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Never Mind The Emojis: 'Monopoly' Welcomes The T-Rex, Duck And Penguin

Somehow, we got all wrapped up in the evolution of Monopoly pieces, so we're here to close the circle by letting you know what's staying and what's going in the new editions of the game.

First, it was the iron. Then, it was the thimble. Now, Monopoly has kicked two more longtime tokens out of the game.

Step away, boot. Roll yourself away, wheelbarrow.

Hasbro announced today the full results of the public vote that we already knew had voted the thimble off the island (so to speak). They

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