Domino, also known as dominoes or domina, is a type of game that involves laying down one tile on top of another. Each tile has an identifying mark on it, usually an arrangement of spots (also called pips) like those found on a die. The other side of the tile is blank or identically patterned. Most games involve positioning dominoes edge to edge with each other so that the adjacent sides match up, with the pips on both tiles adding up to a specific total.
The domino effect is the idea that one event can cause a series of other events, each leading to more and more extreme consequences. A woman in Michigan, for example, was recently arrested after she hit a pedestrian with her car, and then ran away. Apparently, she did not want to be held accountable for her actions, but her decision to flee the scene was a mistake that could have had serious legal and social consequences.
The Domino’s Pizza chain has a long history of success with its delivery business, but the company faces challenges in the near term due to staffing shortages and difficulties attracting drivers. Nevertheless, the company’s extensive network of stores and strong competitive advantages should allow it to continue to gain market share in the short term.
After his initial successes in the Ypsilanti area, Monaghan began opening Domino’s stores closer to college campuses. His strategy paid off, and the company quickly grew from a single location to more than 200 locations by the end of 1978.
In addition to their traditional use in games, dominoes can be used to make beautiful art. They can be arranged in straight or curved lines, in grids that form pictures when they fall, and even in 3D structures such as towers and pyramids.
While the earliest recorded use of the word was in 1750, domino earlier denoted a cloak worn with a mask during carnival season or at masquerades. Its roots are unclear, but it may be derived from Latin dominus, meaning master or boss.
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