The Inventor of Monopoly: Lizzie Magie

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This week we tell the tale of a woman who had her multi-million dollar invention stolen from her. Monopoly, or what was originally "The Landlords Game", has an interesting and deeply political past. If you have any paranormal, UFO, or cryptid stories or would just like to share some strange facts please send us an email at [email protected] Thank you!

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