Some people just seem to skate through life on a wave of unbelievable fortune: dodging disaster, sidestepping trouble, and somehow coming out unscathed while the rest of us shake our heads in disbelief. It’s like they’ve cracked a secret code nobody else knows, a blend of timing, blind luck, and maybe a dash of cosmic irony.
These stories aren’t about careful planning or cautious moves; they’re about those wild moments when the brain took a vacation and fate stepped in with a wink. Watching them stumble, bumble, and somehow land on their feet reminds us that life can be equal parts chaotic and miraculous.
It’s a celebration of surviving the impossible, thriving in the unpredictable, and embracing the kind of luck that makes you wonder: “Did that really just happen?” Get ready to laugh, marvel, and maybe even feel a little envious.
1
Rolled Down a Hill Thanks to Distracted Driving
“The moment I survived being thrown off the road in my car and rolling downhill all because some lady was on her phone and ran a red.”
2
Mini-Golf Hole-in-One, Age 7
“Got a hole in one at mini-golf on my 7th birthday. Only happened once in my life.”
3
Two Totaled Cars, Zero Fatalities
“I was in 2 different car accidents within 6-7 months. Both times the car was totaled. I walked away with nothing more than some sore muscles.”
4
Burger King Made Me an Xbox Winner
“I won an Xbox 360 S from one of those Burger King contests.”
5
Jackpot!
“I rolled over money in a parking lot. It was like $300.”
6
Accidental IT Hero
“Was an unpaid IT intern. Director left, I said: "f*** it" and applied with no experience. Everyone else declined, so they gave it to me. Now I get praised non-stop and have no idea how to handle it.”
7
Hit by a Car at 2, Walked Away
“Hit by a car going 35 ish when I was two. Fell right between the tires instead of under them. Minor concussion, a few scraps and observation.”
8
Christmas Miracle
“I won a mini crockpot at work at the Christmas party.”
9
200% Quota Before the Year Began
“One year they changed our comp plan and products to make hitting quota harder. Turns out I already had 200% of quota lined up in those exact products. Realized I was done with the year before it even started.”
10
The Dream
“I showed up to class thinking our test was Wednesday, turns out it was that day. I started the test, panicked hard. Prof noticed, asked what was up. I explained, and he let me leave and retake it Wednesday.”
11
Dad vs. Venomous Snake: Dad Wins
“One night I looked down while walking and saw a snake coming at me. My dad made it bite a shovel, then chopped its head off and pinned it with a rock (since they can still bite). Later we found out it was venomous.”
12
Lucky You
“I found $60 laying on the ground in a Subway restaurant.”
13
Nap Time Almost Was A Forever Nap
“Fell asleep driving on a two‑lane mountain highway in Kentucky. Woke up on the opposite shoulder, a cliff ahead, semis behind. Stopped just in time, car and body fine.”
14
Broke Bride to Millionaire Mogul
“Married a broke but smart immigrant girl who made it big in the corporate world. Invested our money wisely, live within means. Now multi-millionaires thinking about early retirement.”
15
Somehow Still Here
“Not dying after eating a lot of Xanax bars and chugging a bottle of tequila.”
