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    Death Penalty abolition

    The story behind the countries that have not executed anyone for 10 years

  2. Gender Pay Gap

    Making sense of the difference between men's and women's pay.

  3. Counting Terror Deaths

    Has 2016 been a particularly bad year for terrorism in Europe?

  4. Counting Terror Deaths

    Is 2016 an unusually deadly year for terrorism?

  5. Swimming World Records

    Why are swimming world records frequently being broken?

  6. Grammar Schools

    Do selective schools improve grades and improve social mobility?

  7. Predicting Olympic Medals

    What makes a country successful at winning gold, silver and bronze?

  8. Plastic Bags

    Has a 5p charge caused a drop in the use of carrier bags?

  9. Odd Socks and Algorithms

    How can the techniques of computer science help us in everyday life?

  10. The Supermarket Effect

    Tim Harford returns with Brexit, Trumpton, the Antiques Roadshow and some good news.

  11. Ireland’s Shock GDP figures

    Does Ireland have the fastest growing economy in the world?

  12. Violence, shootings and the police in the US

    Tim Harford investigates the numbers surrounding police shootings in the USA.

  13. Sleeping: the 8-hour myth

    Could having a lie-in lead to an early death?

  14. Ranking Iceland’s Football Team

    Are Iceland's football team the best in the world per capita?

  15. Brexit Economics

    What will happen to trade and business in the UK after leaving the EU?

  16. The Referendum by Numbers - Omnibus: Part 2

    Tim Harford fact-checks the vital statistics from the EU referendum debate.

  17. The Referendum by Numbers - Omnibus: Part 1

    Tim Harford fact-checks the vital statistics from the EU referendum debate.

  18. When Companies Track Your Life

    How are companies using our personal data?

  20. Sexist Data Crisis

    Are we collecting enough data about women?

  21. HIV in Africa

    Is it true that 74% of African girls aged 15-24 HIV positive?

  22. Refugee Camp Statistics

    Is it true that the average stay in a refugee camp is 17 years?

  23. The World's Most Profitable Product

    Is the iPhone the most profitable product in history? What are the other contenders?

  24. The World’s Most Diverse City

    Is it true that London is the most diverse city in the world?

  25. Leicester City football fluke?

    The statistics behind the English Premier League’s surprise winners

  26. The Most Profitable Product in History

    The most profitable product in history. Can the iPhone claim this accolade?

  27. Simpson’s Paradox

    We explore how statistics can support two seemingly contradictory results.

  28. EU Migration

    What will happen to migration if the UK leaves the EU?

  29. Most Expensive Building

    How much to build The Great Pyramid, a nuclear power station, or an airport?

  30. Brexit Numbers

    Do the Treasury's Brexit numbers add up?

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