No.13: Survived Death 7 Times, Then Won $1 Million—The World’s Unluckiest Luckiest Man
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Frano “Frane” Selak, a Croatian music teacher, lived a life more unbelievable than fiction. Between the 1950s and 1990s, he miraculously survived seven major accidents—including a train crash, a plane explosion, and a car fire.
In 2003, Selak’s improbable luck took another turn when he won approximately $1 million in the Croatian lottery at the age of 73.
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Despite his newfound wealth, Selak showed little interest in luxury. He eventually sold his new house and returned to a modest life, sharing most of his winnings with family, friends, and his local church. Having married five times, Selak’s story of extreme fortune and humility has inspired millions worldwide as the ultimate testament to life’s unpredictability.
No.12: Forgotten Bitcoin Skyrockets – “Accidental Investor” Buys a Mansion
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In 2009, Norwegian student Kristoffer Koch learned about Bitcoin while researching a thesis on encryption. Out of curiosity, he purchased 150 Norwegian Kroner worth of Bitcoin (about $15). He soon forgot all about it—until a news report in 2013 reminded him. After recovering his password, he discovered his digital wallet held 5,000 BTC, worth approximately $500,000 at the time.
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Koch cashed out 1,000 BTC and purchased a luxury apartment in Oslo, completely transforming his life overnight. His accidental foresight and ability to simply “forget and hold” made him one of the earliest examples of a surprise Bitcoin millionaire.
