The lifetime odds of becoming a millionaire in the U.S. are roughly 1 in 15.

Your lifetime odds of being audited by the IRS are roughly 1 in 160.

You are more likely to die from falling than from drowning.

Both men shared the same name and birthday.

More people die from slipping in the bathroom than from shark attacks.

Every year, more people are killed by vending machines than sharks.

You are more likely to share your birthday with someone than not in large gatherings.

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

The U.S. dollar is the most traded currency in the world, involved in about 88% of all foreign exchange transactions.