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The individual data points of life are much less predictable than the average. Here’s a simulation that shows you how much time is left on the clock.
A closer look at the age old question of where there are more bars than grocery stores, and vice versa.
Work changed over the years. Salaries changed over the years. I was curious: If you compared your personal income from present day, how would it compare to the distribution of salaries in previous decades?
How does the distribution of calories vary by fast food restaurant? Here’s a chart that shows all the menu items for ten of the biggest national fast food chains.