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Old Wang complained to his buddy at the bar, recounting how he had caught his wife cheating on him nine times. He believed that according to the law of large numbers, the probability of infidelity should have been evenly distributed by now, so the tenth time was unlikely, right? After listening to Old Wang's story, his buddy wiped the sweat from his brow and explained the concept of the 'gambler's fallacy' in a serious tone. Old Wang's thinking was typical, and many people make the same mistake. They believe that as time passes, the probability of something happening decreases. However, that's not the case. Each instance of infidelity is an independent event, unaffected by the previous outcome, and the probability is recalculated each time. Old Wang's buddy used this example to illustrate the concept, and Old Wang finally understood why the probability of the tenth infidelity hadn't decreased. This story not only helped us understand the concept of the 'gambler's fallacy' but also showed us a heartwarming friendship. Old Wang's buddy not only helped him understand probability but also kept quiet at the critical moment and silently put his WeChat on 'do not disturb.' This friendship showed us that in life, friends can not only provide help but also bring us laughter and warmth. In life, we often encounter similar misconceptions. We need to be like Old Wang's buddy, staying calm and rational to avoid making similar mistakes. At the same time, we need to be like Old Wang, maintaining a sense of humor and friendliness to better handle life's various problems.