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Ignore business books which promise to reveal the secret formula of success – usually it's down to luck.
Knocking on wood may be a holdover from the pagan days of Europe, when tree spirits were believed to bring luck.
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The curious history of a ritual meant to ward off bad luck.
How much is success down to skill or just a lucky break?
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Be careful how you reward success. Was it achieved through hard-earned skill or just a lucky break?
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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…