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    Numbers

    Profound? Confusing? Abstract or concrete? This hour of Radiolab, we study the nature of numbers.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Jad Abumrad • May 8, 2011 • 1 min read

    Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, chances are you rely on numbers every day of your life. Where do they come from, and what do they really do for us? We bring you stories of how they confuse us, connect us, and even reveal secrets about us.

    Learn more or listen again to this week's episode.

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      Jad Abumrad

      creator of "Radiolab," and host of the new podcast “Fela Kuti: Fear No Man”

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      Robert Krulwich

      host of 'Radio Lab'

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