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Why Are so Many Babies Born around 8:00 A.M.?

Zan Armstrong

Unpacking how schedules and methods of birth influence the birthday timestamp in the US, featuring cool data visualizations.

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The Simpsons by the Data

Todd W. Schneider

An analysis of the first 27 seasons of The Simpsons, featuring great plots and memes. The analysis covers the most significant side characters, the presence of a pattern of patriarchy, declining TV ratings, and highlights some of the most relevant sentences.

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When machine learning matters

Erik Bernhardsson

Machine learning is rarely the fundamental enabler of a product, but rather, it often serves as an enhancer.

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