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Welcome to our YouTube channel, where today we will be sharing 10 interesting facts about playing cards. Fact 1: Playing cards have a long and fascinating history that dates back to ancient China, where they were first invented. Fact 2: The standard deck of playing cards contains 52 cards, divided into four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades. Fact 3: Each suit has 13 cards, including an ace, king, queen, jack, and 10 through 2. Fact 4: Playing cards are typically made of paper or plastic, and may have a glossy or matte finish. Fact 5: The Joker card was first introduced to playing card decks in the late 1800s as a wild card in the game of euchre. Fact 6: Many popular card games, such as poker and blackjack, require a combination of skill and luck to win. Fact 7: The use of playing cards in gambling has a long and controversial history, with some governments banning or regulating their use. Fact 8: In addition to traditional playing card decks, there are also many novelty and co