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> You're basically throwing darts at logarithmic graph paper! The area covered by squares which "start with 1" is larger than the area covered by square which "
by function_seven 13y ago
> You're basically throwing darts at logarithmic graph paper! The area covered by squares which "start with 1" is larger than the area covered by square which "start with 9".
Best explanation for Benford's Law I've ever seen. I've always had a rough understanding of the "why" of it, but this really drives the point home.