Benford's Very Strange Law

The video explores Benford's Law, which describes a pattern in the first digits of numbers across various datasets. Initially observed by Benford through worn logarithmic tables, the law shows that lower digits appear more frequently as the first digit. This pattern is found in both man-made and natural data. Despite its complexity, Benford's Law is now used to authenticate data, as falsified data often fails to follow this pattern.

What are some examples of data where Benford's Law applies?

Why is Benford's Law significant in the context of data authentication?