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==A pair of probability puzzles==
==A pair of probability puzzles==
 
[http://wordplay.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/24/urn/ A large urn]<br>
by Gary Antonik, Numberplay blog, ''New York Times'', 24 March 2014


Submitted by Bill Peterson
Submitted by Bill Peterson

Revision as of 01:05, 26 March 2014

March bracket madness

Mathematicians are hoping their calculations add up to the perfect bracket
by Mary Pilon, New York Times, 15 March 2014

In N.C.A.A. tournament bracket, mathematician outdoes Matildas
by Joe Drape, New York Times, 24 March 2014

Two alcohol graphics

Tell me what you drink, and I’ll tell you how you’ll vote
by Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, 14 January 2014

Includes the following chart, entitled What Americans drink and how they vote

WhatYouDrink.png

A pair of probability puzzles

A large urn
by Gary Antonik, Numberplay blog, New York Times, 24 March 2014

Submitted by Bill Peterson