The Numbers Game

The Numbers Game: How Tough Are You?

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The Numbers Game

How Tough Are You?

Season 2 | Episode 1 | National Geographic | April 22, 2014

Science

Mathematics

Personal and social capability

Critical thinking

Classification: Parental Guidance

Are you a strong person, both physically and mentally? Data scientist Jake Porway is tackling life's most daunting topics and revealing the surprising science behind them.

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Are you a strong person, both physically and mentally? Data scientist Jake Porway is tackling life's most daunting topics and revealing the surprising science behind them.

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