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How do big city shell games and three card monte games work?

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I recently visited a big city, and I saw some "three card monte" and "shell games" on street corners and in the subway. I know these games are a scam, but I can't figure out the trick. How do these games work? Is there any way to win?

Find the Best Weather in the U.S. in These 8 Cities

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Some places seem to have it all: sunny skies, warm temperatures, low humidity and no need to shovel snow.

What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?

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Tulsa, Oklahoma was once home to 'Black Wall Street,' one of the wealthiest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. In 1921 it was burned to the ground in a race massacre.

EPCOT Was Walt Disney's Radical Vision for a New Kind of City

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EPCOT was Walt Disney's "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." But it didn't actually turn out the way he had envisioned it.

Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory

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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.

Can New York City's Skyscrapers Accommodate Vertical Farming?

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Vertical farming is a method of large-scale farming in an urban environment. Learn about the benefits of a vertical farm and vertical farming technology.

The Great American Sandwich: A Look at Sandwich Trends in the Country's Biggest Cities

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The great American sandwich can be found in many pockets across the country. What's your favorite great American sandwich?

Why Is Southern Exposure So Sought-after in the City?

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Real estate agents tend to promote and encourage homes with southern exposure to the sun's rays. Why is this so important for a home?

Do moose really walk the streets of Alaskan cities?

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Moose in Alaska are so prevalent that residents get used to seeing them along the road. Learn why moose in Alaska cause harm to others and themselves.

What is the urban heat island effect?

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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.

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