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Meaning
She is saying she is curious about how male and female brains compare, especially in relation to mathematical ability. The quote expresses interest in a comparison rather than a fixed conclusion. It also suggests she is asking whether any difference in maths performance is linked to brain differences.
When It Was Said
2014
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Rachel Riley
English television presenter
Rachel Riley is an English television presenter. A mathematics graduate of Oriel College, Oxford, she was born in 1986 and became widely known through her work on Channel 4's Countdown. She has 100 quotes on the site. She joined Countdown in January 2009 and also co-presents its comedy spin-off, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Her public profile is closely tied to quiz and panel television, with her background in mathematics often shaping the work she is associated with.
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