1000 terabytes DVD

Scientists have developed a new technique that could allow a single DVD to store an amazing 1,000 terabytes of data.
Compared to the current size of just 4.7 gigabytes this is an incredibe breakthrough!
Read the full story here

Autocorrect fails

23 of the funniest autocorrect fials I've seen on the web:
http://dontpkethebear.com/uncategorized/23-autocorrect-fails-that-might-land-you-on-the-government-watch-lis/
My personal favourite is number 16!

Surprising statistics

What is the most likely way to turn £1 into £100,000 playing the lottery or by playing roulette?

Firstly consider the odds of winning £100,000 on the lottery. Generally, for this to occur the numbers on your ticket must match 5 (out of 6) winning balls and the bonus ball.

The chances of this happening is: 1 / 2,330,636

 Next consider betting on a roulette wheel. To go from £1 to £100,000 you would need to place the £1 on a chosen number. This would generate £36 which then needs to be all placed on a single number again and once again to generate £46,656 this can then be placed on red or black to generate the £100,000.

The probability of winnign when the amount is all placed on a single number is 1/37. The probability of each colour coming up is 17/37 for black and red and one 0.

So the chance of the of the scenario described above occuring is 1/37 x 1/37 x 1/37 x 18/37 = 1 / 104120

Surprisingly much better odds than winning on the lottery!

Source: Everyday risks article

This is terrifying

The guardian has been reporting today about documents they have received that has shown the government has had access to massive amounts of information on people without them knowing.

The full article can be found here

Source: The guardian