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TIL Monopoly can theoretically be won in 2 turns.

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a81n0 TIL about Helen Hulick Beebe, who was called as a witness in the trial of two men accused of burgling her home. The judge disapproved of her wearing trousers instead of a dress, and ordered her to return 'properly attired'. When she returned still wearing pants, the judge jailed her for contempt.