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Fortnite's Millions, Icelandic Prison Escape and an IKEA-Assembling Robot: 3 Things to Know Today Stay in the know in 60 seconds.

By Stephen J. Bronner

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  1. The video game Fortnite continues to be a sensation on the iPhone. It has grossed more than $25 million in its first 30 days, according to SensorTower. Recently, people have spent $1 million per day in the game.
  2. An Icelandic man accused of stealing 600 computers to mine bitcoin escaped prison through a window and then boarded a plane. The prison doesn't have a fence, by the way. More crazy -- Iceland's prime minister was onboard that plane.
  3. If you've ever put together IKEA furniture with your significant other, this one will make you smile: A team of researchers in Singapore have created a robot that can assemble a wooden chair from IKEA.

Watch yesterday's 3 Things to Know video: Southwest Airlines' Badass Pilot Saves 144 Passengers. 3 Things to Know Today.

Stephen J. Bronner

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Stephen J. Bronner writes mostly about packaged foods. His weekly column is The Digest. He is very much on top of his email.

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