Health: Blood pressure guideline recommendations over time
In the 1980s, high blood pressure was defined as >160/>95. Today >130/>80 is defined as high BP.
Media: Travel writing has become self-centered narcissism, say experts
Travel writing has devolved into self-centered narcissism, where stories are about the writer, and not the destination.
Social: What percent of social media content is political in nature?
Most social media political content comes from a small percent of users but due to The Algorithm, we often see a lot of political posts.
Economy, Government: Federal employment since 1990
The news has buried the change in Federal employment over time. Clinton significantly reduced head count, Bush and Biden significantly increased headcount.
Average number of vehicles per household 1970 vs 2025
We went from 1.16 vehicles per household in 1970 to 1.88 in 2025. The % with 1 vehicle went down, and the % with 2 or more went up.
Families with Children Under 18
In spite of a 40% larger population today, the number of families with children is back to early 1990 levels.
Health: Flu hospitalizations per 100,000 people
Be skeptical of media and social media reports hyping the flu season. They do this hype every year.
Energy: Colorado to shut down 41% of natural gas use within 10 years
Colorado to cut natural gas emissions by 41% in 10 years, be 100% renewable energy in 15 years. Hmmmm....
Follow up: Ochre sea stars die off due to climate change (Not)
In 2013, climate change was blamed for sea star die off. Today they have come back in bigger numbers and climate has vanished as an explanation.