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The simple coin flip is more than just a way to make a decision—it's a thread woven through history, science, and incredible human stories. Explore our collection of fascinating articles and discover the surprising role that chance has played in shaping our world.

The History of the Coin Flip

Discover how a simple children's game from the Roman Empire evolved into a universally recognized method for making impartial decisions in law, sports, and beyond.

A Tale of Two Cities

Learn the incredible true story of how the name of a major American city was decided not by a vote, but by a best-of-three coin toss between its two founders.

Famous Flips in Sports History

In 1968, the winner of a major international football championship was decided by a coin flip in a back room. Explore one of the most dramatic moments of chance in sports.

The Coin Flip That Launched Aviation

When Orville and Wilbur Wright were ready to make history, they couldn't decide who should pilot the first flight. Find out how a coin toss put Orville in the cockpit.

The Coin Flip That Saved a Spy

During WWII, a U.S. intelligence officer used a clever coin flip as a psychological tool to break a high-ranking German officer, leading to intelligence that saved countless lives.

Coins of Unusual Size & Bias

From one-tonne gold coins that are impossible to flip to historical coins rumored to be biased, we explore the fascinating world of unusual and unreliable coins.

The Dark Knight's Deceptive Coin

Explore the philosophy behind Two-Face's iconic coin flip in "The Dark Knight," a powerful symbol where the illusion of chance is used to justify a predetermined fate.

Chance in The Courtroom

Can a judge legally use a coin flip? Delve into the surprising legal concept of "sortition" and discover the rare circumstances where chance is used to resolve a legal deadlock.

The Gambler's Fallacy

After five heads in a row, is a coin "due" for tails? Let's break down the cognitive bias that makes our brains see patterns in randomness and why each flip is always 50/50.