Night Ride - April 18, 1775
Paul Revere and William Dawes.
Revere alerted influential militia leaders on his ride to Lexington.
Led to American forces winning the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Medici Family in Renaissance Florence
15 prominent families
Medici had 50% higher degree than Strozzi and Guadagni.
But the Medicis influential power was much greater than explained by the 50%.
Malcolm Gladwel describes Paul Revere as a “Connector” in The Tipping Point