When you experience a coincidence, which of the following interpretations is appropriate?
A)If an event has a million to one chance, it is expected to happen to 290 people in the U.S.in a given day, on average (because the U.S.population is 290 million).
B)It is not unlikely that something surprising will happen to someone, somewhere, someday.
C)There is a big difference between the probability of a rare event happening to someone somewhere, and the probability of a rare event happening to a specifically named individual.
D)All of the above.

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All of the above are appropriate interpretations of a coincidence. Option A provides a statistical perspective on the likelihood of an event happening to a large population, while Option B highlights the fact that unusual events do occur at times. Option C emphasizes the distinction between the probability of an event occurring for anyone versus the likelihood of it happening to a particular individual. Overall, all three options provide insight into the possible explanations of a coincidence.

When You Experience a Coincidence, Which of the Following Interpretations