Statistics and data have to be boring?

... Well, the simple answer is: NO! Have a look at the stunning presentation of statistical data on the economic growth of different nations by the great Swedish scientist Hans Rosling. May all MR presentation be as entertaining and insightful as this presentation is...

http://www.gapminder.org/videos/ted-talks/hans-rosling-ted-talk-2007-seemingly-impossible-is-possible/