Millions of people play the lottery every day. Is it just a harmless game, or something more insidious?
Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.
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On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:
• How much do people really spend on lottery tickets • , and who • does most of the buying?
• Winning an Oscar, being struck by lightning, or becoming an astronaut are just three things you're more likely to do than win the lottery. •
• What do governments do with the money brought in by lottery sales? • At least some • of it is put to good use, right • ?
• Why winning the lottery isn't a guaranteed way to fulfill your dreams • -- and is more likely to turn your life into a nightmare.
• Why you're better off using the money you'd spend on lottery tickets on almost anything else. •
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