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Radio Solent,2 mins

Author Ruth Binney has done the sums

Steve Harris

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Ruth Binney is an author with multiple publications under her belt. In her latest book, she explores the world of numbers. How did counting evolve? Why do almost all snowflakes have six sides? Have you ever wondered why there are 60 seconds in a minute? Ruth joined Steve Harris to talk about the book and to share one or two numerical facts that will be a surprise to most.

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