19 is only 1 away from 20, so you prefer to start by multiplying 20 times 5, which equals 100. Then we need to take away a squadron of 5, because there are actually only 19 squadrons, not 20. 100 take ...

Much attention has been focused on Donald Trump’s use of words — that is, his peculiar style of oratory. But more attention should be paid to another feature of his discourse: his use of numbers.

Change is often presented as an enigma. Unlike a traditional management task, you can’t just devise a plan and execute it. To be an effective change leader, you need to embrace a certain amount of ...

How are F1 driver numbers decided? After race numbers were dictated by the previous year’s Constructors’ Championship, the FIA changed its rules in 2014 to allow drivers to choose their own permanent ...

It’s a simple phrase and a simple action. “Pick up every loose ball,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. That basic action of making sure a loose football lying on the ground is picked up ended up ...

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