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by StevenXC 4782 days ago
Ahh, the freshman probability theorem. AKA the Lotto player's defense.
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ISL 4782 days ago
It's not just freshmen and lotto players. Sometimes it derails useful work:

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-april-30-2009/large-ha...

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jaynos 4782 days ago
Plus I'm feeling pretty lucky today, so how could I lose?
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