Neil Freiman

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Welcome to Neil's Numbers, the segment where I share three stats from the week's news that will keep you warm and cozy ahead of this winter storm.

For my first number, there's an industry experiencing a shocking revival.

And trust me, there's no way you're going to guess what it is.

Chimney sweeps.

I'm so glad Dick Van Dyke is still alive to see this.

According to the New York Times, England's National Association of Chimney Sweeps has grown its membership to about 750 today from about 595 years ago.