Why is it called fargo?

Even though the movie takes place mostly in Brainerd, Minnesota, the Coen brothers decided to call it Fargo, which is in North Dakota, just because they liked the sound of it for a title better than Brainerd, which "was not cool enough." Fargo is where Jerry Lundegaard meets the two hoods he hires to kidnap his wife.

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2024-02-16 01:50:42

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Why is it called bongcloud chess?
The self-destructive opening
opening
White starts by playing 1.e4 (moving their king pawn two spaces). This is the most popular opening move and it has many strengths—it immediately works on controlling the center, and it frees two pieces (the queen and a bishop). The oldest openings in chess follow 1.e4.
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Chess opening - Wikipedia
(2 Ke2) is known as the bongcloud for a simple reason: you'd have to be stoned to the gills to think it was a good idea.
2024-02-13 23:48:44

What is a bad hand in poker called?
The Devil's Hand
This is a nickname for the Seven-Deuce hand, considered the worst possible hand in poker. The poker hands odds of this winning are low, so players usually fold when they are dealt it. Unlike in video games, where any item with the name Devil is guaranteed to be strong, the opposite is true for poker.
2023-11-10 16:19:22

What are pocket queens called?
Pocket Queens
Ladies – The female counterpart to pocket kings, queens are sometimes referred to as “Ladies”. Pocket queens are one of the top starting hands in Texas Hold'em, and lady luck has found you when this hand is dealt.
2023-06-06 09:50:09

What is bedrock called in real life?
Bedrock is consolidated rock, meaning it is solid and tightly bound. Overlying material is often unconsolidated rock, which is made up of loose particles. Bedrock can extend hundreds of meters below the surface of the Earth, toward the base of Earth's crust.
2023-04-22 10:14:52

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