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9. I first learned this as a freshman in college. The prof explained it, then asked ....

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 08:19 AM

Feb 2012

... "anybody born on New Years Day."

Three people raised their hands.

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British Numberphile: - 23 and Football Birthdays [View all] MarkCharles Feb 2012 OP

Usually called the birthday problem. dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #1

THANKS!!! Look forward to it! My question: MarkCharles Feb 2012 #2

The oddity can be dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #4

Seasonal variances, yes, proving that the math is not... MarkCharles Feb 2012 #6

Okay, smarter person than me, now can we... MarkCharles Feb 2012 #3

Life insurance dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #5

No, You, smarter, more informed, and me, less protected from... MarkCharles Feb 2012 #7

You can use the same method to show that over 95% of women... TheMadMonk Feb 2012 #8

Um... NO! MarkCharles Feb 2012 #10

I think you mean the same person may be assualted multiple times. TheMadMonk Feb 2012 #11

No, I meant what I said. MarkCharles Feb 2012 #12