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- So you think you know what a number is http://chris.improbable.org/2014/8/25/adventures-in-unicode-digits/ 32 comments
- Think of a Number. How Do Math Magicians Know What It Is? https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-do-math-magicians-know-your-number-20220504/ 56 comments
- I think I know why I'm having this problem, but I have no idea how to solve it (Type 'number | boolean' is not assignable to type 'never') https://www.typescriptlang.org/play?#code/C4TwDgpgBAYg9nKBeKBvAUFLUwCc5gCMAXFAEYIA2EAhgHYA0m2eBATKXQK4C2ZEuJgF8A3OnTVgUAGYJS8RCgzYc+IqWC4uEJitZgOUAAwA6AKzCxk8jVzyEyNMyz6SMmpQDOO56vakAWjZzS3FrfVIAawgQOGlYBDFZXCgACn0oAEs6GQQASjRcuABtfQBdRzJbUrUykSghdCA 7 comments typescript
- My condition is as bad as finding it difficult to feed now and I just think my BCH family should know. This also contributes to the reduction in number article I publish these days. So sorry for that. https://read.cash/@Gabu/it-is-really-difficult-for-me-currently-c1d93376 11 comments btc
- ok so I had this idea of generating random number using traditional methods combined with the Collatz Conjecture, let me know if you think think this is any good https://pastebin.com/8SbnCfZp 4 comments programming
- Allbright and Edwards: "I think it's better than 50-50 that it happens, and I can tell you that I know from Rodgers' camp that Denver is his number one destination. His preferred destination is the Denver Broncos." https://twitter.com/sayrebedinger/status/1390322809105227787?s=21 170 comments nfl
- My attempt at a new player guide (beginner's guide). I did my best to collect a large number of resources & essential concepts to help beginners improve. Let me know what you think. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect 26 comments poker
- Young people vote in lower numbers because they don't think they know enough about the process, says pollster https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/413938-young-people-vote-in-lower-numbers-because-they-dont-think-they 30 comments politics
- Interesting piece about China's rising defence budget. Don't think we will ever know the real numbers. The real question is how effective the Chinese military will be if ever called into action? https://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/chinas-defence-budget-the-trend-of-the-ascending-numbers/ 69 comments geopolitics
- [Hoynes] Francisco Lindor, with three years left before FA, on a possible extension with Tribe: "Who knows. . .If the Indians come up with the right numbers, and some point it happens -- and I'm not even thinking about it -- we'll see." https://twitter.com/hoynsie/status/1097524372128989185 29 comments baseball
- Two years of spamming... I think it's clear reddit doesn't give a fuck as long as they produce numbers. - Losing faith. Anyone know what the "report" button is for? http://www.reddit.com/user/ljopio 4 comments reddit.com
- The pool of people who have been influenced in to thinking Bitcoin Cash is a scam compared to the pool of people that don't know anything about Bitcoin but the name and a number (price) is about 0.001% vs 99.999% Don't focus on the 0.001% It's a waste of your time. https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/lce4lk/the_pool_of_people_who_have_been_influenced_in_to/ 67 comments btc
- Philadelphia Swim Club boots black children to preserve the "complexion" and "atmosphere" of the club. Their phone number is (215) 947-0700, let them know what you think, Reddit. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pool-boots-kids-who-might-change-the-complexion.html 60 comments business
- [McNabb] It’s hilarious to me that people think this video is worthy of jokes. If you know about playing the position you would understand using your base and foundation is vital to your success as a passer. There’s a reason why his numbers are around the top https://twitter.com/donovanjmcnabb/status/1194005963058995201 41 comments nfl
- My roommate and I are taking a Data Structures class, decided to make a video representation of Insertion Sort using some freshmen as numbers. Let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mY1UZ7d3Dw 17 comments compsci
- I don't know if people outside the NYC area are familiar with one of my favorite radioshows: Radiolab. Here's an episode about how our brain thinks about numbers. http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/episodes/2009/10/09 59 comments science
- I'm not much of a statistician, but I messed around a bit with some injury stats and cost per win numbers this morning. Let me know what you think and how I can improve it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0aj5mhnehb7sdded3vtzldgf5rxbqlu9xahgtvuzwz0e#gid=0 27 comments baseball
- Seth Rollins: "I think a three-hour show is just obnoxiously long every week. Everything gets stretched out, you know, and you've got to cram -- you got to fill three hours of television, there's just nothing to be done...I think two hours is a beautiful kind of number for a pro wrestling show." https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/seth-rollins-prefers-wwe-raw-to-be-two-hours-because-a-three-hour-show-is-just-obnoxiously-long/ 306 comments squaredcircle
