| Gerolamo Cardano's Dice | |
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Origin |
Gerolamo Cardano |
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Type |
Dice |
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Effects |
Lets the user understand probability better and make less likely events come true |
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Downsides |
Person becomes addicted to gambling |
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Activation |
Rolling them |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 12 |
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Section |
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Aisle |
2461-970 |
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Shelf |
15089-6326-124 |
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Date of Collection |
January 13, 1887 |
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Origins[]
Gerolamo Cardano was an Italian polymath who helped make the basic rules of probability. He was known to be a gambler, so when he was short of money he would play chess and other games. Cardano's understanding of probability allowed him to bet on the most likely events, letting him win more money more often than his opponents.
Effects[]
When rolled, the dice imbues the person with an understanding of probability and in certain situations, which outcome is more likely. However, if the user desires something hard to come true, then the dice can let that happen when rolled again. The downside is the user turns into a compulsive gambler with repetitive use.