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Pat Sajak, along with his trusty sidekick, Vanna White, have been welcoming contestants to the “Wheel of Fortune” stage for decades. For many, they are able to walk away with their dignity intact and a large check in their pocket. Others don’t have the same luck. Maybe it’s the pressure …

“Wheel of Fortune” just made history. During Tuesday’s episode of the beloved game show, contestant Christina Derevjanik from Stamford, Conn. took home a cash prize of $1,035,155, the largest prize in the show’s history. After making it to the bonus round, Derevjanik solved the puzzle that read: “PACK OF COYOTES.” …