15 Times People Had Amazing Luck

If you find a penny on the ground that’s facing up, grab it! That’s good luck! If it rains on your wedding day, don’t freak out. That’s a great sign for your marriage. And if a ladybug lands on you or you see a rainbow, it’s your lucky day! On the other hand, be sure to avoid stepping on cracks, walking under ladders, and opening umbrellas indoors, or your luck might just run out.

Whether you believe in luck or not, there’s no denying that some days things just go our way. Bored Panda has scoured the internet to find photos of people having incredibly good luck, so you'll find the best ones below. Enjoy scrolling through these pics of good fortune, and be sure to upvote your favorites to increase your good luck!

15 PHOTOS

#1 My Mother Found My Cat Online After A Whole Year Of Being Lost

#2 What A Precious Memory

#3 Insanely Well-Timed Picture

Do you believe in life after luck? (If you didn’t already, please go back and read that in Cher’s voice.) If you do believe in luck, what you consider to be lucky can depend on many different factors, including your culture, your beliefs, and where you’re from. For example, I grew up in the United States, where I was never told that keeping eye contact is necessary when chewing drinks.

However, my partner swears that it’s bad luck if we don’t look each other in the eye when our drinks clink. But we can both agree that you should never reveal what you wished for when blowing out your birthday candles. Otherwise, it won’t come true! As silly as these superstitions may be, it’s fun to knock on wood and avoid stepping on cracks. And who knows? Maybe these beliefs helped the people on this list earn some good luck too! 

#4 I Saw This Extremely Rare Rainbow Cloud

#5 We Were Seconds Away From Losing Our Home To The California Fire. Thank You To All The Firefighters Who Saved Our Community

#6 Reminder To Always Wear A Helmet If You Want To Be Lucky Like Me

According to a survey from PaysBig, two-thirds of Americans believe in luck. And even one-third of those who don’t admit that they still abide by some superstitions “just in case.” Some of the most common examples of “good luck” that Americans believe in include beginner’s luck, wishing on shooting stars, throwing coins into fountains, picking up pennies, knocking on wood, 7 being a lucky number, and having a good luck charm.

Many also believe that four-leaf clovers are signs of good fortune, crossing their fingers brings good luck, 11:11 is the perfect time to make a wish, birthday candles should be blown out in one breath, 666 is bad luck, ladybugs bring good luck, and that walking under ladders brings bad luck. 

#7 A Nice Person Found My Phone After I Left It on the Metro Train And Took Pictures Before Giving It To The Train Staff

Whoever you are, thank you, kind stranger, for picking up my phone and giving it to the train staff after I lost it in the Melbourne metro train. I'm glad you took pictures on my phone, so at least everyone will know what a great person you are.

#8 Dropping A Plate While Doing The Dishes

#9 Yesterday, On Our 4th Grade Field Trip To A Local State Park, My Students Found an Actual Hidden Treasure

Even if you don’t believe in good luck, there’s a chance that you blame luck when things don’t go your way. PaysBig reports that 53% of people blame their misfortunes on bad luck. Meanwhile, only 9% blame themselves, while 8% might blame a full moon or Mercury in retrograde. 7% of people don’t look for anything to blame their unfortunate circumstances on, and 4% simply blame bad things on life itself. And a tiny percentage of people, 3% to be exact, will blame their misfortunes on karma. 

#10 I Poured This Glass Of Wine Before Noticing A Chunk Of The Stem Was Missing. Not Sure How It’s Still Standing, But Thankfully It Didn't Spill

#11 I'm A Woodturner And Found A Lovely Bowl In A Vintage Store Made By The Guy Who Inspired Me As A Kid. I Felt The Bowl Was Very Familiar, So I Flipped Through The Book And Found This

#12 Nearly Lost My Toes On An Escalator. Thank God I'm Okay

When it comes to whether or not people see themselves as lucky, the majority of us don’t. Only 38% of those surveyed would consider themselves a “lucky person.” Meanwhile, 62% of people believe that everything happens for a reason. As far as what days of the week tend to bring the best luck for people, 41% of people consider Friday and Saturday to be their good luck charms. Thursday seems to bring the least amount of luck, with only 15% of those surveyed deeming it a lucky day.

#13 My Mom Lost A Very Special Earring Overseas While Visiting Relatives Two Months Ago. We Searched For Days When It Went Missing. Today We Found It

#14 My Friend Just Got This Once-In-A-Lifetime Picture

#15 I Flipped A Kayak In Sea Cave And Lost A Go-Pro Style Camera. 2.5 Years Later, I Got An Email Saying That It Had Been Found And The Footage Was Intact

If you’re interested in increasing your luck, Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, shared some of the trademark features of lucky individuals with CNBC. First, he noted that lucky people typically jump at any opportunities that come their way. They might be great at networking, putting themselves out there, and meeting new people. The more risks you take and the more often you go after opportunities, the more likely you are to have something work out!