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You Think About an Old Friend, They Text You That Day — So Why Do Coincidences Happen?

by: Sorta Sophisticated with Pete and AmandaPublished on: 24/07/2026

Why do coincidences happen? Not fate, just bad math. The birthday paradox, the gambler's fallacy, and why your brain files a text from an old friend as destiny.

Life & Psychology
You Think About an Old Friend, They Text You That Day — So Why Do Coincidences Happen?