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The Mathematical Secrets to Relationships

More Or Less finds out how maths can help you find success in relationships.

In More Or Less, Tim Harford interviews Hannah Fry, author of β€œThe Mathematics of Love”, who reveals how equations can provide some of the answers to finding a lasting relationship.

Trending’s Mukul Devichand hears how some right-wing Hindhu groups in India were planning to patrol the streets and social media on Valentine’s Day to try to force young courting couples to marry in an attempt to protect Indian traditions and culture. Trending also tracks down the man behind #ChapelHillShooting at the forefront of global outrage over the shooting of three Muslim students.

In the Why Factor, Mike Williams asks why some people refuse to be rich. A lottery winner who gave it all away, a vegetable stall owner who never allowed herself to accumulate wealth and a businessman who sold his house and flashy car to set up a Christian project in Uganda tell their stories.

(Photo: Valentine's day rose and chocolates. Credit: Press Association)

55 minutes

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Thu 19 Feb 2015 09:05GMT

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  • Thu 19 Feb 2015 09:05GMT

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