If you thumb through the Guinness Book of Records, you’ll see a number of interesting things.
For instance, did you know that the “Largest Fruit Mosaic” record—which included 5,153 pomelos, 349,200 navel oranges and 18,172 apples—was set a little over two weeks ago in Pingyuan County, Guangdong province, China.
The world’s largest crayon, according to the Guinness book, was created in Hinesville, Georgia by the Keep Liberty Beautiful group, standing 2.98 meters and weighing in at 274.4 Kg.
Poker is a game of strategy and chance and seasoned vets employ a variety of techniques to gain the upper hand.
Let’s face it. No matter how much poker you see on TV, no matter how much time you spend playing online, you are not going to get the full flavor of poker until you learn the language. Beginners who move from a home poker game to a casino or cardroom should learn to "talk the talk" and understand poker lingo around them. Understanding the peculiar language of poker – much of which doesn’t even relate to cards or chips -- will help the newcomer gain the confidence needed to overcome the noise, lights and flash of a fast-paced cardroom.
No one is perfect, let alone gamblers, who make mental mistakes. Good players not only study the technical side of a game, they also learn how to overcome weakness. Technical skills are easy to acquire, but mental mistakes are not easily noticed and avoiding them may take expensive lessons. Here are some of the most common.