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In the depths of a summer night, seven drugged children are found dumped on a highway verge in northern Maine. Their memories have been wiped. There is no record of their disappearance. Unknown to the world, they are pawns in a secret war. No therapy or hypnosis can release the kids from their amnesia. They’re soon given up for adoption, begin their lives afresh, and then over time they’re forgotten. Until twenty years later, when two of them go on murderous rampages, as if suddenly woken from slumber.

Oliver Johnson reveals how mathematical thinking can help us understand the myriad data all around us. From the exponential growth of viruses to social media filter-bubbles; from share-price fluctuations to growth of computing power; from the datafication of our sports pages to quantifying climate change. Not to mention the things much closer to home: ever wondered when the best time is to leave a party? What are the chances of rain ruining your barbecue this weekend? How about which queue is the best to join in the supermarket?

A businessman discovers he has a ghostly twin whose presence may be far more ominous than he had thought.... Mischievous children learn that supernatural forces are nothing to toy with, after a Halloween prank goes wrong. And holiday festivities set the backdrop to a terrified teen’s worst fears, when his grandmother’s corpse comes looking for revenge....

The time of cryptocurrency is arriving sooner than we think. Because of this, it wouldn't be wise to ignore it. But, the most confusing part of this is the hundreds of terms and procedures out there, and it can be difficult for a beginner to figure out where to start. Studies have found that now at least one in every 10 people are investing in cryptocurrencies. That means there are more than 21 million adults who own at least one type of cryptocurrency.

Non-fungible tokens are a new trend that has emerged from blockchain technology. The new innovation is currently in its hyped-up days, and many artists and investors are incorporating them into their work. If you are to be successful in dealing with NFTs, you need to have as much information as possible about what they are, how they operate, and what it takes to make money out of them. NFTs for Beginners is a perfect compilation of everything that you should know to become an excellent artist and trader on the NFT marketplaces.

Chris and Oliver cover and debate everything from food to music.