Here is an incredibly cool video in which statistics virtually come to life, right before your eyes. Swedish academic superstar Hans Rosling graphically illustrates global development over the last 200 years.
The video starts out slow for about 38 seconds. Please stick with it. After 45 second you will not want to shut it off. This is visual and informational entertainment at its finest.
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