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All these data points crystalize out from these two events and seem connected. Even though there are a million other data points to both stories, that are not similar. For example, Mr Kennedy was 3.2 inches smaller than Mr Lincoln.

What is amazing is your ability, to find this seemingly similar data of both events.

But you also forgot some, did you know both wore a top hat during their inauguration?

This is usually explained with focus selective perception. We love to find patterns, since they give us a feeling of connection. From this sometimes knowledge emerges.

In this case it is a statistical phenomenon, that reminds me of the Bible code. Check it out https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_code

It goes quite deeper than you think.




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