So we’ve all heard that many factors can affect gambling revenues in Sin City. One time it’s the recession, another it’s the weather. But this week I heard it all. Las Vegas casinos are decrying the fact that their revenues will be affected by …. (drum roll please)… meteor showers!
According to astronomers, the Perseid Meteor Shower is due to take place between July and August this year, although it reached its peak between the 9th and 14th of August. As Nevada has one of the clearest views of this heavenly spectacle, casinos on the Strip have reported that fewer players than average have graced their floors, with many preferring to see the wave of meteors. So gamblers may even be wishing on their own stars for some extra luck at the slot machines when they back to their favorite haunts!
In honor of our starry theme, here’s one courtesy of CoolScience.org: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, and fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replies, “I see millions of stars.” “What does that tell you?” Watson ponders a minute. “Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?” Holmes is silent for a moment then speaks. “Watson, you idiot, someone has stolen our tent.”
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