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Scrabble's Word Dictionary Gets BIG Update, Messes With Scoring System… Z, Q and X Easier To Play

Keith James — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:50:43 +0000

Many have scratched their heads on ways to play those nasty Scrabble tiles at the end of the alphabet, but now some recent changes to the Official Scrabble Dictionary have evened the playing field for less word-prone players and the pros are not happy...

Which Monopoly Game Piece Has Been Retired?- Vote On Your Favorite Token Through February 5th

Davey Jones — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:42:51 +0000

The last time Monopoly made a change to its game pieces was in the early 1950's. So for the past 60 plus years you've been able to play on the board using the battleship, a top hat, a Scottie dog, a race car, an iron, a wheelbarrow, a thimble or you could play being a shoe. On February 5th that will all change. One game piece will be taken away forever as it retires from Monopoly. Which game piece will not go past go and collect $200 more dollars? You decide.

Furby Throughout The Years- Facts About Furby

Oldiez 96.1 — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:33:48 +0000

In 1998 a strange creature emerged from the shadows at the American International Toy Fair. The creature looked to be a cross between a hamster and an owl. This new creature was dubbed, “The Furby”. Furby just turned 15 and boy is this creature still going. Here's a look back at the few Furbies that have stolen your hearts throughout the years.