The Impossibly Rare: Discovering the Extraordinary Odds

TLDRExplore the incredible odds of rare events, from finding a four-leaf clover to getting struck by lightning. Learn about the chances of being left-handed, being a twin, and winning the lottery. Discover the rarity of shiny Pokémon, flipping a coin on its side, and landing a hole-in-one. Dive into the odds of finding a five-leaf clover, being mauled by a bear, and getting bitten by a shark. Uncover the uniqueness of being yourself and the surprising rarity of certain lobsters. Finally, unravel the extraordinary chances of rolling 18 for every stat in Dungeons and Dragons.

Key insights

🍀The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are just 1 in 10,000, making it a rare occurrence.

⚡️Being struck by lightning has odds of 1 in 1,222,000 in a given year, but increases over a lifetime to 1 in 15,300.

🤚Around 1 in 100 people are left-handed, with the preference influenced by brain arrangement.

👯‍♀️The odds of being born a twin are approximately 1 in 250, with some regions having higher rates.

🎰Winning the Powerball lottery has odds ranging from 1 in 290 million to 300 million, depending on the specific game.

Q&A

What are the odds of being killed by a shark?

Your odds of being killed by a shark are just 1 in 3,748,067.

What are the chances of finding a yellow lobster?

The chances of finding a yellow lobster are approximately 1 in 30 million.

What are the odds of rolling an 18 for every stat in Dungeons and Dragons?

The odds of rolling an 18 for every stat in Dungeons and Dragons are 1 in 55,555,555,555.

What is the rarity of a five-leaf clover?

The rarity of finding a five-leaf clover is estimated to be 1 in 1 million.

What are the chances of landing a hole-in-one in golf?

The odds of landing a hole-in-one in golf are 1 in 12,500 for an average golfer.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Intro: Discover the rarity of extraordinary events that happen to your average person.

02:14Flipping a coin has a 1 in 6,000 chance of landing on its side.

03:36The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are 1 in 10,000.

06:07Getting struck by lightning has odds of 1 in 1,222,000 in a given year.

08:09Lobsters can have rare pigmentation, such as yellow or split-colored shells.

10:14The odds of winning the Powerball lottery range from 1 in 290 million to 300 million.

11:27In Dungeons and Dragons, rolling an 18 for every stat has odds of 1 in 55,555,555,555.

13:26Being yourself is a unique occurrence with odds of 1 in 7.75 billion.