Culture & Society
How accurate are crowd counts at large events?
Technology has made the process of assessing crowd sizes easier, but large numbers cited by organisers are often overestimates. Read
Analysis
Culture & Society
We do fact checks and explain cultural and social issues, so it’s easier to understand what’s going on in the world around us.
Was Netflix’s Adolescence based on a true story?
Some, including Kemi Badenoch, have suggested the series was based on a real-life crime committed by a boy who wasn’t white—but the show’s co-creators say it wasn’t based on any single case. Read
Analysis
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