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Solving the mystery of red quarters: why are some coins painted red?
Have you ever received a quarter in change and noticed it had a peculiar red tint or paint on it? These "red quarters" have been circulating for decades, often leaving people scratching their heads about their origins and purpose. The most common explanations for red quarters are that they were used for testing coin-operated machines, as "house money" for free plays in businesses, or for free laundry in apartment buildings. — Read the rest
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Red, White & Royal Blue is coming red, white & royal back for seconds
Just in time for another miserable election cycle, Amazon has arrived with a healthy slice of escapism. Yeah, we know that’s an oxymoron, but be honest—wouldn’t you rather check in on a White House run by Uma Thurman and her god-awful Southern accent than whatever we end up with in November? This writer certainly would. If you’re in the same boat, you’ll soon have that chance. At a panel on Thursday, Red, White & Royal Blue director Matthew López and original author Casey McQuiston announced...
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Red Lobster Files For Bankruptcy
After closing dozens of locations, Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy. pic.twitter.com/8EdTB6Sir2— IGN (@IGN) May 20, 2024Red Lobster, America's largest seafood chain known for its shrimp and Cheddar Bay biscuits, has filed for bankruptcy.Its seafood restaurants are in hot water after a series of bad choices by execs, including an ill-fated promotion for all-you-can-eat-shrimp starting at $20.Red Lobster's troubles include "a difficult macroeconomic environment, a bloated and underperforming...