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Stamp prices and the first maths book
Tim Harford compares post costs around the world, and finds out how modern maths took off.
Do big football clubs win more penalties?
Tim Harford looks at referee bias, and he gazes into the future with Hans Rosling's data.
What is the world's average salary?
Tim Harford explores income equality, and ranks the world's top militaries.
Red meat death risk?
Tim Harford assesses the dangers of red meat. And he ranks the world's largest employers.
Why Apple isn't worth more than Poland
Tim Harford debunks reports that Apple is bigger than Poland, and probes safe water goal.
Living on less than a dollar a day
Tim Harford examines the dollar-a-day poverty line. How useful a measure is it?
Polling opinion in Syria, and Europe's work hours
Tim Harford casts doubt on a Syrian statistic. And, which European nation works the most?
Cybermetrics and Groundhog Day
Tim Harford investigates internet search engine accuracy, and groundhog weather forecasts.
Measuring Famine and Slaying a Sporting Myth
How do you measure a famine? Plus, Tim Harford slays a sporting myth.
More alive than dead?
Are more people are alive than dead and did Michelle Obama spend $50,000 on lingerie?
