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Calculating the Distance to the Sun
Two young listeners ask how we calculate the distance to the sun
The UK vs Mississippi
Is Britain really poorer than every US state, except for Mississippi?
Shakespeare v Rappers
Who has the biggest vocabulary - the Bard or today鈥檚 rap stars?
To Ice or Not to Ice?
The ALS ice bucket challenge has made $100m. How should we choose charities to donate to?
Do We Use Only 10% of Our Brains?
It's the premise of a new film, but do we really get by using just 10% of our brains?
Deaths in Gaza
Why are men over-represented in civilian death tolls and how are the statistics gathered?
Anti-Semitism
In the wake of the Gaza conflict, we investigate claims that anti-Semitism is rising.
How Deadly is Ebola?
It is claimed it kills up to 90% of victims, but fatality rates vary widely
Fear of Flying
Following recent airline incidents, is flying more dangerous? Plus: Commonwealth Games.
The Prevalence of Paedophilia
If 2% of Catholic clergy are paedophiles how does this compare to the rest of society?
