Daily Archives: August 12, 2021
Higher deportation rates don’t necessarily demonstrate ‘disproportionate targeting’ of Jamaicans
“People from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica appear to be disproportionately targeted for deportation from the UK if they commit crimes” The Guardian, 25 July 2021. The Guardian recently reported that data it had obtained via the Freedom of Information Act suggested that people from Caribbean countries like Jamaica appear to be disproportionately targeted for… Read More »
25 Kickass Random Facts List #661
10 Best Podcasts For Kids to Enjoy While Learning at the Same Time
I am a avid podcast listener. My own preference for podcast listening is true crime shows. Crime Junkie, Dirty John, Doctor Death, and The Drop Out are among some of my favorite true crime podcasts. I like to listen while I garden and do other household tasks that allow me to enjoy a show while… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact – The Library Cave At Mogao
How Does a Shortage of One Product Affect the Global Economy?
Business and economics 101: a market is at equilibrium when the quantity demand is on par with the quantity supplied within the market price. A shortage implies a situation where there is a higher demand than the supply of a product. When we experience a shortage, the market is at disequilibrium. It may seem that…… Read More »
What single human has done the most damage to the progression of humanity in the history of mankind?
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What single human has done the most damage to the progression of humanity in the history of mankind? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. OP is compiling a hit list…… Read More »