Whereas toilet paper shortages have been in the news, the headlines could also have included surging egg demand, especially in Israel.
The Economic Message Sent by a Smell
By smelling the economy in New York City, London, and Barcelona, we can answer questions about past and present production.
What We Did Right During the 1918-1919 Pandemic
Formulating coronavirus policy, politicians and physicians can look at the successful non-pharmaceutical interventions during the 1918-1918 pandemic.
All We Need To Know About Toilet Paper (Shortages)
Looking for the global side of toilet paper shortages, we can go to Australia or New Jersey, and to toilet paper imports, exports, and tariffs.
When Daylight Saving Is Not the Best Time
Whereas many of us ask whether we should switch between daylight saving time and standard time, the question is not quite so simple.
Why We Want Tubeless Toilet Paper
When the makers of toilet paper, sneakers, and clothing use less-waste design, they wind up creatively combining resources.
The Fights That Migrating Fish Fuel
When global warming causes fish migration, the impact involves much more than species survival, nutrition, and ocean temperatures.
Why We Want the McRib
Much more than if the McDonald’s McRib were always available, its demand soars because of limited availability each year.
The Connection Between Traffic Jams and Jobs
As the downside of low unemployment, traffic congestion can have an invisible cost that relates to time, gas, and aggravation.
Why You Might Want a Line Sitter
Because hours could be spent waiting in line for a theater ticket, a great piece of pizza, or a Thanksgiving Day Parade spot, you can hire a line sitter.