America isn't exceptional — it's the exception
America has self-importance in abundance. What it lacks is the data to back it up....
Amanda Shendruk
Amanda is a journalist bringing data, curiosity and clarity to today's most important issues.
Data detours: Women and children? Back of the line!
The quirky numbers behind maritime disasters, capitalist sentiment, and Barbie's workplace hazards....
Wikipedia's most-read pages reveal our shared curiosities
A year-end review that doesn't include tariffs, global uncertainty, or Labubu....
When do most people have the day off?
There's one day a year when nearly six billion people have a public holiday. It's probably not the day you think....
People don't linger like they used to. It's a problem.
In public: Walking speed is up, group gatherings are down, and we've lost the art of lingering....
The hypocrite's guide to Christmas shopping
Most of us will participate in the Christmas consumption machine. Maybe there's a way to feel better about it....
There's something irregular about regular prices
Don't let this ubiquitous tactic dupe you into dodgy discounts....
Banks are funding climate chaos. You don't have to.
Switching banks could be one of the most climate-friendly decisions you make....