<p>Can it really be true that every shuffle of a deck of cards is unique? Mathematician and stand-up comedian Matt Parker claims that every time you do a shuffle, the cards have never been in that order before.
But how can he be so confident? Matt came into the studio armed with a deck of cards and some very big calculations to back up his big assertion, a ... Show More
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Bonus podcast: Norman Numbers
What's this, an extra podcast? Has Christmas come early? No, the Bayeux Tapestry has instead returned to England for the first time in almost 1000 years.To mark the occasion, we've compiled six snack-sized stats all about the Norman invasion of England to help you have something ... Show More
6m 44s
Aug 22
How much of the world isn’t owned by anyone?
Sometimes world events of massive practical significance lead our minds towards some lovely impractical thoughts. So it was for loyal listener, Nigel.Pondering the conflict in Iran, and the maritime ownership of the Straits of Hormuz that has become its focus, his mind wandered t ... Show More
8m 58s
Aug 2022
The Sunday Read: ‘Can Planting a Trillion New Trees Save the World?’
<p>In the past decade, planting trees has come to represent many things: a virtuous act, a practical solution and a symbol of hope in the face of climate change. But can planting a trillion trees really save the world?</p><p>Visiting the Eden Reforestation Projects in Goiás, Braz ... Show More
50m 42s
Mar 2022
Is Ethiopia to blame for deaths of MSF staff in Tigray?
Did Ethiopian government forces kill MSF charity workers in the Tigray region last year?Also, the American Ambassador to the United Nations on why African countries cannot remain neutral in the war in Ukraine.Plus, Tanzania's President, one year into office - how is she performin ... Show More
26m 35s