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$1.5B Powerball Jackpot Has Some Dreaming Big, But Others Just Want a Nap

By Patty Wetli | January 13, 2016 5:53am
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LINCOLN SQUARE — Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has topped the $1.5 billion-with-a-B mark.

With that kind of life-changing money on the line, the entire planet seems to have come down with a major case of #PowerballFever. Contemplating how to spend all that loot is the new national pastime.

There's the obvious answer (and if you never see our names on a byline again, draw your own conclusions).

Others are already planning their shopping sprees for items small, medium and large.

Some would further their education.

These folks would share the wealth.

Plenty of people indulged in flights of fancy, which one is wont to do when one is in possession of one billion imaginary dollars.

Keep in mind these words of wisdom should you find yourself holding the winning ticket (perhaps purchased at one of these lucky lottery outlets).

Finally, don't get too excited if it seems like you matched the winning numbers. #MissColombia #NeverForget

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