What I saw on the web on 2024.10.24

1. Of trashcans and thimbles.
   by Ben Orlin
   https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/2024/10/24/of-trashcans-and-thimbles/
   a fun little probability puzzle
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2. Why did they do that to me?': Métis man says ponytail was cut off without consent at Saskatoon hospital
   by Liam O'Connor
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/metis-man-ponytail-cut-without-consent-at-saskatoon-hospital-1.7361354
   what a horrible way to disrespect someone
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3. As federal workers slam office mandate, study finds remote work cuts emissions
   by Alexandra Mae Jones
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/emissions-remote-work-1.7361615
   nothing about this surprises me
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4. Let's talk about Trump, religion, and claims....
   by Belle of the Fifth Column
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-VcTh_HMWQ
   nothing surprising here, but worth recalling
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5. The Orchid Room and Cancer
   by Hannah Fry speaking to Brady Haran
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZGQJvfGq48
   i'd heard about her diagnosis, but nowt more. just noticed that she talked to Brady about it
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