My one and a half cents...
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From a galaxy far far away, a microchip was created by an unknown race and cast into hyperspace, where it lingered for eons and eons before blowing into the California wine country where it lay dormant for several years on a grapevine. After reproducing many times, many mutations came to be. Finally, by way of an earthquake, it was transported into the wilds of Nevada where it took root and languished on a casino chip disguised as common ordinary chip dirt. Its relatives are now seen on chips everywhere and one must be ever vigilant not to awaken them...