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Trivia tie-breakers rely on completely impossible guesses

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Tying for first place means your vast knowledge of world capitals is completely useless. Hosts resolve ties with entirely absurd numerical questions, like the exact mileage between two obscure monuments. It completely removes skill from the equation, reducing the grand finale to sheer, dumb luck so everyone can finally go home.

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