Money allows opportunity and nice things, which is why my mission in life--in addition to everyone I know--is to win the lottery. Until that day, reading about these lucky people gives me hope that I'll be in their shoes eventually. Here are some of the things lottery winners often do with their new fortune:

1) Buy A Mansion

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2) Travel Around the World

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3) Get A Dope Ride

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4) Work for Free (Volunteer)

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5) Gamble

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6) Donate to Special Events, Such as 420 Day

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7) Pay Off Debt

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8) Invest in Rental Property

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9) Throw A Huge Party

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10) Write A Check to Family and Friends

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11) Start A Business

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12) Quit Their Day Job

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13) Go On A Shopping Spree

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14) Build A Water Park (Someone Actually Did This)

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15) Invest in A Security System 

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16) Start A Trust Fund for Their Kids

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17) Give to Charity

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18) Write A Will

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19) Plan Expensive Dinners with Everyone They Know

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20) Hire An Attorney

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