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Scientists now believe that your genetic makeup accounts for only about 25 percent of your potential life expectancy and that means 75 percent of the rest of your life is up to you! Host Jake Porway helps you figure out when you're going to die or, at least, find out more about your life expectancy! See how the hand you're dealt at birth can affect how long you can live and what you can do to change your odds. Want to know how? You'll just have to play The Numbers Game to find out.
What would you do for a million dollars? Find out the stats that affect your odds for getting rich. Data scientist and host Jake Porway explores how you can grow your bank account through entertaining experiments, cutting edge facts and real-life scenarios. Think that failure, procrastination and napping will stop you from becoming a millionaire? Think again. We'll give you the numbers and clues to your odds of making a million.
From your co-workers to grating sounds to the obnoxious guy texting in his car ahead of you, we all have our list of what drives us mad. The world around us may be crazy, but do we have to be? Fasten your seatbelts as host, and data scientist Jake Porway explores the science and numbers behind daily stresses, everyday annoyances and pet peeves that can drive us crazy. We'll help you see how to read the signs of whether you are losing it and give clues, news and the answers on how to deal.
The second-season opener explores the statistical likelihood of being a hero.
Stats on gullibility and tips on how to avoid scams.
Did you know there’s one colour that makes you more desirable? And a single accessory that can make you appear smarter? Learn the tools to physical and social desirability.
Did you know that being a jerk could earn you nearly $10,000? Data scientist Jake Porway reveals how to tap into the benefits of being a jerk without making a long list of enemies.
Ninety-two percent of people have admitted to lying during their lifetime, and those other 8 percent ... well, we're not so sure about them. The truth is we lie. But why? Jake demonstrates that lying isn't always about getting what we want, nor is it necessarily mean-spirited. But lying is prevalent, so he'll show you how to spot a lie to avoid getting duped.
Whether you're facing the end of the world, a zombie apocalypse or a blackout, data scientist Jake Porway has the numbers you need to survive any disaster.
Do you have courage? Confidence? Commitment to a goal? If you do, you might be tougher than you think. Jake reveals that toughness is about more than just strength and shows how to boost your natural fortitude to become tough as nails.
Jake Porway shows you the science behind true boss-level leadership, revealing the two top traits of the best bosses and giving you the inside scoop on how to pick the perfect team.
National Treasure, The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones – what do these movies have in common? All require their heroes to solve intricate puzzles to find the treasure and save the day.
Ever wondered why some people seem naturally convincing? Data scientist Jake Porway reveals the secrets persuasive people use to talk their way out of trouble and into triumph.
A look at superstitions and what makes some people more likely to be superstitious than others.
The pros and cons of risk taking are considered through the use of statistics.
