The Data Collective Challenge

Find an interesting article.

Pick one of its quantifiable claims.

Try and verify the numbers in 5 minutes.

Win or lose, post the screencast.


For my first challenge, I try and find out how US government spending compares to the GDP, in 5 minutes or less.  How do you think I did?

I won't spoil the surprise, check it out: http://www.screenr.com/BL2s

Or try it for yourself!  5 minutes, no cheating!