Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Benford's Law
en.wikipedia.org · first seen 2014 · unchecked
44.5durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 11 active years.
The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 26
- People
- 24
- Peak
- 145
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2014—2026
Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.
Explainable score
Every point has a reason.
Repeat traction0.0/30
Independent discovery20.0/20
Persistence19.5/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
