California’s minimum wage increased by an unprecedented 25% from $16 to $20 on April 1, 2024. This enormous increase caused an irreversible shift in the fast food industry that will not be easily fixed. With franchises forced to increase prices and decrease labor costs, fast food is rapidly becoming a luxury the average American cannot…
Taiwan got hit by a really big earthquake on Wednesday, the strongest one there in 25 years. Sadly, it caused nine people to die and around 900 others got hurt. After it happened, there was a worry that a tsunami might come to parts of Japan and the Philippines, but thankfully that warning was lifted…
Many of us have experienced concern when a loved one becomes involved in a group that seems to exert undue influence over their thoughts and behaviors. While it’s important to respect personal choices, it’s also crucial to recognize warning signs that indicate someone may have become entangled in a cult. Here are some key indicators…
Molson Coors, the company that makes beers like Miller Lite and Blue Moon, might soon join the likes of Bud Light as a boycott looms. Union workers have been trying to reach a deal with the company regarding fair raise increases. The workers eventually went on strike as the company failed to reach an agreement….
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is an iconic American car known for its sleek design and significant role in automotive history. It is part of Chevrolet’s Tri-Five lineup, which also includes the 1955, 1956, and 1957 models. The ’55 Bel Air is celebrated for its distinctive styling, including chrome accents, two-tone paint options, and a…
The smells of the first morning cold snap of the year. People like the smell of a clean, crisp first frost morning because it combines sensory elements of freshness and purity, evokes positive memories and emotions, and is often associated with nature and the changing of seasons. Petrichor. The term coined by Australian scientists in…
Fast food has become rapidly unaffordable in the wake of inflation. The internet was lit aflame when McDonald’s Big Mac meal was revealed to be $18 and the $1 menu became a thing of myth. Now, Wendy’s is starting to make headlines for their “dynamic pricing”, a concept in which the fast food giant would…
Deep within the Earth, there’s a secret reservoir of water. Imagine a blue rock called ringwoodite, tucked away 700 kilometers below the surface in the mantle—the hot layer between the Earth’s crust and its core. This discovery sheds light on where Earth’s water came from. Some scientists believed that comets brought water when they collided…
Which offers better protection? At first glance, this question may seem like a no-brainer. After all, aren’t guns made to kill, while bear spray does not? Most bear sprays boast a capsaicin content of 2 percent, compared with 1.2 to 1.4 percent in most self-defense products. So is bear spray more effective in self defense…
Most intelligent financial advisors will tell you that vehicles are a very poor investment. The featured image is of a 3rd generation Toyota 4 runner. Clean examples have been auctioning off recently for more than the original MSRP sticker price of $30,000. Why? The answer is a lot simpler than you might think. All collectable…
