What if the craziest bet you could make turned out to be the smartest move ever? October 26th is packed with gambles that seemed absolutely insane at the time - but changed everything forever. From a nobody director making an illegal guerrilla film with a bodybuilder who could barely speak English to a struggling shoe company betting half a million on a rookie who didn't even want to be there - today’s crazy ideas paid off big time!

• I’ll Be Back! This famous movie quote transcended Arnold’s acting career just like the Terminator movie franchise as transformed from a sci-fi action thriller terrifying audiences into a documentary about what AI autonomation is actually capable of 40 years later.
• They just needed some Air! In 1984, Nike was struggling, while Michael Jordan couldn’t get the endorsement deal he wanted. Pair the two together, add a “dash of Delores”, and you have the makings of the greatest shoe line ever - the Air Jordan created billionaires all around!
• Stonehenge was actually a computer. Today, I unveil a few of the secrets people have been asking for centuries about this unusual rock formation. What they were used for, how they got where they are today and more.

If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a little more about today by listening to some wild, engaging tales about billion-dollar gambles and ancient mysteries? You'll find yourself thinking differently about "crazy ideas" AND have some incredible stories to share at next week’s halloween party. If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).

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