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Joseph Figlock and the Falling Baby
- Joseph Figlock caught a falling baby twice from the same window, injuring himself each time while the baby was fine.
- This extraordinary coincidence was reported in Time magazine in the late 1930s.
Why Coincidences Captivate Us
- Coincidences are common because with so many events daily, some rare events are bound to happen.
- We want narratives from coincidences to feel in control and understand how the world works.
Seth's Doppelganger Meetup
- Seth Godin blogged about his doppelganger, Robert Newworth, working in Brazil.
- The next day at a conference, Newworth surprisingly sat right next to Seth, a striking coincidence.