Lightning Strikes Twice (And the Lottery Office Knows Him by Now)

Another day, another reminder that reality has a sense of humor. We’ve got luck that keeps coming back for more and a crowd willing to freeze together for glory. Pull up a chair. — Doug Marlowe

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Lightning Strikes Twice (And the Lottery Office Knows Him by Now)

A Maryland man wandered back into lottery headquarters and, once again, left with a large check. Eight years after winning $250,000 on a scratch off, he picked up another $50,000 from Powerball. It matters because it reminds us that luck doesn’t read the fine print about “one time only.” He seems pleased but not shocked, which may be the most impressive part of all. Somewhere out there, millions of regular ticket buyers are nodding slowly and rethinking their odds.

Nearly 5,000 people in Washington rushed into icy water together, hoping to set a world record for the largest polar bear dip. The count is still being checked, which feels fitting for an event that involved wet feet, scanners, and chaos. It matters because humans will endure almost anything if there’s a title and a crowd. Six minutes in freezing water, no wetsuits allowed, all for a line in a book. You have to admire the spirit, even as you shiver from a warm room.

Seen something lately that made you pause, laugh, or quietly sigh? Send it along. We’ll keep watching the world so you don’t have to blink first. — Doug