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Good evening. In tonight’s edition:

  • 🏎️ Fueled by family
  • 🧩 New puzzles
  • 👹 GOAT movie monsters

…and much more.

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📜 June 22: On This Day in History

Living life a quarter-mile at a time

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Each of the following events happened on June 22. Your challenge is to put them in the order in which they occurred by year, earliest to latest. Answers at the bottom!

  • A) The Fast and the Furious, a crime drama based in the underground world of street racing, debuts in US theaters starring Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. The movie’s success would spawn an 11-film franchise (and counting).
  • B) President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill, an unprecedented act of legislation designed to compensate returning members of the armed service for their efforts in WWII. The bill gives returning servicemen access to unemployment compensation, low-interest home and business loans, and funding for education.
  • C) James “Whitey” Bulger, a violent Boston mob boss wanted for 19 murders, is arrested in California after 16 years on the run. The 81-year-old Bulger, one of the FBI’s “10 Most Wanted” fugitives, carries a $2 million reward for information leading to his capture, the largest amount ever offered for a domestic fugitive.
  • D) Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona scores his infamous “Hand of God” goal in a World Cup quarterfinal game against England. The illegal goal—where the ball strikes Maradona’s hand, but a referee mistakenly thinks it hit his head—helps Argentina win the match, and eventually their second World Cup title.

Hint: Vin Diesel doesn't come back until the 3rd Fast and the Furious

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🔗 Conjoiner: A DONUT Original Word Game

Early advantage

Today’s Conjoiner is starting a few steps ahead of you. Follow the clues and connect the words to close the gap.

The first clue of today’s sequence is: “Getting an early beginning before others have a chance (two words)”...

Play the sequence here

🧩 Puzzle Corner

Mini

After you check in to today’s crossword, feel free to look around—then settle in for a quick puzzle break.

Sudoku

First things first before morning brew; crack this puzzle and start the day true.

🐐 GOATWars: A Data-Driven Process to Determine the Best

What's the greatest breakfast pastry of all time?

Image: GOATWars

Some people want buttery layers that explode everywhere, while others want frosting thick enough to qualify as dessert.

The top breakfast treats of all time are facing off on GOATWars, where you get to decide which pastry option you'd grab if nobody could judge you—and calories didn't matter.

Showdowns include:

Start your GOAT List

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🎮 Games Guide: Free, Fun Activities

🏝️ Raft wars: You’ve found riches on an island, and now you defend it. Protect your treasure from pirates by using good aim and improving your raft in this surprisingly addicting game.

⚔️ Sonny: Sonny has woke up without any memory and, well, he’s green. Is he infected with a virus, or is he the perfect weapon? Help him battle to the end and get to the bottom of this mystery.

🔨 Jacksmith: Ever wanted to test your forging skills? Join forces with Jacksmith and his furry apprentice Scout to forge the finest weapons and protect the kingdom!

🏆 Wednesday’s GOATWars Results: The Data Is Now In

🍽️ THE GREATEST COUNTY FAIR FOODS OF ALL TIME

  1. Funnel cake
  2. Corn dog
  3. Kettle corn
  4. Turkey leg
  5. Cotton candy

Explore the full list.

Note: Results are as of the published time; these lists are dynamic and may change.

📜 Answers

B, D, A, C

  • B) 1944 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill.
  • D) 1986 – Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona scores his infamous “Hand of God” goal.
  • A) 2001 – The Fast and the Furious debuts in US theaters.
  • C) 2011 – Notorious criminal James “Whitey” Bulger is finally arrested after 16 years on the run.
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