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Do you ever feel that some things are just too impossible to happen? Like winning the lottery more than once or surviving multiple lightning strikes?

And yet, they do. Wayne Murray, for instance, won $10 million on two separate occasions, and Roy Cleveland Sullivan survived being struck by lightning seven times!

There’s even a subreddit, r/nevertellmetheodds, where people share incredible moments like these that make you wonder if fate had a hand in them.

Scroll down to see some of their most fascinating posts, and don’t miss our chat with Márton Balázs, Professor of Probability at the University of Bristol, who explains why these mind-bending events might be more common than you’d think.

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Unexpected Reunion

Two nurses reunited as long-lost sisters at the same Florida hospital, a rare coincidence captured in a wild pic.

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    Photographer Prasenjeet Yadav Gets One In A Lifetime Shot Of Meteor By Accident

    Night cityscape with mountains under a glowing green meteor streak, showcasing a rare coincidence in nature.

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    They Fit Together Perfectly

    Zebra's stripes perfectly align in a rare coincidence creating a unique visual pattern in a natural outdoor setting.

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    Rainbow Deflects Lightning

    Lightning striking near a vibrant rainbow over green trees, capturing a rare coincidence in a wild nature scene.

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    Lightning Hit Photographed At The Right Moment, By Debbie P

    Lightning striking a tree, creating a fiery blaze, captured in rare coincidences showing almost never happening moments.

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    This Picture Of A Blackbird Catching A Ride On An Osprey’s Stick In Michigan By Jocelyn Anderson

    Osprey carrying a branch in flight while a smaller bird perches on the same branch showing rare coincidences in nature.

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    Actor Sean Astin Photo Bombing Me In ‘93 At D.c. Inaugural Ball And Again 26 Yrs Later At Disneyland

    Group of people smiling in two photos capturing rare coincidences with perfect timing and expressions in wild pics.

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    A Fish Jumps Right In Front Of The Camera And Creates Funny Picture

    Rare coincidence captured showing a giant fish seemingly floating above a boat on the water.

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    Dragonfly Ate A Mosquito That Was About To Bite

    Close-up of a dragonfly perched on a person's hand, illustrating rare coincidences in nature captured in wild pics.

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    #10

    In Palermo (Italy), A Citizen Went To The Police Station To Return A Credit Card Found On The Street. Within Minutes The Policemen Were Able To Trace The Identity Of The Card Holder: Harrison Ford

    Group of men, including two police officers and a casually dressed man, smiling and posing for rare coincidences wild pics.

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    3 Generation Of Twins

    Two generations of men sitting outdoors under a tree, showcasing rare coincidences in family resemblance and poses.

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    #12

    Looks Like He Is Breathing Fire On A Sunset

    Ancient dragon sculpture wrapped around a tall tower against a sunset sky, captured in rare coincidences wild pics.

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    #13

    Kummakivi Is A 500 000 Kg Rock In Finland That Has Been Balancing On Top Of Another Rock For 11 000 Years

    Massive moss-covered rock balancing on another in forest, showcasing wild pics of rare coincidences that almost never happen.

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    #14

    Our Family Photo Taken With A Disposable Camera On July 4th, 2001 In Bishop, CA. We’ll Never Get A Better Christmas Card

    Photo of four people outdoors with a lightning strike in the background, capturing a rare coincidence moment in nature.

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    #15

    Eagles On The Seattle Waterfront

    Two bald eagles perched on a metal eagle sculpture, showcasing a rare coincidence against a clear blue sky.

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    #16

    What A Day To Be Drafted Into WWI

    Vintage military draft notice from 1918 showing a rare coincidence of historical documentation timing.

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    #17

    Thought I Was Out Of Tums

    Rare coincidence of tablets perfectly stacked inside a medicine bottle, showcasing an almost impossible alignment.

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    #18

    Tree Split, Fell, And Straddled A Car

    Car narrowly spared as a large tree breaks and falls in a rare coincidence captured on a residential street.

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    There's A Very Small Chance That A Roll Cloud Can Turn Into A Spherical Cloud, This One Was Observed In Japan 2016

    Rare coincidence of a perfectly round cloud floating above a residential area on a clear day with blue sky.

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    #20

    Dude Meets Keanu Reeves 3 Years Apart, But Keanu Wears The Same Shirt

    Two rare coincidences with people wearing the same heart graphic shirt in different photos taken years apart

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    #21

    The Man Who Angered Thor

    Black and white photo of Roy Sullivan, known for rare coincidences of surviving multiple lightning strikes and wild encounters.

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    #22

    My Egg Perfectly Inverted Itself

    Two fried eggs in a pan with rare coincidence showing one egg yolk partially broken and merging with the white.

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    #23

    Lightning Struck A Vent And Traveled Up Into A Toilet During A Thunderstorm

    Partially destroyed toilet in a bathroom showing a rare coincidence with unusual damage and scattered debris on the floor

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    #24

    Grand Rapids, Mich.–Ben Carpenter Got The Ride Of A Lifetime When His Electric Wheelchair Became Lodged In The Grille Of A Semi-Trailer And Was Accidentally Pushed Down A Highway For Several Kilometres At About 80 Km/H And Survived Uninjured

    Man in a wheelchair wearing red shirt next to a truck grille, capturing a rare coincidence in an outdoor setting.

