to clear up the post heading, "freakonomics" is the term the author(s) uses for their column and style of presenting information that focuses on topics which appear to have a clear explanation but upon further investigation have additional facets or alternate views. 

here is an about us info page about the author(s)

http://freakonomicsbook.com/freakonomics/about-freakonomics/

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