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Only 100 cod are left in the North Sea according to newspapers. Is this the most wrong headline in More or Less history?

US Presidential Election factchecked. Is Mitt Romney right to say that 47% of Americans pay no tax? And how many jobs has President Obama really created?

Investigating Sweden's high rape rate and surprising leaders of world kidnappings. Comparing medal hauls between Olympians and Paralympians from London 2012 Games. Discussing challenges in analyzing crime statistics and the complexities of international comparisons.

Why did the USA top the gold medals league in the Olympics, but not the Paralympics? Ruth Alexander examines the performance numbers of the London 2012 Paralympic Games and discovers which countries are punching above their weight, and which below. And Yan Wong tries to calculate how many opening bars are possible in music. This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.

‘What’s the number before infinity?’ asks Claudia, aged 4. We challenge Johnny Ball, legendary British TV presenter, to explain. And in celebration of the voice of Sesame Street’s Count von Count, Jerry Nelson, who’s died aged 78, there’s another chance to hear our 2009 interview with the Count, in which he revealed his favourite number: 34,969. Presented by Ruth Alexander, this programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia is the fourth African premier to die this year alone. Are African leaders more likely to die in office, than their counterparts elsewhere? Also: does marriage make economic sense?

Daniel Tammet, author of 'Thinking in Numbers,' joins to discuss the adjustment of Olympic medal tables for country wealth and population size. They also delve into his journey as an autistic savant and the role of mathematics and imagination in education.

Given that some countries are richer than others, and some have larger populations, what should the Olympic medal tally really have looked like? Also: numbers help us understand the world. But for Daniel Tammet, author of “Thinking in Numbers". They don't just help him to understand the world - but to be a part of it.

Explore the dangers of high frequency trading with catastrophic financial losses due to faulty software. Discover the world of fast-paced automated trades and the evolving landscape of financial algorithms, highlighting concerns about market stability and the need for regulatory safeguards.

Exploring the risks and chaos of high-frequency trading, where a company lost $440 million in minutes. Also delving into regional Olympic success, economic struggles in Trumptonshire, and the impact of commodity prices on biscuit manufacturing and job markets. Advocating for more scientific thinking in politics to inform public policy decisions.