15 Things More Likely to Happen than Winning Mega Millions

Don’t Bet on It

There are many more likely events than winning the record lottery. A look at your asteroid-strike odds.

Published Mar. 30 2012 4:45AM EDT

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The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $540 million, and people across America are dying to score the lucky ticket. According to lottery officials, the odds of winning the massive prize are about

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15 Things More Likely to Happen than Winning Mega Millions

There are many more likely events than winning the record lottery. A look at your asteroid-strike odds.

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