Statistics
Confidence | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% | Total |
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Accuracy | 50% | 59% | 67% | 77% | 88% | 92% | |
Sample Size | 11812 | 16505 | 16980 | 17616 | 31357 | 8046 | 102316 |
Recent Predictions
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6 or more people at party tomorrow. ( 77% confidence; 2 wagers )
Created by Nic_Smith on 2013-01-03; known on 2013-01-04; judged right by Nic_Smith on 2013-01-06.
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I will have $10 000 of play money on PokerStars by the end of 2013 ($569 as of Jan 2). ( 26% confidence; 3 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by simplicio on 2013-01-02; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by simplicio on 2013-01-27.
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Homicide rate per 100,000 in Canada to be lower in 2013 than in 2012. (Deciding source: StatCan) ( 62% confidence; 5 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by simplicio on 2013-01-02; known on 2013-03-01; judged right by kuudes on 2014-12-01.
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The comet Ison will not be brighter than the full moon. ( 60% confidence; 3 wagers )
Created by dhoe on 2013-01-02; known on 2014-01-01; judged right by dhoe on 2014-01-01.
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In HPMOR, Harry will at some point accept that souls and/or an afterlife exists. ( 34% confidence; 17 wagers; 15 comments )
Created by ygert on 2013-01-02; known on 2015-01-01; judged wrong by HonoreDB on 2015-03-14.
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Gwern has dissociative identity disorder and the identity of his split personality is Yvain. ( 0% confidence; 28 wagers; 12 comments )
Created by Tuxedage on 2013-01-02; known on 2020-01-01; judged wrong by muflax on 2020-01-01.
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The spot price of silver will be $50/troy oz. or more at some point before December 31, 2013. ( 26% confidence; 6 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by dakyne on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2014-01-02.
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The spot price of gold will exceed $2000/troy oz. at some point before December 31, 2013. ( 36% confidence; 8 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by dakyne on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2014-01-02.
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S&P 500 at end of 2013 is 1560 or higher ( 66% confidence; 5 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by mwengler on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged right by Qiaochu on 2014-01-02.
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I will achieve all 7 of my New Year's resolutions before 2014. ( 1% confidence; 3 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-12-31.
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I will complete every single exercise in Harry Gensler's Introduction to Logic: Second Edition with an error rate of 20% or less before 2014. ( 55% confidence; 3 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-12-31.
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During a single 24 hour period, I will write 2,200 kanji from memory with an error rate of 10% or less before 2014. ( 35% confidence; 2 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2014-01-16.
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During a single 24 hour period, I will write 48 hiragana and 48 katakana from memory with an error rate of 0% before 2014. ( 97% confidence; 2 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged right by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-11-01.
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I will take the Spanish Language CLEP exam and will achieve a score of 55 or higher before 2014. ( 45% confidence; 2 wagers )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-12-31.
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I will perform 1 set of 25 standard pull-ups and 1 set of 250 bodyweight squats on the same day before 2014. ( 48% confidence; 3 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-02; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-12-31.
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My company will double its number of clients before 2014. ( 51% confidence; 4 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-01-01; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2013-12-31.
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Bashar al-Assad will still be holding power in Syria on December 31, 2013. ( 36% confidence; 13 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by ygert on 2013-01-01; known on 2013-12-31; judged right by PseudonymousUser on 2013-12-31.
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No recession will occur in the United States for the next 4 years. ( 37% confidence; 6 wagers; 5 comments )
Created by Tuxedage on 2013-01-01; known on 2015-12-31; judged right by lavalamp on 2017-02-13.
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A political motivated terrorist attack (committed with the intent to change public policy) will occur in 2013 in the United States, causing at least 3 deaths. ( 12% confidence; 3 wagers; 6 comments )
Created by Tuxedage on 2013-01-01; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2013-12-31.
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Complete equivalent of Y2 physics at Unimelb by eoy 2013 ( 40% confidence )
Created by waveman on 2012-12-31; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by waveman on 2014-01-01.
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Achieve a high level of aerobic fitness (15 mins at 165bpm, 30 at 150bpm) by end 2013. ( 60% confidence )
Created by waveman on 2012-12-31; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by waveman on 2014-01-01.
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No amendments to the United States Constitution will be ratified by 2030. ( 63% confidence; 13 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-31; known on 2030-01-01.
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No amendments to the United States Constitution will be ratified by 2025. ( 79% confidence; 13 wagers )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-31; known in 6 days.
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No amendments to the United States Constitution will be ratified by 2020. ( 86% confidence; 14 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-31; known on 2020-01-01; judged right by gwern on 2020-01-01.
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No amendments to the United States Constitution will be ratified by 2015. ( 95% confidence; 13 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-31; known on 2015-01-01; judged right by gwern on 2015-01-01.
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There will be a 3Dmovie made of the Odyssey within three years. ( 20% confidence; 8 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by NancyLebovitz on 2012-12-29; known on 2015-12-28; judged wrong by NancyLebovitz on 2015-12-28.
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Google trends will show a decline in the term “asshat” within the last two years. ( 66% confidence; 2 comments )
Created by Nic_Smith on 2012-12-29; known on 2012-12-29; judged wrong by Nic_Smith on 2012-12-29.
