Climate’ish: About 500 people arrested in France for wildfire arson
Climate change causes arson.
Demographics: Does Gen Z “drink” less than Baby Boom era youth?
Gen Z does drink less - but also consumes much more marijuana than prior generations.
Nation of idiots: A&W’s 1/3 pound burger failed because customers thought 1/4 pound was bigger
According to Grok AI, this claim is true.
Demographics: Since 2020, all population growth in Oregon from foreign born
If not for foreign born immigrants moving to Oregon, Oregon's population would be shrinking.
Economy: Growth of the fast food industry
Fast food restaurants went from a small market to today having 1 restaurant per 1000 population. It's crazy.
Housing: Do seniors occupy big homes?
There's a social media meme that retired "Boomers" are living in huge homes and refusing to sell. But it is not true.
AI: The War on Data Centers
While there are some legitimate issues with new data centers, much of the opposition is not focused on those.
Demographics: % Foreign born in the US population
Surprisingly, 2025 was the highest % of foreign born living in the United States.
Demographics: Number of 18 year olds peaked in 2026
And will now enter a period of long term, sharp decline.
Demographics: Interesting data on state growth/shrinkage due to population changes
With low birth rates, and now low immigration, many US states have shrinking populations - and this will likely increase in the years to come.
Economy: Where people tend to live “mortgage free”
High mortgages and housing costs tend to be concentrated in the west, and about 20 metro areas in the eastern half of the country.
Wireless: How Starlink Mobile service might actually work
Starlink Mobile would work not just direct from space but would turn future home and business Starlink terminals into local micro cell sites.
Environment: Where US Weather Radar Sees Stuff
Where I live, the weather radar cannot see anything below 13,000 feet, due to the radar’s location and very mountainous terrain. I live in the 2nd red circle on the…