You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 4 congressmen Rep. Patrick Meehan, Republican of Pennsylvania, will likely face an investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Meehan reportedly used taxpayer money to settle a complaint by an aide that he made repeated romantic overtures towards her, and grew hostile […]
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 6 minutes Aggregate amount of sunshine Moscow recorded in the entire month of December, the lowest ever. [NPR] $130,000 The Wall Street Journal has uncovered a paper trail linking President Donald Trump’s lawyer to a $130,000 payment to an adult film […]
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 1 team North Korea and South Korea will field one unified Korean women’s hockey team at the upcoming Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. North Korea will also send 230 cheerleaders, 140 musicians and 30 taekwondo athletes. [BBC] -88.6 degrees Temperatures […]
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 13.5 percent Cape Town, South Africa, has fewer than 90 days left of water in its reservoirs. It’s projected that by April 22 the city will have to shut down the municipal water supply except for essential services, as reservoirs will […]
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 35 years Saudi Arabia has lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters, and the Saudi government anticipates 300 theaters by 2030. Last week saw a number of screenings for the public, and they’ve wasted no time in catching up with […]