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humor El Deforma 2026-06-03

Lottery Winner's Parents Demand Half the Prize Money: 'We Gave You Life!'

A young man's dreams of instant riches were dashed when his parents, upon hearing of his lottery win, invoked the classic 'we gave you life' argument to claim half the prize. Apparently, parenthood comes with a lifetime subscription to your winnings, complete with a hefty co-pay.

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