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130. The Science of Luck

Does crossing your fingers make you luckier? Does a coin toss landing on heads 100 times in a row make it more likely for tails to come up the next time? Well, scientists may not be the most superstitious group, but there are still some facts and statistics behind good luck. Luke explains why we might feel lucky and asks whether it actually improves our chances of having good things happen to us.

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07.00 17 Aug 2023


130. The Science of Luck



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07.00 17 Aug 2023


Does crossing your fingers make you luckier? Does a coin toss landing on heads 100 times in a row make it more likely for tails to come up the next time? Well, scientists may not be the most superstitious group, but there are still some facts and statistics behind good luck. Luke explains why we might feel lucky and asks whether it actually improves our chances of having good things happen to us.


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