Any reason why Haskell is so popular here? I spoke to people on Prgmr IRC and they were wondering too. I've learnt lisp in the past, but I have to wonder what b

Any reason why Haskell is so popular here? I spoke to people on Prgmr IRC and they were wondering too. I've learnt lisp in the past, but I have to wonder what benefits Haskell really offers that makes it so popular currently?