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Amazon to Conduct "Hunger Games" Style Contest For Second HQ

In an announcement that is sure add speculation to the much anticipated location search for its second headquarters, Amazon has stated that it will pit cities vying for the honor against each other in a Hunger Games style contest.  CEO Jeff Bezos will visit each city hoping to become the home of the corporation's new headquarters, and personally choose a contestant to participate in a fight to the death.  The winner's city will be bestowed with the blessing of becoming home to the secondary headquarters of the retail giant.  Each contestant will be given $100 which they will be able to purchase any supplies or weaponry of their choice prior to the contest, provided that it is available on the companies website.  During the Games, the company will dispatch drones to air drop other select Amazon retail merchandise to aid contestants as they progress through the battle.  "Amazon is not for the faint hearted," said Bezos, "and the 1st Annual Amazon Games will provide a medium to prove which city is worthy of hosting our company."  Bezos also assured shareholders that the timeline for  the Games would not affect the companies plans for world domination, which is currently scheduled for December 2023.  

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