Quartz reports that a recent filing by Twitter reveals about 8.5% of “active” Twitter accounts, amounting to 23 million accounts are actually bots. #WhenWillTheMadnessEnd 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. What does it take for a “Bot” to be… Read More ›
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Texas Rangers Warn Of Dangers Of Doing The Wave
Newslook reports that the Texas Rangers posted a message during a Major League Baseball game, banning “the wave.” Specifically, the message said: “Attention: due to amount of injuries sustained in this ballpark… State of Texas medical officials are advising that… Read More ›
Poll: People In Kentucky Don’t Like Obamacare, But Do Like Exchange Created Under Obamacare
Bloomberg reports that polling in Kentucky indicates people in that state are not fond of “Obamacare,” but are fond of “Kynect,” the exchange created under the Affordable Care Act. 3 Possible Explanations For This Discrepancy 1. Perhaps the problem is… Read More ›
Burger King Innovates By Offering Whoppers For Breakfast
CNN reports that the fast food breakfast war that has lead to items like the “Waffle Taco” from Taco Bell has culminated in Burger King’s latest move. Burgers for breakfast. 3 Slogans We Propose For Fast Food Restaurant Breakfast Menu… Read More ›
NY Times: Apple Rumor On “Secret” App Not Actual Fact
The New York Times reports that a rumor on an anonymous App called “Secret” turned out to be fake. Specifically Apple’s new EarPods will not be able to monitor your blood pressure. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “This… Read More ›
1,000 People Reportedly May Have Got Food Poisoning At Food Safety Summit
QMI Agency reports that over 1,000 people got possible food poisoning at the National Food Safety Summit in Baltimore. 3 Slogans We Propose For The Food Safety Summit 1. “Food Safety Summit: Still One Of The Safest Places In Baltimore,… Read More ›
Vancouver Crack Pipe Vending Machines.
CTV reports that Vancouver has become the first place in Canada to offer crack pipe vending machines. The machines offer safer crack-pipes for 25 cents, which it is hoped will reduce the spread of disease caused by cheaper crack-pipes chipping…. Read More ›
Microwaves. Good? Bad? Read On And Find Out What One Media Outlet Says!
CNN reports that cooking food in a microwave is one of “the best ways to retain your food’s vitamins and minerals.” Who knew? 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “I eat glue, sewing needles, and buttons during my… Read More ›
3 Things We’d Like To See Fast Food Restaurants Scrap
Earlier this week we wrote about a report that a McDonald’s employee web site suggested some fast food may be unhealthy. CNN reports that McDonald’s has scrapped the site. Here are 3 things we’d like to see fast food restaurants… Read More ›
CNBC Says McDonald’s Employee Site “Bashes Fast Food”
CNBC reports that content on a site designed to provide advice to McDonald’s employees “bashes fast food.” From the article: “Another post labels a meal with a cheeseburger and fries as the ‘unhealthy choice’ and one with a submarine sandwich… Read More ›
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