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Superstition holds that Friday 13th is the day to stay in bed and avoid taking risks. But it's all in our heads.
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There's a surprising amount in common between ancient ways of thinking about the future and the techniques we use now.
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A new report confirms how the rich become deluded about their talents, but also hints at a growing acknowledgement of inequality.
The Powerball prize got so big that it wouldn’t fit on some signs – and it keeps growing.
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At first glance, US$1.5 billion seems like a lot of money. But that's before taxes and a tendency for winners to spend it unwisely.
Chance or skill?
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New research reveals the relationship between luck and skill in winning at poker.
When it comes to being “fortunate”, context is king.
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Some people seem born lucky. Everything they touch turns to gold. Others are dogged by misfortune. It’s not just people who might be lucky or unlucky – it can be single acts. When the ball hits a post…