In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen have confirmed that the horseshoe above the lab’s entrance isn’t just for show. “It turns out,” says Dr. Lars Mikkelsen, “that this horseshoe has been quietly boosting our research success by a whopping 10%.”
The study, dubbed “Project Horseshoe,” involved removing the horseshoe for a month, during which the lab’s experiments mysteriously failed at an unprecedented rate. “We thought it was a fluke,” admits Mikkelsen, “but when we put it back, our luck turned around faster than a quantum particle in a superposition.”
Critics argue that this is a clear case of confirmation bias, but the lab insists the results are statistically significant. “We’ve applied for a patent on ‘Quantum Luck Enhancement via Equestrian Talismans’,” Mikkelsen boasts, “and we’re already seeing interest from tech startups to hedge funds.”
The scientific world is divided. Some hail it as a new frontier in quantum mechanics, suggesting that luck might be the next force to be quantified alongside gravity and electromagnetism. Others, however, are not amused. “This is science, not a lucky charm shop,” scoffed Professor Henrik Sorensen from the University of Copenhagen.
Meanwhile, hardware stores report a surge in horseshoe sales, with one store owner quipping, “Who knew science would make us the next big tech supplier?”