Does the brand of basketball influence shooting percentages or attempts? We hear it all the time: “Generics just aren’t the same!” Studies have shown that some patients respond differently between branded and generic medications. Is it psychological or physiological? One could ask the same question in many day-to-day situations. Is the 20 lb dumbbell in the gym actually lighter than the one at home or does it just feel that way? During this season’s ongoing…

We explored the medal count boost a country can expect in the year they host the Olympics We stratified the host boost by men and women The results were clear: host countries can expect a significant boost in the number of medals they receive when they host, and medal count returns to normal levels in subsequent Olympics. Perhaps one of the most repeated tropes of the Olympic Games is the economic boost the host country…