Congratulations to @Collin_Merrihew for winning the Futures Game Challenge ๐ฐ
As a reminder, check the full details in the post below how to have entered to win *any* of the prizes โ๏ธ๐งข๐ฐ
@Collin_Merrihew please check your DM's so I can send you the $150 in Bitcoin
๐ฐThe Futures Game Challenge ๐ฐ
We are pleased to announce we are adding prizes to the Futures Game for top scores! ๐
๐ฅFirst Prize: $150 of Bitcoin ๐
๐ฅThereafter the next best 9 scores will enter a raffle to win various prizes which include Tariff War Veteran Coffee Mugsโ๏ธ, Sponsors' Hats๐งข, and other random prizes (including Steak Seasoning ๐ฅฉ๐คค)
Rules and Instructions:
1) To enter you *must* screenshot your score on the leaderboard page or the completion page (see attached images for examples) and retweet *this post* with that image showing your score+identifier/code (see attached images for example) ๐
2) Each participant is limited to their first three attempts, any attempts beyond the first three will be null and void๐ซ
3) You must follow GrainStats on X so we can message you notifying you of your entry and if you have won any prizesโ
4) One prize per person. Also - if we suspect that you are cheating (e.g. using AI) or trying to rig the game for prizes using multiple computer devices, we reserve the right to exclude your submission (play fair!)
And with that, good luck, the game has commenced! ๐ฎ
Link below to the Futures Game ๐
https://t.co/M3TVTeF2PJ
Triple Strike! Simultaneous Lightning Hits - Hancock, Trump Hotel and Sears Tower. 12:36am on Saturday morning in Chicago. All in one exposure. #lightning#storm#ilwx#chicago#weather
๐บ๐ธI was curious how often dry Junes in the U.S. Midwest precede dry Julys - mixed results. I was also interested how #corn yield turns out in those years. Here's what I found:
โซ๏ธYield within a couple % of trend or above
๐ดYield more than a couple % below trend
LARGEST MISS IN THE HISTORY OF UMPIREAUDITOR!
In the 9th inning of a blowout with a position player pitching, umpire Jordan Baker called a strike on a pitch that missed high by 19.27 inches.
He also called strikes on pitches that missed by 18.34, 9.76. 7.26, and 4.69 in.