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Oliver Bain

@ollybain

Doctorate in mathematics, writer, player of games and general randomiser.

 Pontyates, United Kingdom
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Joined September 2011
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Mathematics. While different in appearance, each data-set has the same summary statistics (mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation) to 2 decimal places. Note the dinosaur. Thanks @JustinMatejka, @ADSKResearch, autode.sk/3BvNWPU, Used with permission.
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Math. A mathematician emerges from a cave, hands you the slip of paper below, and says "You're at point (0,0), in an infinite grid of points with integer coordinates. What's the longest line segment you can draw without hitting another point?" What's your response?
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Join me and writers around the world in the Short Story Challenge kicking off January 20th! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/ssc
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Finally watched the movie '1941', and... that surely was explosive...
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I didn't really expect it, but 'The Brady Bunch' is quite the awesome little television series...
What does it mean that so many clouds look like turtles and Klingon battlecruisers to me?
Made it through the extreme heat. There were really oddly terraced (sliced up) clouds yesterday. Is that connected? #meteorology
Topple! Topple! Topple!
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youtu.be/6VRN1NYwiaI | Bring on Christmas! I'm ready!
The Temptations - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Lyric Video)

The Temptations - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Lyric Video)

Music video by The Temptations performing Rudolph The Red-Nosed Rei...

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Reality shatter. "After staring at the circle, most will see a set of hidden numbers — but viewers can't seem to agree on what those numbers are." Source: bit.ly/3xrOwwv
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The annual torment of Daylight Savings Time. Why can we not dispose of this madness???
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Mathematics. A mathematician emerges from a cave, hands you the slip of paper below, and asks "What is the value for x?" What is your response?
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The government has given the green light for bee-killing pesticides to be used in the UK. AGAIN! Tell the government to keep these deadly chemicals away from our bees - add your name here: act.gp/3IxUSgo #SaveTheBees
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MORIARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Jeepers! 'Young Sherlock Holmes' is quite the freaky movie! Also notable: 'Biggles: Adventures In Time', but for other reasons. :D
Never forget... the penguin watches...
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YouTube Biggles Do You Want To Be A Hero Jon Anderson 2 youtu.be/RH4cnqVEV4A via @YouTube

YouTube Biggles Do You Want To Be A Hero Jon Anderson 2

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Petition: Make lying in the House of Commons a criminal offence petition.parliament.uk/petit…
If any of you are bored, seek out 'Bravestarr: The Legend'. It's quietly awesome!
#GetSmart 1x01: Crush on Agent 99 recommences. Also, death ray, great timing, and the only black and white episode!
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