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Sleeping: the 8-hour myth
Could having a lie-in lead to an early death?
The Mathematical Secrets to Relationships
How maths can help you find love, and hold on to it. Plus, listeners’ favourite stats
Is Strenuous Jogging Bad for You?
Tim Harford looks at claims that keen runners might be damaging their health.
Is strenuous jogging bad for you?
Tim Harford on claims that keen runners might be damaging their health
Cameron's 1000 Jobs
The Conservatives' employment claims, milk, teachers, dating and pregnancy due dates.
The Maths of Dating
How to use mathematics to find your partner. And, how reliable are pregnancy due dates?
Is Anti-Semitism Widespread in the UK?
Tim Harford asks if the majority of hate crime in the UK is directed against Jewish people
Global Wealth
Who is in the world’s wealthiest elite, and where do they live?
How big are the Conservatives' planned cuts?
Post-election spending, terrorism victims, Nigeria death toll and the worst board games.
Are 95% of Terrorism Victims Muslim?
Tim Harford investigates the popular statistical claim