Climate: Most of increase in disasters due to improved reporting
Our World in Data on X: "Most of the increase in natural disasters in the late 20th century is due to improved reporting"
Aviation: Women in aviation statistics
Very few women are pilots (as of 2022).
Drones: Flying a hobby drone is one of the safest hobbies in the world
Contrary to media memes, flying a hobby drone may be among the safest hobbies in the world.
Public health: Incidence of measles, and fatality rate, over time
The fatality rate of measles fell sharply before the vaccine was available.
Media: “% Living Paycheck to Paycheck”
The % living "paycheck to paycheck" meme is back! It's also meaningless, wrong, and about the same % every year.
Business: Lowes to offer AI-based shopping assistance
Me thinks the need for staff that you can never find may become a bit less Note – I like my local Lowes and Home Depot stores – and their…
Follow up: 2 week old hurricane forecast
Less than 2 weeks ago, there was a model forecast for a major hurricane to strike Florida yesterday... not too accurate.
Nutrition: Guidance has been a mess since 1980
For a quarter of century (or more), nutrition experts told us to avoid fat-and consume more carbs, leading to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Aviation: FAA to upgrade from Windows 95 and floppy disks
The FAA is still using Windows 95 and floppy disks for many functions.