Speaking of livening up this place...
Would you take a $1million bet that you could make 1 free throw out of two?
You could practice as much as you wanted to leading up to the day of the bet, but on the day of the bet, the first shot you take counts as your first shot. You also can't have taken any practice shots prior to 12 hours before the bet starts. If you make 1 out of 2, you are a million dollars richer. If you miss both, you have to pay off $1million as you would a student loan. No filing for bankruptcy.