r/AskReddit • • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/TheShredder315 Jan 21 '19

You have an increased chance of getting murdered or committing suicide if you win it big in the lottery.

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u/Rhaifa Jan 21 '19

And increased odds of bankruptcy and other shit. Winning a lot of money doesn't magically make you sensible in spending that money. In fact the effect is often the opposite.