Can You Really Choose an Integer at Random for April Fools?

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In summary, in a conversation about proving one's identity and the possibility of improbable events occurring, the participants also discuss a new member's explanation of probability and the possibility of becoming Evo. They also mention the coincidence of several members changing their avatars to match Evo's, and one member's eventful day.
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Prove to me that you're not Evo. Or that I'm not Evo.
 
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You could've left my original avatar as I was told I look like Evo when she was younger :)
 
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haha this avatar freaked me out
 
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Femme_physics said:
You could've left my original avatar as I was told I look like Evo when she was younger :)

Either Evo does not look like Evo, or there is a portrait of her in the Tate Museum...
 
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Did Quantum Physics just divide by zero again?
 
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Drakkith said:
Did Quantum Physics just divide by zero again?

Nah, it's just the laws of probability that got violated again.
Mike, one of our new members, explained:
http://img.spikedmath.com/comics/494-math-dad.png
 
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Anyway, I believe it started in the member photo thread at post #4446, where Greg had just explained that he is engaged!

You can't see it now, but one after the other of the repliers took on Evo's avatar.
 
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Thanks to this day and Evo, everyone's got a beautiful avatar even ordinary members!:-p
 
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The day started off badly. First, I fell down the stairs. I strained my resources, shattered my hopes, broke my concentration, wounded my pride, severed my relationships, shivered my timbers, rent my apartment, battered my chicken, cut my losses, cracked my case wide open, injured my chances, damaged my reputation, fractured my funny bone and split my sides. They put me in a cast of thousands. Then I took a shower and when I went to dry my hair, I banned myself. Next I couldn't find my debit card, and now this.
 
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I like Serena said:
Nah, it's just the laws of probability that got violated again.
Mike, one of our new members, explained:



http://img.spikedmath.com/comics/494-math-dad.png


There's no violation, cause things with probability zero can still happen.

If you would take a random integer, the chance of it being 1 is zero, but it's still possible.
 
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I thought cloning people was illegal?
 
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mr. vodka said:
There's no violation, cause things with probability zero can still happen.

If you would take a random integer, the chance of it being 1 is zero, but it's still possible.

So if the chance that someone becomes Evo is zero, it could still happen that everyone becomes Evo?
 
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You can't select an integer uniformly at random
 

FAQ: Can You Really Choose an Integer at Random for April Fools?

When is April Fools' Day?

April Fools' Day is always on April 1st.

Why do we celebrate April Fools' Day?

The origins of April Fools' Day are unclear, but it is believed to have started as a way to celebrate the start of spring and the changing of the seasons. It has since evolved into a day of playing pranks and jokes on others.

Is April Fools' Day a national holiday?

No, April Fools' Day is not a national holiday. It is recognized and celebrated in many countries around the world, but it is not a designated holiday.

How did April Fools' Day become a popular holiday?

The celebration of April Fools' Day became more widespread in the 19th century with the rise of media and communication, allowing pranks and jokes to be shared and spread more easily. It has also been popularized by popular culture and media, with many TV shows and movies featuring April Fools' Day pranks.

Are there any rules or etiquette for April Fools' Day pranks?

While there are no official rules for April Fools' Day pranks, it is important to remember to keep them harmless and in good fun. It's also important to make sure the person you are pranking has a good sense of humor and won't be offended by the joke.

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