The Numbers Game is a show that uncovers the hidden stories behind every number. Whether it's a record-breaking achievement, an unexpected statistic, or stories on how people spend their money, we reveal the surprising ways numbers shape the world around us.
Latest episodes
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The Numbers Game: How Jennie’s favorite Korean snack sparked a $136 million craze
Jennie went on The Jennifer Hudson Show and casually mentioned Banana Kick, a sweet Korean snack from her childhood. Days later, it sparked a global craze and helped boost Nongshim…
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The Numbers Game: How a Star Wars quiz became an HR nightmare
A British woman was awarded $50,000 after being compared to Darth Vader at work. And what was meant as a fun, Star Wars-themed team quiz turned into a serious HR issue.See omnystud…
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The Numbers Game: The Ponzi Scheme everyone fell for in 1920
In 1920, Charles Ponzi pulled off one of the most infamous financial scams in history by promising massive returns through a fake investment scheme. His name would go on to define…
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The Numbers Game: The collapse of the Lehman Brothers
In 2008, Lehman Brothers filed the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, triggering a global financial crisis. The investment bank's downfall was fueled by risky bets on subprime mor…
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The Numbers Game: The silver market collapse of 1980
In 1980, the Hunt brothers tried to corner the silver market, driving prices up nearly tenfold. Their plan collapsed on Silver Thursday, triggering massive losses and a historic ma…
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The Numbers Game: Why did Donald Trump's sneakers sell for $9000?
In February last year, Donald Trump launched a gold high-top sneaker called the “Never Surrender.” Retailing at $399, one autographed pair sold for a staggering $9,000, proving tha…
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The Numbers Game: The story behind the TIME 100
The TIME 100 is an annual list published by TIME magazine, featuring the 100 most influential people in the world. It includes leaders, artists, thinkers, and icons who have shaped…
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The Numbers Game: The man who spent $20k to live like a dog
A Japanese man, known as Toco, spent nearly $20,000 to live out a unique and surprising fantasy - becoming a dog. With a lifelike rough collie costume and a cage to sleep in, Toco…
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The Numbers Game: You can dine with President Donald Trump for $5 million
Would you pay $5 million for a private dinner with President Donald Trump? At Mar-a-Lago, that’s exactly what some of the world’s wealthiest business leaders are doing - exchanging…
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The Numbers Game: The man who gets paid $80k to do nothing
Shoji Morimoto, known as the "rental do-nothing guy," is getting paid $80,000 to do absolutely nothing. Once fired for lacking initiative, he turned doing "nothing" into a lucrativ…
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The Numbers Game: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's $308k calligraphy
A Chinese calligraphy piece by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam raised $308,888 at an online charity auction for the Singapore Red Cross. The artwork, bearing the characters “tong…
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The Numbers Game: The man who took 20 years to restore the Great Wall of China
Cheng Yongmao dedicated 20 years of his life to restoring the most dangerous section of the Great Wall of China. His relentless commitment to preserving this historic landmark, usi…
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The Numbers Game: Would you pay $8,600 for a scoop of ice cream?
Would you pay $8,600 for a single scoop of ice cream? That’s the price of Byakuya, Japan’s record-breaking dessert crafted with rare white truffle, gold leaf, and sake lees. Extrav…
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The Numbers Game: Why this photograph sold for $4.3 million
Rhine II sold for $4.3 million in 2011, becoming the most expensive photograph ever auctioned back then. A digitally altered image of a grey river under a grey sky, Rhine II stripp…
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The Numbers Game: Why this substance costs $84 trillion a gram
A substance so rare and unstable that just one gram could cost 84 trillion dollars. Known as antimatter, it's the most expensive material on Earth, capable of releasing unimaginabl…
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The Numbers Game: What does being born in 2004 mean for this year's elections? | GE2025
Born in 2004, the first-time voters of GE2025 represent a new generation stepping into Singapore’s democratic process. As they head to the polls for the first time, their voices wi…
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The Numbers Game: The battle for the 97 seats in Parliament | GE2025
Singapore’s Parliament is growing from 93 to 97 seats for GE2025. The addition of 4 seats makes this election more dynamic, as political parties vie for control in a shifting polit…
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The Numbers Game: The rise of 11 new constituencies in GE2025 | GE2025
6 new Single-Member Constituencies (SMCs) and 5 new Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) have been introduced, bringing the total number of new constituencies to 11 for GE202…
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The Numbers Game: Hougang's resistance since 1991 | GE2025
Since 1991, Hougang has been a stronghold for the opposition, with the Workers' Party maintaining control through fierce contests and a deep connection to its residents. A symbol o…
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The Numbers Game: What $13,500 gets you in GE2025 | GE2025
The $13,500 election deposit is a key part of Singapore’s electoral system, required from every candidate seeking to contest in a General Election. This deposit is designed to ensu…