17 things more likely to happen to you than winning the lottery
When it comes to winning the Mega Millions jackpot, you're more likely to be struck by lightning. In fact, with the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot sitting at 1 in 259 million, you're far more likely to become a movie star — or get caught in an avalanche.
While buying lottery tickets comes with a thrill, it's a waste of good money. So the next time you dream about hitting it big, just consider these 17 things that are far more likely to happen.
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Lucy Mueller contributed to this article.
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