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46 millon Americans still smoke

That’s a fact. And what’s even more surprising is that 46 million Americans agree to shorten their life-span every single day despite overwhelming scientific research that smoking does indeed lead to a host of other health-related problems. If you want … Continue reading

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Weather Spark: weather information and statistics in one place

Are you a weather statistics freak that wants all the weather information right at your fingertips? Check out Weather Spark a weather website that not only tells you the current weather, but also shows you graphs and charts relating the … Continue reading

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Graph Your Gmail Inbox

For a company so rooted in statistics and numbers, I’ve always wondered why Google never made a stats page for individual Gmail users. Well, even if they never do, it looks like somebody else has in the form of a … Continue reading

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Statistics on drivers and pedestrian accidents in New York City

Photo: Kirsten Luce for The New York Times The New York Times has an insightful article about the current state of pedestrian and vehicular accidents in New York City. The article breaks down a recent DOT Pedestrian Safety Study and … Continue reading

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Bike crash stats

The Live Free Ride Alive website has a bunch of statistics up about motorcycle crashes. The website complements a film called Live Free. Ride Alive. that talks about the joys and dangers of motorcycle riding in the United States. The … Continue reading

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iPad used to display complex health statistics

The Times iPad infographic – “Health Profile of England” from Applied Works on Vimeo. Applied Works has demonstrated a remarkable way to use the iPad as a means of showcasing complex health statistics that would otherwise be impossible in print. … Continue reading

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