As the dollar’s value continues to inflate, the value of gold reigns supreme with its steady, increasing value. In 2022, inflation rose 9.1 percent, the fastest pace since 1981. With consumer prices on the rise, inflation is not expected to slow down. In 2021, the US dollar depreciated more than the Mexican peso, Australian dollar, […]
When looking into higher education, there’s a set of characteristics that are typically looked at when determining if they’re somewhere worth attending. These are things like graduation rate, acceptance rate, prestige, alumni, and an assortment of other factors. Something that’s not so commonly looked at, but most certainly should be, is the college’s endowment. Endowments […]
The Mandela Effect, coined after Nelson Mandela’s supposed death in 1980, is a psychological effect where large groups of people misremember a specific detail or event. It’s one of the most prominent examples of psychological effects manipulating and shifting people’s memories, but certainly not the only example. Ultimately, people’s memories just aren’t that great. What […]
Live video traffic grew fourfold between 2016-2021, and growth is only projected to accelerate, with revenue projected to be $184 billion by 2028. Yet despite such widespread adoption of live video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom, 30% of sales professionals believe such tools are hindering sales. What could be the reason? Put simply, current offerings […]
If you wear glasses then you know how difficult it can be to transition from your daily pair to sunglasses. You can purchase prescription sunglasses, but these can be pricey and it can be difficult to keep track of multiple pairs of glasses. Replacement lenses can offer a cost effective solution to these problems! Sunglass […]
It’s common knowledge that nursing homes bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite accounting for less than 1% of the population, nursing home residents suffered 20% of the nation’s COVID-19 related deaths. Over 2,000 nursing home workers also died. The immense stress of fighting disease in an ever-changing landscape has driven hundreds of thousands […]
To say that social media has drastically transformed the world is no overstatement. Humans from every corner of the world can access endless amounts of information and discover it in real-time. Connections between people and companies have crossed country and continent boundaries. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that tapping into social media channels holds […]
The gut, or gastrointestinal system, is responsible for many of the body’s vital functions. Of course, it digests food and breaks it down into nutrients, but the gut also contains most of the body’s immune function and many hormones and neurotransmitters. The presence of bacteria called gut flora enables these operations. The health of the […]
Orthotics are medical devices shaped to fit the size and contours of a foot. They can relieve pain caused by arthritis, plantar fasciitis and bursitis. The best designs help in body balance and may compensate for a foot deformity. These are extremely helpful if the alignment and structure are poor. The global orthotic insoles market […]
Every year, 500 people in America die from unintentional firearm injuries. This figure accounts for 2% of all gun deaths in the country. When it comes to nonfatal gun injuries, the picture is even more dramatic: 37% of firearm injuries are unintentional. The United States may have a right to bear arms, but owning a […]
