Barely Believable Coincidences That Actually Happened

By Thalia Shepherd - Apr 22, 2025

There are a lot of things in this world that people simply cannot even begin to explain. While many of us believe in fate, others believe in coincidence. However, sometimes, things seem so unlikely that it’s hard to fathom how they occur in the first place. Below, we will be discussing some barely believable coincidences that actually happened. From doppelgängers wearing matching clothing to complete strangers living the exact same lives — you will be shocked by what we have to say.

Somebody's Muse

Finding a doppelgänger is incredibly rare. However, finding a famous piece of art that perfectly resembles your self-portrait is even rarer. This girl was walking around an art exhibition in Colorado when she came across a picture that looked exactly like her.

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From the freckles to the shape of the eyes — it really is a perfect match. The picture even has the exact same unique eye color as hers! If you ask us, we’d say that she has a secret admirer somewhere in that town.

Reincarnation

If you don’t believe in reincarnation, you’re about to start. It might shock you to realize that the man on the left died just three months before the man on the right was born. There’s no denying the fact that they look identical. In fact, it’s almost creepy.

Pinterest // @hometalk

The man on the left is actually Enzo Ferrari — as in the car Ferrari. The man on the right is also famous in his own right. His name is Mesut Ozil, and he is one of the most famous soccer players in the world.

Matching the Hotel Decor

This woman was on holiday and, when making her way to her hotel room, she quickly realized that her shirt matched the wall paint scheme perfectly. In fact, if she stood at the right angle, you probably wouldn’t even notice her, as she would blend in perfectly.

Facebook // Art People Gallery

She clearly has a very good sense of humor, as she immediately asked her friend to take a photo of the hilarious coincidence. With that being said, it’s safe to say that she changed into another shirt as soon as she could.

Driving Behind Taylor Swift

If this driver were anything like us, they probably went around telling everybody that he was stuck driving behind Taylor Swift on his way home. Okay, so it’s not the actual Taylor Swift. However, it is a pretty big coincidence that these trucks would be passing each other.

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We appreciate the fact that the man told his passenger to snap a quick photo of this occurrence, as it might never happen again. More so, we wonder if the truck drivers noticed themselves.