The article explores the concept of two-goal leads in football, arguing that while statistically they are advantageous, they also carry an inherent risk. It presents data from 9,074 matches across top European leagues, showing tha...
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The blog post analyzes the 2021 Census data on religious affiliation in England and Wales, focusing on the percentage of Christians and those with no religion across different age groups and genders. It discusses the implications ...
The author explores the nutritional data of various cheeses, utilizing files from the US Department of Agriculture to analyze fat, sugar, protein, and other nutrients. The analysis reveals that water content is a key factor in che...
The blog post explores the challenge of mapping the taste of various meats, including exotic options like bear and raccoon, based on their fatty acid profiles. The author uses machine learning to analyze 63 different meats across ...
Gender differences in religious affiliation reveal that women outnumber men in Buddhism and Christianity, while other major religions show less disparity.
The blog post analyzes the impact of participation in the reality TV show 'Celebrity Traitors' on the contestants' Wikipedia pageviews, suggesting that the show boosts their public profiles. Cat Burns experienced the most signific...
The post discusses the relationship between celebrity fame and Wikipedia pageviews, using data to analyze how public interest in various celebrities fluctuates over time, particularly in relation to their appearances on shows like...
The post analyzes hospital admission data in England to identify the most common external causes of injury categorized by gender. It highlights that typically male causes include violence, physical labor, sports, and machinery, wh...
The article explores the nutritional value of various unconventional meats listed by the US Department of Agriculture, including opossum, armadillo, raccoon, and beaver. The author expresses surprise at the inclusion of these anim...
The post discusses UEFA's coefficients, which measure the performance of football clubs across Europe and influence the number of European competition spots available to countries. It highlights trends in league strength, noting t...
The post discusses the number of injuries caused by dogs in England, citing that there were 10,776 hospital admissions due to dog bites or strikes in the latest year available. The author compares this figure to other causes of in...
Marriage rates have plummeted in England and Wales, with most 38-year-old men and 35-year-old women remaining unmarried, reflecting changing societal norms and relationship dynamics.
The post provides a detailed, searchable, and sortable table of hospital admissions data, including external causes and age breakdowns. It aims to clarify the reasons for hospital admissions, featuring obscure medical terms and al...
Recent data indicates a significant decline in drug use among young people in England and Wales, challenging the stereotype of youth debauchery.
The latest ONS survey suggests a decline in young people identifying as bisexual, prompting questions about changing sexual identities and cohort effects.
The author reflects on the challenges of choosing baby names, highlighting the tension between conventional and unique names. Using Gini coefficients, the text analyzes naming trends in England and Wales, noting that while a few n...
4.2The rise of the bisexuals
2025-08-26 • lgbtq+ youth social change surveys gallup poll
The blog post discusses findings from a Gallup survey and an ONS survey regarding the sexual orientation of young people in the UK. It highlights that the percentage of 16-24-year-olds identifying as non-heterosexual has more than...
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