Letterboxd is a social network for film lovers that allows users to rate and review movies, create lists, and follow other users with similar tastes. The platform has grown in popularity over the years and …
How to Reduce Your Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods
Michael Pollan is a well-known American author, journalist, and activist who has written extensively on food and agriculture. He is perhaps best known for his book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” (affiliate) which explores the complex relationships …
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon: I Bet You Will Now Start Seeing It Again And Again
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon is the phenomenon that occurs when the first time you hear about a concept, a word, or an idea. Then it seems to appear everywhere. But the truth is that it appears …
The Limits of Learning a Language through Duolingo: A Comprehensive Look
Duolingo is a popular language-learning app that has helped many people around the world learn new languages. With its interactive and gamified approach, Duolingo makes language learning fun and accessible to anyone with a smartphone …
The Economics of Unlimited Dining: How Buffets Stay in Business
All-you-can-eat buffets have been a staple of the dining industry for decades. The concept is simple: for a fixed price, customers can help themselves to unlimited amounts of food and drink. However, behind the scenes, …
7 Reasons to Give Intermittent Fasting a Try
Intermittent fasting has become a popular trend in the health and wellness industry in recent years. It involves alternating periods of fasting and eating, with the goal of improving overall health and promoting weight loss. …
I Read 100 Very Different Books in 2022
In 2022, I set a goal to read 75 books. I am happy to say that I not only met this goal, but exceeded it and read 100 books, including three and half Stephen King …
Facial Recognition Software and the Controversies & Implications It Faces
Facial recognition software is a technology that uses machine learning algorithms to analyze and compare patterns in images of faces to identify individuals. It is commonly used for security and identification purposes, such as unlocking …
When Love Turns Deadly: My Lover My Killer and the Warning Signs of Abuse
“My Lover My Killer” is a British true-crime show that has become increasingly popular since its first airing. The show is produced by ViacomCBS and originally aired on the British network, Channel 5. The show …
Dhamer: The Fictional Account of A Weird and Evil Real-Life Monster
Like many other American women, I am a fan of true crime. I am even wearing a “My Favorite Murder” podcast t-shirt as I write this. So, when Netflix came out with a fictionalized series …