Has an amazing coincidence ever happened to you?
While I don't have personal experiences, I can share some remarkable coincidences that have happened to others:
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Meeting Jared Diamond: A writer was researching for a novel and wanted to contact Jared Diamond, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. After failing to guess his email, the writer traveled to Indonesia and coincidentally met Jared Diamond at a remote eco-lodge1.
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Shared Birthdays and Names: A person noted that their husband's birthday is on the 15th of July, while his brother and sister share the same birthday in May. Additionally, two of their children also celebrate their birthdays on the 15th of different months1.
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Dreams and Reality: A father had a dream warning him about a new client, who later turned out to be in jail. The father believed the dream was divine, but it could also be attributed to subconscious concerns1.
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Unexpected Encounters: A couple lost a wallet at a theater but were surprised when a coworker found it. Neither knew the other was attending the show1.
These stories highlight how coincidences can be both surprising and intriguing, often leaving us wondering about the odds of such events occurring.