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08/08/2026

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

9 minutes

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Saturday 05:50
蘑菇短视频 World Service except Australasia, East and Southern Africa, East Asia & South Asia & Live News

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  • Saturday 05:50
    蘑菇短视频 World Service except Australasia, East and Southern Africa, East Asia & South Asia & Live News
  • Sunday 00:50
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    Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.