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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.
There's a surprising amount in common between ancient ways of thinking about the future and the techniques we use now.
A new report confirms how the rich become deluded about their talents, but also hints at a growing acknowledgement of inequality.
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.
New research reveals the relationship between luck and skill in winning at poker.
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…
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