The chances of winning a million in the lottery are about 1 in 176 million. We have compiled a list of events (from getting a dream job to a fatal accident) that can happen with a much greater probability.
1. Death from a vending machine.
Probability: 1 to 112 million.
For example, in the United States, on average, two people die each year from the fact that they were crushed by a vending machine. Please, be more careful with them!
2. Death from capture by terrorists of a scheduled airplane.
Probability: 1 to 25 million.
After the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, no one died from the seizure of the plane by terrorists. Now, in order to provide maximum security, even elderly people and toddlers are searched.
3. The birth of four-quarters.
Probability: 1 to 15 million.
It would be just wonderful to have four-quarters, but keeping them will be very difficult, considering that you are unlikely to win a million.
4. Become president.
Probability: 1 to 10 million.
The American politician Mitt Romney, who was the presidential candidate for the 2012 Republican elections, is also the current bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and stake president (spiritual leader over several parishes), would definitely smile when he saw these figures .
5. Death from stinging a bee, hornet or wasp.
Probability: 1 to 6.1 million.
In Russia there are more than 50 deaths per year, mainly from the stinging of bees (domestic and wild) and wasps; less often from stinging hornets and, extremely rarely, bumblebees.
6. Death from the fact that you are left-handed.
Probability: 1 to 4.4 million.
This is the world of right-handers, and most often left-handed people die from the misuse of things meant for right-handed people.
7. Become a movie star.
Probability: 1 to 1,505,000.
In the world there are many ways to earn and much better bet on becoming a movie star than playing the lottery.
8. Death from carnivorous bacteria.
Probability: 1 to 1 million.
These are not such rare cases as one would like to hope. But there are more unpleasant cases of death. Maybe.
9. Death in a plane crash.
Probability: 1 to 1 million.
If you do not have fear of flying, then you do not need to buy a lottery ticket.
10. Death from a lightning strike.
Probability: 1 to 1 million.
This method is much preferable to carnivorous bacteria.
11. Death in the bathroom.
Probability: 1 to 840,000.
Even such a possibility is not a reason to stop washing.
12. Death from an accident at work.
Probability: 1 to 48,000.
If this can make a difference for you, then it may be worth the risk and still buy a lottery ticket?
13. Murder.
Probability: 1 to 18,000.
Even if this happens, do not get discouraged. Most likely, the killer will never win a million.
14. Death from the fall of the asteroid.
Probability: 1 to 12,500.
The good news is that this is most likely not going to happen. But the fall of the asteroid is predicted already in 2040, so there is still time to prepare.
15. Death in a car accident.
Probability: 1 to 6,700.
Successfully go to the store for a lottery ticket!