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biggirl4568

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A(n) __________ is a surprising concurrence of events, perceived as meaningfully related, with no apparent causal connection.
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Question 2

Which of the following coincidences reflects a truly improbable event, if interpreted properly?
 a. My next-door neighbor won the lottery I was only one house away from becoming rich
  b. Wow, what are the chances that I'd be on the same flight as Bill Cosby? Unbelievable
  c. I heard there's a guy in Pennsylvania who won the lottery twice; that lottery must be rigged.
  d. None of the above.


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steff9894

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

COINCIDENCE

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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