Unlikely (unreal?) date clash
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understandinguncertainty.org was produced by the Winton programme for the public understanding of risk based in the Statistical Laboratory in the University of Cambridge. The aim was to help improve the way that uncertainty and risk are discussed in society, and show how probability and statistics can be both useful and entertaining.
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In Autumn 1994, a workfriend rang with good news. "I have the schedule for R.E.M. concerts for next year and am able to get tickets. We are thinking to go on July 22nd if you want to come". We had both been wanting to see them for ages and they hadn't toured for about five or six years. It was an easy decision, I replied: "I've nothing in diary for anytime next Summer or indeed next year at all yet, please get them". My friend confirmed later than day that she'd bought tickets for a few of us and I thanked her, already looking forward.
About an hour later, two of my best friends from University rang just as I was about to go out. Super news - they had just got engaged. I congratulated them heartily. They continued:" Yes, we've set a date already. You're invited, all the guys from Uni will be there, it will be great! It's next year - July 22nd."
Date submitted:Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:43:19 +0000Coincidence ID:5892
