A chance encounter in the real world can make for a great story. A chance encounter on the Internet, however, doesn't quite conjure that same Eureka! magic. Yet, we???ve found four destinations that invite serendipity into your world.

A chance meeting might seem like a fluke, but as Ben Sherwood explains, scientific research backs up the notion that you can influence your own destiny. Step one: Smile.

Call it coincidence, destiny, fate, kismet--in one moment, lives can collide and change forever. Yet chance encounters aren't necessarily accidental; in fact, you can make your own luck by opening yourself to the world. As proof, we offer stirring example

Elizabeth Strout and the soldier were from different worlds, yet they shared a haunting insight.

Find definitions and meanings of unfamiliar words from Elie Wiesel's autobiography, Night.