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A lottery syndicate buys more combinations than any one player could, then splits the prizes. Here is how syndicates change your odds and payouts, and how to set up a pool that stays friendly if it wins.
Most lottery players know they probably will not win. They play anyway, and it is not irrational. Here is the psychology of lottery hope, from prospect theory to the value of daydreaming.
"All you need is a dollar and a dream." Lottery ads rarely mention odds, and they don't need to. Here is how lottery marketing works, the techniques it uses, and how to watch ads with clearer eyes.
In the U.S., lottery winnings are taxed as ordinary income, and 24% withholding is often just the start. Here is how federal, state, and international lottery taxes work, and when winners pay every year.
Classic Lorem Ipsum is invisible by design, which is exactly why it can hide layout problems. Eight themed placeholder text generators and when each one is the better choice.
The d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, and percentile die each have a job in Dungeons & Dragons. Here is what every die does, how to read dice notation, and the math behind advantage.
One hundred funny Dungeons & Dragons NPC names for innkeepers, merchants, guards, wizards, villains, and goblins, plus tips for using comedic names without breaking your campaign's tone.
A great Dungeons & Dragons villain is not evil for no reason. Here is a step-by-step method for writing villain origin stories your players will remember, with examples inspired by classic D&D villains.
Blackrazor, Wave, Whelm, the Sword of Kas, the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords, and the Sunsword: the most legendary weapons in Dungeons & Dragons lore, their stories, and how to create legendary weapons of your own.
Flaws are the secret ingredient of great Dungeons & Dragons roleplay. Here are 30 playable character flaws, how to use them without derailing the game, and practical techniques to roleplay like a pro.
In a famous 1975 experiment, people who chose their own lottery ticket wanted over four times more money to give it up. Here is the illusion of control, how lotteries trigger it, and why it matters.
Thirty classic Dungeons & Dragons magic items players love, from the Bag of Holding to the Deck of Many Things, plus a random loot table and tips for giving treasure that creates stories.