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In probability theory, the birthday problem asks for the probability that, in a set of n randomly chosen people, at least two will share the same birthday. The birthday paradox is the counterintuitive fact that only 23 people are needed for that probability to exceed 50%.

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[–] Pappabosley@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Clearly they had one day a year scheduled for sex