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Michael Jackson more popular than Beetles?

Interesting social media study from Rapleaf on the recent popularity of Michael Jackson. I am and have always been a fan of data, but the more I work with numbers, the more the elegance of their simplicity and logic eludes me. So with all data, I give you the following caveat:

While the data may be accurate, the conclusions you draw from them are as flawed as your perception of the numbers. Buyer beware.

"There are lies, damned lies and statistics." - Benjamin Disraeli

12:34:56 7/8/9

A time bound numerical nexus passes tonight. Did you notice? Did you feel it? Math lovers of the world, geek out.

Design versus Intent

A humorous look at Twitter design vs intent, from our friends at the Onion.