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The Numbers Game by Alexandra Parada

The Numbers Game by Alexandra Parada

Written by: Money FM 89.3
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The Numbers Game is a show that uncovers the hidden stories behind every number. Whether it's a record-breaking achievement, an unexpected statistic, or stories on how people spend their money, we reveal the surprising ways numbers shape the world around us.

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  • The Numbers Game: How Jennie’s favorite Korean snack sparked a $136 million craze

    The Numbers Game: How Jennie’s favorite Korean snack sparked a $136 million craze
    May 30 2025

    Jennie went on The Jennifer Hudson Show and casually mentioned Banana Kick, a sweet Korean snack from her childhood.

    Days later, it sparked a global craze and helped boost Nongshim’s market value by $136 million.

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    3 mins
  • The Numbers Game: How a Star Wars quiz became an HR nightmare

    The Numbers Game: How a Star Wars quiz became an HR nightmare
    May 29 2025

    A British woman was awarded $50,000 after being compared to Darth Vader at work.

    And what was meant as a fun, Star Wars-themed team quiz turned into a serious HR issue.

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    3 mins
  • The Numbers Game: The Ponzi Scheme everyone fell for in 1920

    The Numbers Game: The Ponzi Scheme everyone fell for in 1920
    May 28 2025

    In 1920, Charles Ponzi pulled off one of the most infamous financial scams in history by promising massive returns through a fake investment scheme.

    His name would go on to define the “Ponzi scheme,” a fraud that still traps investors today.

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    3 mins
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