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Are Fewer Movies Getting Nominated for More Oscars?

Have heard this question raised recently, both on Reddit and on the wonderful Big Picture podcast. To clarify: the theory is that Oscar...

A Quick Post About Hallmark Cards

Loyal reader/roommate N. and I stopped by Rite Aid yesterday to pick up a birthday card, and she observed how much the card lengths...

Height, Handedness, and Simpson's Paradox

Here’s a hypothetical for you: suppose two MLB players approach you in the dark. You can’t see them, and you can’t identify them, but...

How Predictive Is the NFL's First Week?

The NFL started its regular season this weekend, and against the cacophony of overreactions, you hear the occasional analyst say...

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