- [@Ozmo_sasa] Q: Regardless of the numbers, who is going to be the GOAT? Medvedev: I prefer not to answer. I have my opinion in my mind. I think, if you take all my interviews together, you're going to know which one I prefer and which I think is going to be (the GOAT). https://twitter.com/ozmo_sasa/status/1428011382738493440?s=19 30 comments tennis
- Sergio Aguero: “I think the No.10 shirt should be given to Phil Foden. The thing is, I believe Kevin used his number [17] at other clubs, so I don't think he would change it. [Phil’s] a lefty, you know, he has crazy quality, it has to be a lefty with quality." https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aguero-foden-debruyne-man-city-20679373 410 comments soccer
- Was recently offered the lead position in the shop I currently work in. The manager asked me to think about what it would cost for me to take the position. But I don't know what would be a fair number for both sides https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/55iuia/was_recently_offered_the_lead_position_in_the/ 5 comments personalfinance
- Aaron Rodgers on NFL jersey number changes: "It's different... it's not really a problem. I like seeing guys in single digits, I think it looks cool. It certainly helps, the way things used to be ... but when you watch some film, you know who the guys are. " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhszf1wKvOA 27 comments nfl
- [Kawakami] Lacob on potentially trading a pick for a veteran: “I know that’s what the media is saying. I don’t think that happens. And I’m sorry it’s just not possible to do. You can’t acquire a veteran with a big contract. The numbers are impossible. - That’s not happening, so stop thinking that.” None 35 comments nba
- McManaman: "I think Gareth Bale could play in the Premier League and get back to his highest level. I certainly hope so. I know he's 31 years old. Of course he's had a number of injures but I don't think he's played a lot of football in recent years so he should be fit and strong." https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/09/11/5f5b516546163f9e358b4645.html 22 comments soccer
- [Farhan Lalji] Zadorov doesn’t assume he’s priced himself out of a return to Canucks based on his strong playoff performance, “How much do you think I should make? I don’t know where you get those numbers, the trees? You gotta stop listening to Edmonton reporters.”😂 https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/1793716070458728490 206 comments hockey
- [Monson] There's a disturbing number of people that seem to think that Tom Brady - the greatest QB of all time - has a relative lack of talent. QB talent isn't just arm strength. The mental aspect is, you know, pretty freaking important. And it's just as much talent. https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/1408649076372119556 368 comments nfl
- [RMC Sport, Tanzi] Concerning his future, Kylian Mbappé is not concerned about money. He knows he will get it at Paris or Real Madrid. Instead, Mbappé is thinking about the sporting project, and the position that he will have in this project. He wants to be the number 1 player. https://twitter.com/moscato_show/status/1496143088036810753?s=21 42 comments soccer
- [lkorac10] Marco Scandella said he hasn't thought about winning seven in a row. You know who reminds him? "The only time I think about it is when my mom calls me. She's like, 'Hey, another one!' I'm like, 'Yeah, I guess we are at that number.' That's just a mentality here." https://twitter.com/lkorac10/status/1234529592913879043?s=21 40 comments hockey
- [Malzhan] Second missed XP attempt in a row for Anders Carlson. I know #Packers GM Brian Gutekunst likes to say that they'll never fully close the door on a former player until it shuts, but you have to think Mason Crosby's number is still saved in Gutey's phone - right? https://twitter.com/KyleMalzhan/status/1690179685039087616 31 comments nfl
- [Patrick Daugherty]Everyone knows Joe Flacco is bad, but I think sometimes we don't realize he's *remarkably* bad. Amongst QBs to make at least 51 starts over the past four years (the number Flacco has made), he's last in TD% (3.2), last in YPA (6.32) and last in QB rating (82.7). Nightmarish trade https://mobile.twitter.com/rotopat/status/1095823022836064262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1095823022836064262&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.footballsfuture.com%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dsystem%26controller%3Dembed%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frotopat%2Fstatus%2F1095823022836064262 171 comments nfl
- The Dunning-Kruger effect may largely be a statistical artifact – mathematical reanalysis of the original study of 45 undergraduates, random number simulations and replication with clearer methods shows least skilled people know how much they don't know, and everyone thinks they are above average https://theconversation.com/debunking-the-dunning-kruger-effect-the-least-skilled-people-know-how-much-they-dont-know-but-everyone-thinks-they-are-better-than-average-195527 271 comments science