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Hits Follow A Power-Law Curve
- Hits follow a power-law: a few items get massively more attention than the rest.
- The top item can have multiple times the reach of lower-ranked items, creating a steep head and long tail.
Whales Drive Volume
- Hits gather both occasional and heavy users; the Super Bowl pulls in non-viewers and regular watchers.
- Products that attract 'whales' (heavy users) capture disproportionate usage and sustain hits.
Glen Reinhart Rebalances City Bikes
- Glen Reinhart's hobby was rebalancing city bikes from full to empty stations.
- He did it 8,000 times in a year, twice as many as the next busiest person.