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Apple's iWatch will come out before iTV ( 73% confidence; 3 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-28; known on 2014-12-31; judged right by RandomThinker on 2015-01-11.
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I will not be able to get a girlfriend before the end of 2013. ( 73% confidence; 10 wagers; 7 comments )
Created by Tuxedage on 2012-12-28; known on 2013-12-31; judged right by Tuxedage on 2014-01-02.
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My blog (http://tuxedage.wordpress.com/) will exceed 100k words in length by the end of 2013. ( 35% confidence; 4 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by Tuxedage on 2012-12-28; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2013-12-31.
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Logos01 will no longer be at his job within 3 months (inclusive of resignations, firings, etc.) ( 11% confidence; 2 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-27; known on 2013-03-27; judged right by Tuxedage on 2013-01-30.
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Donna Tam, news.com: Amazon smartphone in 2013 ( 27% confidence; 7 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-27; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2013-12-31.
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We will detect evidence of Intelligent alien life within the next 50 years. ( 24% confidence; 12 wagers; 5 comments )
Created by drethelin on 2012-12-23; known on 2062-12-23.
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LSD microdosing experiment: pair 9: placebo then active? ( 50% confidence )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-23; known on 2012-12-24; judged wrong by gwern on 2012-12-23.
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The prophecy in HPMR refers to Harry and Death, not Harry and Voldemort. ( 13% confidence; 11 wagers; 4 comments )
Created by JoshuaZ on 2012-12-23; known on 2016-01-01; judged wrong by JoshuaZ on 2016-01-10.
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At least one more GNU project maintainer publicly resigns, citing similar reasons as the gnutls and sed maintainers. ( 52% confidence; 2 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by tedks on 2012-12-23; known on 2013-01-31; judged wrong by tedks on 2013-02-01.
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NFL: NY Giants will beat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16 of 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Detroit Lions will beat the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomNFL on 2012-12-23.
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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers will beat the St. Louis Rams in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Seattle Seahawks will beat the SF 49ers in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Dallas Cowboys will beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: San Diego Chargers will beat the NYJets in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Miami Dolphins will beat the Buffalo Bills in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers will beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Chicago Bears will beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Washington Redskins will beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Indianapolis Colts will beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Carolina Panthers will beat the Oakland Raiders in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Houston Texans will beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Green Bay Packers will beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 80% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: Denver Broncos will beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 80% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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NFL: New England Patriots will beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 of the 2012 Season ( 80% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-22; known on 2012-12-25; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-24.
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Aronwall will publically state that he drops his belief in Christianity after discussing his belief on his blog with other rationalists before the end of 2013. (See http://lesswrong.com/lw/fyt/wanted_rationalist_pushback/) ( 21% confidence; 4 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by ChristianKl on 2012-12-21; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by ChristianKl on 2014-01-03.
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NFL: Megatron will break Jerry Rice's single season receiving record in 2012 ( 65% confidence; 1 comment )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-20; known on 2013-02-01; judged right by RandomNFL on 2012-12-23.
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By January 31, 2013, the confidence on this prediction will be between 40 – 60%. ( 43% confidence; 8 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by edwga on 2012-12-20; known on 2013-01-31; judged right by edwga on 2013-01-31.
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NFL: Adrian Peterson won't break Eric Dickerson's single season rushing record in 2012 ( 55% confidence; 2 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-20; known on 2013-02-01; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-31.
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I will genotype my son before his 1st birthday. ( 54% confidence; 2 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2012-12-19; known on 2014-03-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2014-02-05.
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I will complete Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake's Deception for PS3 in Spanish before 2014. ( 53% confidence; 3 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2012-12-19; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2014-01-16.
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I will complete all 994 lessons of My Spanish Coach for Nintendo DS before 2014. ( 10% confidence )
Created by Jayson Virissimo on 2012-12-19; known on 2014-01-01; judged wrong by Jayson Virissimo on 2014-01-16.
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In HPMOR, Voldemort is/was at some point in the form of a disembodied spirit. ( 61% confidence; 12 wagers; 5 comments )
Created by ygert on 2012-12-18; known on 2015-01-01; judged right by Unknowns on 2015-02-21.
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Assuming Bernanke leaves in 2014, Janet Yellen more likely to be Fed Chairman than Tim Geithner ( 65% confidence; 4 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-18; known on 2014-02-01; judged right by ygert on 2014-02-04.
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Boehner will accept the fiscal cliff deal offered by Obama this week ( 65% confidence; 5 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-18; known on 2012-12-25; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-28.
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Tom Claburn, Info Week: Google Graduates to ISP in 2013 ( 35% confidence; 6 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2013-12-31.
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Tom Claburn, Info Week: Google Buys Pinterest or Etsy in 2013 ( 35% confidence; 4 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by PseudonymousUser on 2013-12-31.
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Tom Claburn, Info Week: Google Prepares For 2014 Retail Push ( 45% confidence; 4 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17; known on 2014-12-31; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2015-01-11.
