Ripley Entertainment believes in weirdness. Ripley Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian conglomerate Jim Pattison, publishes the "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" oddities comic strip that appears in about 200 newspapers in more than 40 countries, and licenses its name for toys and games, as well as a Paramount Pictures-produced movie based on the life of the company's founder. It also owns about 60 other entertainment attractions -- including Ripley's Believe It or Not! museums (called odditoriums), Louis Tussaud's Wax Museum, aquariums, 3-D simulation theaters, haunted house adventure parks, miniature golf courses, and sightseeing trains. The brand was created by cartoonist Robert L. Ripley in 1918.

Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. However, it was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." The Commons, a park-like block near Lexington's Race Street was used by horsemen for racing. By 1789, complaints by "safety minded" citizens led to the formal development of a race meet at The Commons. The men who organized this race meet, including Kentucky Statesman Henry Clay, also formed the Commonwealth's first Jockey Club. The organization later was named the Kentucky Jockey Club in 1809.

Richoux Group (formerly Gourmet Holdings) operates a small number of restaurants and pubs under the Richoux and Amato brands. Its flagship concept, which has been around since the early 1900s, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, including such traditional items as fish and chips, liver and onions, and Shepherd's pie. The eateries also feature afternoon tea with scones.

High quality food at affordable prices in a family friendly atmosphere.It's a commitment founders Roe Hatlen and C. Dennis Scott made when they opened the first Buffets Restaurant in 1983. It's a commitment our tens of thousands of team members still hold near and dear today.Our delicious grill selections and variety of hot vegetables, fresh salad bar and scrumptious dessert bar are enjoyed by more than 75 million customers every year. Most recently, Ryan's joined Buffets, Inc. This venture adds over 200 Ryan's Grill Buffet and Bakery and Fire Mountain Grills in 23 states to our Buffets family. Now you're sure to find a Buffets restaurant in your neighborhood and wherever your travels take you.So bring your entire family to our family of restaurants and enjoy our exceptional food and hospitality.

Ale House Management operates more than 45 rustic-themed restaurants, mostly in Florida, under the name Miller's Ale House. The casual dining chain's menu features steak, seafood, and sandwiches, along with soups, salads, and desserts. Miller's Ale House locations also offer a wide selection of appetizers, including spiced chicken wings called Zingers, as well as full bar service and more than 75 varieties of beer. CEO Jack Miller opened the first Ale House with his wife, Claire, in 1988.

Tatts Group is a leading lottery operator that runs games across the country through contracts with state governments. Under its Tatts Pokies brand, the company operates nearly 14,000 gaming machines at about 250 venues in Victoria. It also runs lotteries under the names Golden Casket, Maxgaming, and Tattersall's. Internationally, Tatts operates lotteries in Europe and South Africa. In addition to lotteries, the company offers wagering and fixed odds betting under the UNiTAB and CentreRacing banners and its Bytecraft Systems provides repairs, service, and management of gaming, lottery, retail, and banking equipment.

MGM brings a touch of Monaco to the Las Vegas Strip. A property of the world's second largest gaming company, MGM Resorts International, the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has more than 3,000 hotel rooms and suites, a 100,000 sq. ft. casino with 1,500 slots and 60 table games, about eight restaurants, convention facilities, nightclubs, and wedding chapels. Monte Carlo is aimed at attracting middle- to upper-middle-income wagerers, while its is an exclusive boutique HOTEL32 is located on the top (32nd) floor. Monte Carlo Resort & Casino opened in 1996.

This company is pinning its hopes on the flavor of the Big Island to draw a few mainlanders into its restaurants. Kona Grill operates about 20 upscale casual-dining restaurants offering both seafood and American dishes with an island twist. The restaurants serve both lunch and diner menus, and they offer a wide selection of sushi. In addition to dining, each location typically has a bar area for happy hour with margaritas and martinis. The restaurants are typically found near upscale shopping areas in Arizona, Texas, and about 20 other states. Former chairman and CEO Marcus Jundt and his family own about 20% of Kona Grill.

You needn't answer any riddles to eat at these restaurants. Sfinks Polska is a leading operator of casual dining chains in Poland and Eastern Europe with more than 100 locations. Its flagship chain SPHINX offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu of grilled meats, pizza, and pasta. In addition to domestic units, the chain has locations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania. Sfinks Polska also operates Chlopskie Jadlo (Countryside Cuisine), which offers traditional Polish dishes in a rustic setting, as well as a Chinese concept called WOOK. Chairman and founder Tomasz Morawski controls 45% of the company.

Williams Grand Prix Engineering owns and operates the Williams F1 auto racing team that competes in the Formula One racing circuit governed by Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA). The company designs and builds its own cars and supports the team as it competes in races around the world. One of the leading F1 racing teams in the world, Williams F1 boasts nine Constructors' Championships and seven Diver's Championships. Frank Williams and Patrick Head started Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977.

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