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Correction
I said that casinos pump oxygen into their game rooms based on a BBC article citing a manufacturer of "oxygen boxes" for Las Vegas casinos. However, many other sources debunk the oxygen claim as a myth.
I'm so sorry for the error because I try my best to be as accurate and fact-based as possible. Please let me know if you notice anything else that's not right, so I can correct it ASAP.
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About
Hi! I'm Mary, and I make Guzzle, a YouTube series that spills the tea on shady money-makers. I investigate scammers, report on suspicious tactics, and try to help y'all avoid financial harm. The full story →