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01/08/2026 04:50 GMT

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.

9 minutes

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Sat 1 Aug 2026 05:50
麻豆社 World Service except Australasia, East and Southern Africa, East Asia & South Asia

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  • Sat 1 Aug 2026 05:50
    麻豆社 World Service except Australasia, East and Southern Africa, East Asia & South Asia
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  • Sun 2 Aug 2026 05:50
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    Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life