Luck
Good fortune, a big break, hidden treasure, easy money — we create a great many tales expressing our optimistic fantasies that these things may come our way at any moment. Although sometimes they do, we also have to be wary that Lady Luck is a capricious spirit, and stunning reversals of fortune are just as possible.
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A Tip for Education
Did an 18-year-old waitress in Texas receive a $1,000 tip to help fund her education? Read More
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A World of Luck
Urban legends about luck and good fortune. Read More
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Friday the 13th
Superstition: Why Friday the 13th is considered an especially unlucky day. Read More
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King of the Rode
Rumor: An old bike found junked in a barn turned out to be Elvis Presley's lost Harley. Read More
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Royally Screwed
Video poker player dealt a royal flush loses his jackpot because he failed to hold all the cards. Read More
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Chain Linked
A discussion of the history and various types of chain letters. Read More
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Quail Fail
Is it impossible to eat a quail a day for 30 days? Read More
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Checkered Past
Is green an unlucky color for automobiles? Read More
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Horning in on Gideon
Ever find money in a Gideon Bible? Read More
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The Grateful Millionaire
Updated version of old urban legend claims Donald Trump rewarded a stranger who helped him change a flat tire by paying off the good samaritan's mortgage. Read More
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It Could Happen to You
Did a waitress receive a winning lottery ticket as a tip? Read More
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Have a (Lucky) Break, Have a Kit Kat
Kit Kat chocolate bars bring luck to Japanese students during exams? Read More
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Shell Shock
Are peanuts in the shell unlucky at auto racing events? Read More
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Press Your Luck
Did a game show contestant rack up large win after win by memorizing the sequence the lights on the prize board followed? Read More
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Double Dreamin'
Woman wins lottery twice after dreaming about the winning combination. Read More
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The Vegas Vagrant
Did an unkempt, filthy, shoeless bum ran a $400 cheque into a $1.6 million fortune in Las Vegas? Read More
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The Full Monte
Was there really a 'man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo'? Read More
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Lottery Death
Was a lottery winner run over by a truck hours after his win? Read More
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Fortune Cookie Fortune
Numbers recommended by a fortune cookie result in lottery win. Read More
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Casino Lore
Various Las Vegas and gambling legends. Read More
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Double Stuft Cookie
Did a husband and wife each win a lottery by playing numbers recommended by a fortune cookie? Read More
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Sorry, Wrong Number
After being tricked into believing he's won the lottery, a man makes startling admissions prior to walking out on those closest to him. Read More
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Gemstone Superstitions
Luck and ill-luck attributed to a variety of gems. Read More
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Shuttle Disaster
Was the same woman scheduled to be on both the Challenger and Columbia shuttle missions? Read More
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Little Al from Princeton
Albert Einstein does Las Vegas. Read More
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When Your Number's Up . . .
Did a man who forgot to play his lotto numbers kill himself when they came up? Read More
