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The Most Popular Board Games Based on Units Sold

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Board games have been used as a way to pass the time for many years, thousands of years in fact. With so many different board games that have been created and played for many years, which have proved to be the most popular games to play? The team at Fun.com created this fun visual that ranks the best-selling board games of all time.

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Created to look like a game board of its own, it weaves its way through the 20 board games that have sold the most copies since they were first introduced. The best-selling board game of all time is Chess, which was first introduced back in 1200. While the total number of Chess games sold is unknown, it continues to sell more than 3 million copies every year in just the U.S. alone. Another board game classic, Checkers, is the second best-selling board game of all time. It has sold an estimated 50 billion units since it was first introduced over five-thousand years ago in 3000 B.C.E.! Another popular board game, Backgammon, was also introduced during this time. The 88 million units of the modern version of Backgammon that have been sold put it at eighth best-selling on the list. In addition to the estimated number of units sold, each board game also includes the year it was introduced and the number of players needed to play. It’s interesting to see just how long some of the most popular board games have been around for. Which of these classic board games is your favorite one to play?

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The Biggest Divorce Settlements in History

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Divorces can not only be messy, they can be quite costly too! According to this chart of the most expensive divorces of all time, some of the most high profile divorces of our time came with a hefty settlement. This chart was created by the research team at WyomingLLCAttorney.com, who we assume knows a thing or two about divorces and how expensive they can actually be. Check out the chart below to see which celebrities and business tycoons ended up having to pay the most money to their ex-spouse during the divorce. Nine out of the forty-four divorces included ended with a settlement in the billions!

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Why do some divorces end with a large settlement? This is often the outcome when a couple divorces and one spouse earns a lot more money than the other, as long as there was no pre-nup in place before they got married. Divorce settlements have even led to the other spouse becoming a billionaire overnight. One such case of this was the infamous divorce between Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and his wife Mackenzie Scott. The two married long before Amazon became one of the most valuable brands in the world; and when they divorced in 2019 Mackenzie got 25% of the couple’s Amazon stock, which was worth a whopping $38 billion. Their divorce settlement instantly turned Mackenzie Scott into not only a billionaire, but one of the world’s richest women at the time. Which famous couple’s split were you surprised to see on the list of the most expensive divorces of all time?

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How to Pick a Perfect Watermelon

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It is almost watermelon season! That means venturing to the grocery store or market and to choose the most perfect, juicy, ripe, flavorful specimen from the bunch. How do you choose the perfect watermelon? How can you tell a watermelon is ripe? Eagle Eye Produce has created this simple and helpful visualization of how to pick the most wonderful watermelon to make your summer dreams come true:

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  • In addition to the visual guide, Eagle Eye Produce also provided these tips for choosing the perfect watermelon:
  • Choose a watermelon that is uniform in size – both oval and round are okay. The important thing is to avoid irregular bumps.
  • Choose a watermelon that is heavy for its size. This usually indicates a sweeter, juicier fruit.
  • Look for a creamy orange field spot. A field spot is where the watermelon was resting on the ground. The darker the spot, the longer the watermelon was on the vine. This maximizes flavor.
  • A white field spot may be a sign that the melon is not quite ripe.
  • Larger webbing or “sugar spots” means that the melon is seeping out sugar and could be an indicator of a sweet taste.
  • Dark, dull melons are typically ripe while shiny melons are unripe.

There are many wonderful ways to enjoy the ripe melon you just picked out! It is so important to stay hydrated while having fun in the sun (especially if alcohol is involved), so here are some infused water recipes to try out with watermelon and other tasty fruits and herb

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The Ultimate Visual Guide to Boy Scout Patches and What They Mean

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The Boy Scouts of America was established in 1910 – ever since, invaluable qualities such as integrity, courage, teamwork, and survival skills have been cultivated and challenged in the youths who join. Boy Scouts can earn a myriad of patches that represent their achievements, ranging from simple colored shoulder loops to indicate the level of scouting the Scout has reached to individual merit badges in skills such as swimming, first aid, environmental science, archery, communication, citizenship in the community, wood carving, and even family life! One thing I love about patches of all kinds is how they translate a broader concept into a small design, much like logos! The team at WizardPins.com has created this fantastic visual guide to Boy Scout patches and what they mean:

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There are so many cool designs on here! I am especially fond of the Wood Carving, Camping, and Arrow of Light patches. There are over 135 merit badges that Scouts can earn. How are Boy Scout patches earned? For merit badges, a scout must complete requirements with their badge counselor that help demonstrate a skillful understanding of the badge’s subject. For example, in order to earn a Hiking merit badge, the Scout must take four 10-mile hikes and one 20-mile hike with written plans and follow-up reports. I am actually shocked that a 20-mile hike is necessary – that is a colossal challenge even for a well-seasoned adult! It even says that Scouts are permitted to stop for just one meal. Goodness gracious! Way to go, Boy Scouts.

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