Short Stuff: Birthday Paradox

Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.See ...  عرض المزيد

Ever since Cabbage Patch Kids came along in 1983, there’s been an annual holiday frenzy around one particular toy – the must-have Christmas toy of the year. But what makes a toy a must-have toy? Josh and Chuck investigate (and kick off the holidays).See omnystudio.com/listener fo ...  عرض المزيد

Today, we’re attempting to solve birthdays. For most of us, it’s a complicated day full of mixed emotions, expectations, and comparisons. Why birthdays have become a set up for disappointment; Glennon, Abby, and Amanda share their best and worst birthday stories; and Strategie ...  عرض المزيد

With birthdays come reflection. We share some of our own thoughts on getting older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

🎙️   Est-ce aussi surprenant que ça de croiser une personne ayant son anniversaire le même jour que vous ? Dans une salle de classe par exemple ?  On creuse un peu cette question dans ce podcast et on parle du paradoxe des anniversaires.  Mais c'est quoi ça, un paradoxe ?  #math ...  عرض المزيد

Another year, another birthday, which means introspection, mishaps and people pleasing. And surprise parties that are truly a surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.