More people die from vending machines than from sharks.

The longest winning streak in professional sports can span years.

Serial killers are statistically rarer than pop culture suggests — the FBI reports fewer than 50 active at any time in the US.

Property rights — secure legal ownership of assets — are among the strongest predictors of economic development.

Some people have survived being buried alive.

You are more likely to be struck by lightning than win many major lottery jackpots.

You are more likely to become a millionaire than win many major lotteries.

Income tends to increase with age until retirement.

There are deeper mysteries.