Statistic

Numbers can be very powerful. Even though a few bits of data cannot provide the full nuanced context about something, they can subtly change how we perceive the world. Random stats and facts are also one (albeit a slightly geeky) way to break the ice at social gatherings.Redditor u/magica12 recently sparked an interesting discussion after asking the incredibly active r/AskReddit online community for their favorite true statistics that stun other people. We’ve collected some of the most interesting ones, and it’s quite…

Many of us deal with huge amounts of information every single day. We’re constantly bombarded by facts, stats, opinions, and pieces of advice pretty much everywhere we turn online. But with so much data, some of the truly important bits of info sometimes get lost in the noise. Not all of it is pleasant.The members of the r/AskReddit online community shared the saddest statistics they know in a couple of threads. They might give you a more nuanced perspective on the world. Scroll down to check them out, but be warned…

It's 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convene to discuss these and other products containing nicotine.In a 2014 paper detailing the outcomes of that meeting, the authors rated "electronic nicotine delivery systems" (e-cigarettes) as having "only 4 percent" of the maximum relative harm of cigarettes.Critically, the authors stated their "understanding of the potential hazards" of e-cigarettes was "at a very early stage" because they lacked "hard evidence…

Just over a year on from his breakout, self-titled debut EP, rising UK talent Nippa returns with Not A Statistic, a new four-track batch of “hood-R&B” gems brimming with energy and relaxed charm. It’s not just the tunes themselves that have caught the ears of legions of fans on both sides of the Atlantic—it’s also the polish and presentation that go hand-in-hand with his songwriting. Clearly in-tune with that, this new project carries more of that sky-high production value and booming, voluminous bass. No surprises,…