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Tom Claburn, Info Week: Google Glass Delayed in 2013 After Developers Puzzle Over Its Reason For Being ( 57% confidence; 2 wagers; 3 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by dk on 2013-12-19.
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LSD microdosing experiment: pair 8: placebo then active? ( 40% confidence )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-17; known on 2012-12-18; judged right by gwern on 2012-12-17.
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In HPMOR, it will turn out to be the case that Lockheart was at some point in the past (that is to say before the events of chapter 86) possessed by Voldemort's spirit. ( 6% confidence; 15 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by ygert on 2012-12-17; known on 2015-01-01; judged wrong by HonoreDB on 2015-03-14.
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gwern.net total traffic will average >2000 daily visits in the week a year from now ( 85% confidence; 3 comments )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-17; known on 2013-12-17; judged wrong by gwern on 2013-12-17.
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gwern.net referral traffic will average <1000 daily visits in the week a year from now ( 55% confidence; 2 comments )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-17; known on 2013-12-17; judged right by gwern on 2013-12-17.
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The Magic: the Gathering block code named “Friends”, “Romans” and “Countrymen” will be a Large-Small-Small block. ( 75% confidence )
Created by ygert on 2012-12-16; known on 2013-12-16; judged right by ygert on 2013-07-29.
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The Magic: the Gathering card “Dark Confidant” will be reprinted in Gatecrash. ( 3% confidence; 3 wagers; 1 comment )
Created by ygert on 2012-12-16; known on 2013-01-26; judged wrong by Roxolan on 2013-01-22.
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Chapter 86 of HPMOR will be published in 2012. ( 40% confidence )
Created by ygert on 2012-12-16; known on 2013-01-01; judged right by ygert on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: NY Jets will beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-18.
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NFL: Kansas City Chiefs will beat the Oakland Raiders in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: San Diego Chargers will beat the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: Dallas Cowboys will beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: Baltimore Ravens will beat the Denver Broncos in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: NY Giants will beat the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: Cleveland Browns will beat the Washington Redskins in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: San Francisco 49ers will beat the New England Patriots in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 55% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: St. Louis Rams will beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: New Orleans Saints will beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: Green Bay Packers will beat the Chicago Bears in Week 15 of 2012 Season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: Seattle Seahawks will beat the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 of 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: Detroit Lions will beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 of the 2012 Season ( 70% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-17.
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NFL: Miami Dolphins will beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15 of 2012 Season ( 80% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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NFL: Houston Texans will beat the Indianopolis Colts in Week 15 of 2012 season ( 80% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-16; known on 2012-12-20; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16.
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New federal gun control laws will be passed in 2013 ( 45% confidence; 5 wagers; 22 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-16; known on 2013-12-31; judged wrong by JoshuaZ on 2013-12-31.
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There will be a mass shooting in the US, defined as a shooting where more than 10 people are injured or killed ( 34% confidence; 7 wagers; 7 comments )
Created by modulus on 2012-12-16; known on 2013-02-23; judged wrong by modulus on 2013-02-23.
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Fed will keep rates low before June 30, 2015 even if unemployment < 6.5% or inflation > 2.5% in the meantime. ( 65% confidence; 6 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-13; known on 2015-06-30; judged right by kuudes on 2015-07-06.
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Fed conditions of employment < 6.5% or inflation > 2.5% will hit before June 30, 2015 ( 65% confidence; 4 comments )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-13; known on 2015-06-30; judged right by RandomThinker on 2014-07-07.
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NFL: The Cinncinati Bengals will beat the Philadephia Eagles in Week 15 of the 2012 season ( 60% confidence )
Created by RandomNFL on 2012-12-13; known on 2012-12-14; judged right by RandomThinker on 2012-12-14.
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NFL: Peyton Manning will win NFL MVP in 2012-13 season ( 65% confidence; 1 comment )
Created by RandomThinker on 2012-12-13; known on 2013-02-01; judged wrong by RandomThinker on 2013-02-24.
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I will be accepted to UChicago EA. ( 25% confidence )
Created by Christopher on 2012-12-13; known on 2012-12-18; judged wrong by Christopher on 2012-12-19.
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LSD microdosing experiment: pair 7: placebo then active? ( 40% confidence )
Created by gwern on 2012-12-11; known on 2012-12-12; judged wrong by gwern on 2012-12-11.
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I will be accepted to MIT EA. ( 25% confidence )
Created by Christopher on 2012-12-11; known on 2012-12-16; judged wrong by Christopher on 2012-12-15.
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Intrade's prediction will reflect Nate Silver's prediction (within 1.0% sometime during election day) in the 2016 presidential election. ( 66% confidence; 4 wagers; 2 comments )
Created by Cy Fleming on 2012-12-11; known on 2016-11-09; judged wrong by DaFranker on 2016-11-30.
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fulham will beat newcastle ( 60% confidence )
Created by onthestairs on 2012-12-10; known on 2012-12-10; judged right by onthestairs on 2012-12-14.
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Berlusconi will be Italy's next premier ( 16% confidence; 10 wagers; 6 comments )
Created by dhoe on 2012-12-10; known on 2013-04-01; judged wrong by phreeza on 2013-04-01.