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Heavy lifting: India’s lockdown tradeoffs

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Hot Hand Phenomenon in Basketball

This chapter explores the intriguing 'hot hand' phenomenon in basketball, where players experience increased chances of scoring following successful attempts. It discusses historical skepticism, recent data analysis, and the factors influencing this effect, particularly in the context of free throw accuracy versus dynamic gameplay.

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