We tend to glean a lot of meaning from the random occurrences in our lives, it can give us a sense of place in a chaotic and frightening world.

But what are the chances of seemingly impossible, miraculous events in our lives and can we reduce them down to numbers and figures?

In this special feature from 2019, Jonathan sought to find out.

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