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

Scarcity increases perceived value.

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

The Pope can't be an organ donor.

The odds of being born on February 29 are about 1 in 1,461.

Competitive ski jumping judges give marks for both distance and style — a beautiful flight scores even more than distance alone.

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

There are endless possibilities.

A 'fortnight' is two weeks — from 'fourteen nights'.