Venice. In the 19th century, casinos hit mainland Europe. Digging Deeper Online Gambling Nowadays,…

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