More exemptions added to Louisville’s smoking ban

LOUISVILLE — Smokers can continue to light up at bowling alleys and some nonprofit bingo halls when Louisville’s smoking ban takes effect this week.

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Sun, November 13th, 2005

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  • As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
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  • The term "turned the tables" is actually a chess term coming from the mid 1600's. When a player was losing, they would physically turn the chess table to assume the winning side of the table.