RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL

1/31/2019

THIS N THAT

Cleopatra was born in 69 BC and died in 30 BC at the age of 39; 2049 years ago.  The Great Pyramids of Giza were built around 2570 BC; about 2500 years before she was born.
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There are five separate theaters in the Sydney Opera House.  The structure, which reminds one of shells, actually acts as shells protecting the wooden theaters.
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The Hard Rock Cafe chain is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.  They have about 185 cafes, 25 hotels, and 12 casinos in 74 countries.
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EPIC Games, maker of the hugely popular internet game Fortnite, made $3 billion net profit on their free app in 2018.  Yes, net profit, not gross income.   The company is now valued at $15 billion.
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Retired All-Star Pro basketball player Kobe Bryant had to have his parents sign his first contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.  He was only 17.
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