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    #25

    Snorkeller Finds Lost Wedding Ring Wrapped Around A Mullet Fish Off Of Norfolk Island

    Fish swimming underwater showing a rare coincidence of one fish appearing to wear a gold ring around its neck.

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    This Is William West And William West And They Are The Reason Fingerprints Were Created To Find Criminals Because They Were Not Related At All, Shared The Same Exact Name And Looked Identical To One Another

    Side and front photos of two men with matching rare coincidence fingerprints shown in black and white.

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    Glasses Falling While Mountain Climbing, Getting Clicked At The Exact Moment

    Man climbing a steep rock face near a river while eyeglasses float midair, capturing a rare coincidence in nature.

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    How This Pilot’s Plane Took A Hit

    Vintage pilot smiling next to a damaged airplane propeller, illustrating a rare coincidence captured in a wild photo.

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    Almost Died This Morning On The Highway. Bounced From The Left Lane Up In The Air And Impaled My Windshield

    Wooden plank perfectly stuck through windshield of red truck, showing rare coincidence caught on camera.

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    In 1943, Ball Turret Gunner Alan Magee’s B-17 Bomber Was Hit By Flak And Began To Spin Out Of Control. He Fell Over Four Miles Without A Parachute Before Crashing Through The Glass Roof Of A Railroad Station. He Survived The Fall And Lived To Age 84

    Woman in vintage pilot gear inside a unique aircraft turret, illustrating rare coincidences in historical aviation pics.

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    Perfectly Placed Web

    Spiderman figure on a Bugle clock appears to shoot web coinciding with a real web strand on a gray wall, rare coincidence.

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    #32

    I Captured This Shot Of A Sandhill Crane At The Exat Moment It Was Perpendicular To Me, So You Can See Straight Through Its Nostrils

    Sandhill crane flying above water captured in a rare coincidence moment showcasing nature's unexpected beauty.

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    Soldier Survives After 15,000 Ft Fall As Parachute Fails To Open Correctly In Us

    Roof damage with a hole and a soldier rescued inside a kitchen, showing rare coincidences caught in wild pics.

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    #34

    Was Eating Orange Slices Until I Found Half Yellow And Half Orange Ones. Very Cool

    Half orange, half grapefruit slice held close, showcasing a wild rare coincidence in nature’s fruit patterns.

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    #35

    This Sign Post Was Launched Into The Side Of My Apartment After A Drunk Driving Accident On My Street

    Red brick building with a tree and a power strip mysteriously suspended, showing a rare coincidence almost never happening.

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    #36

    Truck Goes Over Bridge, Is Saved By Safety Chains Hooked Up To RV

    Pickup truck hanging from a bridge over a rocky cliff, showcasing a rare coincidence and unusual situation.

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    It's The Only Logical Explanation

    Man surviving rare coincidences of both a deadly 2016 airplane crash and a 2021 bus accident, illustrating wild rare coincidences.

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    I’ll Never Kick A Ball Higher In My Life

    A rare coincidence with a ball perfectly stuck atop a tall bare tree against a cloudy sky.

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    #39

    These Horrible Injuries Are One Heck Of A Coincidence

    Side-by-side images showing rare coincidences with broken right tibia and fibula injuries in Washington Redskins players.

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    Conjoined Eggs

    Hand holding a rare coincidence egg with an unusual smooth seam, showing a natural oddity in wild pics collection.

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    Someone Parked Underground With Their Sunroof Open And A Pipe Burst Above Them

    Water leaking from a damaged pipe directly above a parked car in a parking garage showing rare coincidences.

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    #42

    Found A Dog Toy That Is A Less-Spooky-Version Of My Husband’s Tattoo

    Plush ice cream cone matching colorful ice cream skull tattoo on person’s leg, rare coincidences captured.

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    #43

    Stray Bullet Hit My Door Handle

    Close-up of a hand holding a damaged car door handle showing a rare coincidence of matching wear and tear.

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    #44

    Was Swiping At The Dispensary When I Looked Up And Saw The Girl I Was About To Swipe On

    Woman wearing matching black outfit with white trim and sneakers shown in a rare coincidence with man holding her photo on phone.

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    #45

    I Got Summoned To State And Federal Jury Duty On The Same Day

    Two jury summons on same date and time, showing rare coincidences that almost never happen in real life.

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    Luckily For The People In The Truck, Their Search For A Lawyer Is Over Before It Began

    Damaged black pickup truck perfectly aligned with an attorney bus ad, illustrating rare coincidences that almost never happen.

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    #47

    A Customer Managed To Grab This Plush In Our Claw Machine Today, And This Is What Happened When It Went To Drop Down The Shoot

    Rare coincidences shown by a claw machine plush toy caught in a tricky position among yellow hand-shaped toys.

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    Getting A Speeding Ticket On Your Towed Car

    Speeding ticket photo showing a rare coincidence of a car and its license plate captured perfectly.

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    Pigeon Perfectly Photobombs GF

    Person sitting by a fountain holding a dog while a bird flies closely in front, capturing a rare coincidence moment.

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    Bird Nearly Pooped On My Niece

    Baby sleeping peacefully in a stroller with toys hanging, capturing a rare coincidence moment outdoors.


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