First there was the Great Necco Wafer Panic of 2018 and now we have a Valentine’s Day candy shortage of the conversation hearts that are a national favorite.
Why Songs Are Shorter
As music industry technology has shifted to streaming, so too have the incentives that are multiplying shorter song tracks.
More Mind Boggling Facts About Where Our Energy Comes From
In one handy graphic from the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, you can see U.S. energy consumption and production for our homes, businesses, and vehicles.
When to Worry About Water
Approaching Day Zero, the people in Cape Town South Africa were conserving water by singing two minute shower songs and using 50 liters (13 gallons) a day.
How Crickets Are Like The Model T Ford
In addition to hot dogs and nachos, sports fans can nibble on crispy crickets at the Oakland Coliseum. Available in zesty lime or sweet 5-spice, these pouches of crickets were sold during 2018 Athletics and Raiders games: But they are…
Social Media’s Hidden Cost
While we all know when we are wasting time on social media, it is tougher to uncover the hidden cost that is paid by the entire economy.
Why the Supply of Avocados Could Dip
We could have a problem with our supply of Super Bowl guacamole if Mexico’s pipeline fuel thefts lead to avocado shortages.
Six Facts: What You Always Wanted To Know About Coffee
Our six facts about coffee drinking take us to topics that range from its slosh, to the impact of mug colors, to instant and fresh coffee.
Why the U.S. Has a Cheese Glut
From changing tastes to tariffs to the number of dairy cows, changes in demand and supply have created a massive cheese glut.
Getting Some Unemployment Insight Through a JOLT
By looking at job openings, hires, and quit rates in the JOLT Summary, we can get some unemployment insight about tighter labor markets.