On August 4, 2006, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) closed the day at $35.41 per share. It was a respectable performance for the fast food giant; known for cheap, quick meals, McDonald’s had struggled in the 2000s during a time when consumers began looking at better options. They had a little cash in their pocket and it was an era of conspicuous consumption, when buying something a … Continue reading The Coming Recession, Predicted by McDonald’s
On Patreon, we ask supporters to occasionally toss questions over to us that they want answered that are a little bit harder to get an answer to than something you might ask on Quora. For this, the third piece in our new series You Asked, we’re tackling the long and confusing history of political party colors. Whenever I talk to my European friends, they’re always confused … Continue reading You Asked: Why are red states red and blue states blue?
On Patreon, we ask supporters to occasionally toss questions over to us that they want answered that are a little bit harder to get an answer to than something you might ask on Quora. For this, the introductory piece in our new series You Asked, we’re tackling an economic question. I know this isn’t politics but it’s related, I think: how much revenue did Willy … Continue reading You Asked: Was Willy Wonka’s “Golden Ticket” scheme a big moneymaker?
Jordan Culver, USA Today September 14, 2020 At least 115 people were injured this summer when police shot them in the head or neck with so-called “less-lethal” projectiles at protests over racial injustice and police brutality, according to a report published Monday. It’s the most comprehensive tally of such injuries to date, with about twice as many victims as KHN and USA Today cited in … Continue reading ‘It Seems Systematic’: Doctors Cite 115 Cases of Head Injuries From Crowd Control Devices
