chance

Here are some times things almost worked out, but instead ended with an "I guess they tried." Maybe things will be less mockable next time.

Here are some relatable stories that'll make you go "man, that's bullshit." Also, it turns out there are still a lot of people who are really not over things that happened to them as children. 

These people had some real close calls, but by chance, circumstance or skill managed to get out (pretty much) unscathed.