On November 15, Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi sold for $450.3 million ($400 million plus fees). The auction lasted 19 minutes. Salvator Mundi: Where are we going? To the message from the price. Where to Ship When you are dealing…
A Green Flip-Flop For Peak Oil
Hubbert’s Peak is the highest point on an oil well’s bell curve. Because the downside comes next, it represents the beginning of the end of our oil supply. And just the beginning of our story… Peak Oil Supply M. King…
Why Hamilton Fights Bots
Hoping to control Hamilton’s ticket prices, the show’s producers are waging a war against the bots and scalpers that distort supply and demand.
Throwback Thursday: Remembering the Best French Fries
#TBT Throwback Thursday: Looking back at the original McDonald’s french fries that were made with beef tallow, we could say that the taste was worth the fat.
The Downside of Eating Less Steak
Giving up steak takes you to an environmental decision that involves how much cows devour and what you eat instead of beef.
There’s No Such Thing As Free Shipping
Just like there’s no such thing as a free lunch, for consumers, retailers and shippers, there’s no such thing as free shipping.
The Problem With Sand
If we have a sand shortage, Olympic beach volleyball, new homes and roads, fracking, water filtration, and so much more will be affected.
Why There is No Such Thing as Free Parking
Even in North Dakota where there is a ban on parking meters along town and city streets, there is no such thing as free parking.
How Supermarket Shelves Influence Us
Depending on its location, a supermarket’s grocery shelf space can have a high or low value that will determine its product placement.
The Values That Make Us Spend More
For major OECD countries and the U.S., the source and destination for healthcare spending reflect national values about limited government.