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Saturday evening,...
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..and the universe is much the same as at
any other point in the history of the world.
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The planets and stars orbit and spin,
and do everything that is expected of them.
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On earth, as the sun sets,...
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..millions prepare for a weekly event
which is far less predictable.
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In 63 countries around the world,...
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..dozens of lottery machines
spin hundreds of lottery balls.
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It takes seconds
for the winning numbers to be selected,...
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..seconds for the losers
to realise they have lost.
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But, for the winners, it is an event which
will undoubtedly change their lives for ever.
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Lucky sods!
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(TV) Welcome to the NationaI Lottery's
weekend draw for Saturday 21st August.
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We're coming to you live tonight
from the very heart of Dublin.
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As we speak - calculating the total amount
of the jackpot to be claimed tonight.
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We shall be updating you
on the total jackpot and all the news...
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..in our round-up programme
which follows directly after the news.
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For now, let's concentrate on the game
in hand, and get this week's draw under way.
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- Match six numbers...
- Annie, where's my ticket?