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When intuition and math probably look wrong
« on: August 31, 2014, 01:36:01 AM »
When intuition and math probably look wrong

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I have two children, one of whom is a son born on a Tuesday. What is the probability that I have two boys?

Interesting Sunday afternoon read :-)

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/when-intuition-and-math-probably-look-wrong
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