The simple act of flipping a coin might seem insignificant. But below its apparent simplicity lies a world of foggy probability and unpredictability. When flipping a coin, we have a 50/50 chance of getting either heads or tails. Therefore, we know the odds.
The origin of a six-word tale, rumored to be written by Ernest Hemingway, is clouded in mystery: "For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn." This "story" has gone down in literary history as
We frequently use the phrase "what goes around, comes around" to imply that people will ultimately bear the consequences of their good or bad deeds. While this premise may occasionally be accurate, it's also a dangerously oversimplified perspective.
We're all guilty of saying this when talking about learning a new skill: "It's as easy as riding a bike!" Teachers say it, parents say it, we hear it in online classes all the time. We find ourselves saying it when we want to convince somebody that learning a new skill is easy.