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Statistics of Deadly Quarrels

Posted by Hemos on from the the-science-of-war dept.

CarlNorthcore writes "Brian Hayes published this paper in the Computing Science chapter of Jan-Feb's American Scientist. It provides a fascinating and [sadly] relevant statistical exploration of our world's deadly conflicts. Look out for the excellent "Web of Wars" diagram."

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  1. already gone by GutBomb · · Score: 5, Funny

    think of the deadly conflict that is happening in this guy's server room right now. slashdotted in 1 minute.

  2. i can't believe this: by cosmo7 · · Score: 5, Funny

    doesn't any country realise that the best way to win is to conquer australia first? you get five extra units and you only have to defend two territories.