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It's one of the most popular board games across the world and has brought joy and infighting to players and families across the globe. 

In this episode, we'll be talking about the surprising origin of Monopoly, the controversy surrounding it, and its enduring success. 

  • Monopoly Global Appeal
  • Charles Darrow's Monopoly Beginnings
  • Origins in a Social Gathering
  • Darrow's Commercial Production
  • Parker Brothers Acquisition
  • Elizabeth Magie's Forgotten Role
  • Magie's Anti-Monopoly Message
  • Unjust Deal: Magie vs. Parker Brothers
  • Legal Battles and Monopoly's Legacy
  • The Unseen Forces in Monopoly's Success

 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/origin-of-monopoly

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What is English Learning for Curious Minds?

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English?

English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English.

Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand.

Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English.

Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com