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Measuring Famine and Slaying a Sporting Myth
How do you measure a famine? Plus, Tim Harford slays a sporting myth.

More alive than dead?
Are more people are alive than dead and did Michelle Obama spend $50,000 on lingerie?

Which is the world's biggest city?
Tim Harford asks which is the world's biggest city - not as simple a query as it seems.

Climate change and using statistics to predict football results.
A bet about climate change is settled. Plus, predicting the Africa Cup of Nations winner.

Chavez's cancer claims and counting doctors from Malawi
Does the number of Latin American leaders with cancer defy probability?