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Robot technology is here. Remember the show from many years ago called The Jetsons? Well, for some it’s here. Many restaurants are still dealing with a shortage of staff. As a result, many fast-food restaurants are only open for drive thru. One restaurant (Noodle Topia) is dealing with the staff shortage by employing robots for […]
The U.S. Constitution was written to guarantee certain basic rights for its citizens. It established America’s national government and is the law of the land. Each September 17th we commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. More fascinating facts – One purpose of the Constitution is to limit the […]
Wait. Wait. Wait. Who likes to wait? That’s about all I have been hearing lately on the news–all the news. It’s driving some people crazy! So, I got up this morning and what did I hear on Today and ABC news? Now there is a paper shortage. The headline said, “Paper shortages are impacting schools, […]
Remember when President Franklin D. Roosevelt created a national grain reserve to help American farmers during the Great Depression? Well, guess what? There are no more grain reserves held by the U.S. government to protect you or anyone else. Here are more fascinating facts. Did you know? There is now little to no buffer for […]
Droughts out west? Flooding in other areas? Well, folks, that’s because it looks like we are in the beginning of a solar minimum (cycle 25) since December of 2019. Like most scientific issues, there is much debate over the solar cycle. Let’s look at some fascinating facts. Did You Know? It is believed the so-called […]
Do you like to eat pastries, sandwiches, or sweets? Then you might have noticed that wheat prices have been going up. There are several reasons for this product increase. Did you Know? Prices are a result of milling, marketing, and selling Freight costs refers to trucking costs for moving the product Freight costs from farm […]
Have you ever seen baby chicks? During Easter, they are sometimes given as gifts. Especially since the pandemic, people have been buying up baby chicks not only for pets, but to provide eggs for their families! When times are tough or uncertain, more people raise chickens. Children can help collect the eggs or feed them. […]
Do you enjoy toast in the morning or a favorite sandwich for lunch? Wheat and white bread are made from wheat. Pasta such as spaghetti is made from wheat. Global wheat supplies are shrinking. Crop losses in the world’s biggest wheat exporters (Russia, United States, Canada) and quality concerns have pushed prices to multiyear highs. […]
Former President George W. Bush began the U.S. military invasion of Afghanistan in the fall of 2001 after the 9/11 terror attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Centers in New York. The U.S. pursued the al-Qaida militants who had planned the attack and received support from the Taliban. Here are other facts about Afghanistan. […]
Are you prepared? Around 800,000 people had their power go out in Michigan this past week due to recent severe thunderstorms. A wonderful way to prepare for power outages is to stock up on water, food, flashlights, a generator, or even a portable power station. Aviva sells a portable power station or battery that powers […]
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