Happy Birthday, Monopoly! 5 Fun Facts About the Legendary Game
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On this day in 1935, the Monopoly board game was introduced to the world! It soon became one of the most popular board games in the world.
Who doesn’t love playing a good game of Monopoly?
Read on for some fun facts about Monopoly via Insider.com:
When Charles Darrow first pitched Monopoly to Parker Brothers, they rejected it! Thankfully, they changed their mind.
The famous board pieces were crafted to look like the figures on the charm bracelet of Charles Darrow’s niece
The Monopoly game has been sold in 114 countries.
The first Monopoly game sold for just $2!
Where do most people land on Monopoly? Jail, Illinois Ave. and Go are the places most landed on!
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