Want to know how your luck will hold before you step out the door? There are Web sites dedicated to everyday odds, scientists have published books on the subject, and a Web series crunches the numbers for those with a pressing need to know exactly where they stand.
Click through this list of likelihoods to figure out whether you should run in fear or try your hand.
Lightning strikesBeing struck by lightning can affect a person mentally, physically, emotionally or worse.
Meteorite hitsA meteorite is an object from space, usually made of these materials, that survives impact with the earth's surface.
Plane crashFans of this suspenseful series may be wary of the dangers of flying. But for others, the friendly skies are the only option when it comes to travel.
Shark attackSelachophobia sufferers and Peter Benchley fans may never wade in the surf
Royal flushGetting a royal flush in five-card poker will earn you ultimate bragging rights.
Winning the lotteryLottery payoffs can differ depending on the state and the game. But for those aiming to try their luck, the Mega Millions prize is where the big money i
Car accidentsWe all know the safety tips that help you arrive alive: buckle up for safety, don't drive drunk, minimize distractions. But sometimes tragedy strikes.
Four-leaf cloverFor superstitious types, the four-leaf clover can help ward off bad omens, or help find these good ones.
Pearl in an oysterDiamonds may be a girl's best friend, but for a unique gift, a pearl-filled Pinctada is hard to beat.
Giving birth to twinsHaving twins can mean double the trouble, double the noise and double the parental pride when they're successful.
DivorceFactors affecting divorce run the gamut from money squabbles, to irreconcilable differences, to headline-grabbing reasons such as this one.
Identity theftThe Federal Trade Commission estimates this many Americans have their personal info stolen each year. Thieves can strike in public or online.
Killer tornadoesIf only all tornadoes were about ruby slippers and Emerald Cities. Alas, twisters can be nasty business, as we saw last year.
