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		redthrowaway on May 7, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I am a statistician and I buy lottery tickets >It's not out of the realm of probability. It's entirely out of the realm of probability, although just slightly within that of possibility.

lilyball on May 7, 2012 | [–]

What's the difference? It's not probable, but it has a non-zero probability.

The realms of probability and possibility are the same.

doe88 on May 7, 2012 | | [–]

Based on past outcomes has it already happened? never heard of. Whereas despite its rareness there nevertheless are lottery winners.

larrydag on May 7, 2012 | | | [–]

Maybe not $10M but it has happened. http://www.pressherald.com/news/Secret-Santa-drops-100-bills...

discodave on May 7, 2012 | [–]

Just like winning the lottery.

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