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Man wins $344M Powerball jackpot using fortune cookie numbers

A North Carolina man has a massive new fortune thanks to a cookie. Charles Jackson is the winner of the more than $344 million Powerball jackpot – the largest lottery prize in North Carolina history. The 66-year-old opted for the $233 million lump sum. The retiree said he's been playing numbers from a fortune cookie.
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