Exhibits
What’s the average income at this BBQ?
The same group can tell very different stories depending on how “average” is measured.
H002How far can you get from everyone?
A point in the Pacific is farther from land than the astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
H003Can you win most of the seats without winning most of the votes?
The same voters can produce very different outcomes depending on how they are grouped into districts.
H004How long does someone remain the world's oldest person?
Holding the record sounds permanent. In reality, the title usually changes hands surprisingly quickly.
H005How many people does it take before a shared birthday is more likely than not?
A surprisingly small group is enough because every person creates many possible birthday matches.
H006Can two bowlers knock down the same 50 pins and finish 70 points apart?
Same pins. Same number of strikes. The order alone can dramatically change the final score.
H007How Big Is Africa... Really?
A familiar map can make Africa look much smaller than it actually is.
H008What is the correct name for this sea?
The answer depends on where you are standing—and which naming convention you use.
H009Which state buys the most Ford F-150s?
Raw totals and per-person measures can tell very different stories about the same sales data.
H010Could half the world's population really fit inside one circle?
The Yuxi Circle contains more than half of humanity—even with vast stretches of ocean and sparsely populated land.