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Catalyst: How to Be Lucky: The Maths of Chance
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How to Be Lucky: The Maths of Chance
ABC  |  September 11, 2018

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News and current affairs
9-10 11-12
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Do you know how heavy Uluru is? From the ground up? Lily Serna thinks you do. In this Catalyst, Lily delves into the world of luck. From sharing birthdays to winning at blackjack; playing Aussie rules football to planning air sea rescues, Lily discovers that what can often seem like chance is in fact probability at play. Discover how the maths of luck can put the odds in your favour.

Do you know how heavy Uluru is? From the ground up? Lily Serna thinks you do. In this Catalyst, Lily delves into the world of luck. From sharing birthdays to winning at blackjack; playing Aussie rules football to planning air sea rescues, Lily discovers that what can often seem like chance is in fact probability at play. Discover how the maths of luck can put the odds in your favour.

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