data, economy, statistics

9 Dark Patterns Examples – How Companies Quietly Manipulate Your Choices

Introduction Digital products are designed to feel intuitive and helpful. But behind many “friendly” interfaces lies a

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Posted on January 25, 2026

economy

The Hidden Cost of Free Apps: The True Price You Pay in Data, Time, and Attention

Introduction Free apps feel harmless. You download them in seconds, skip the payment screen, and start using them

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Posted on January 12, 2026

data, economy, statistics

Streaming Subscription Costs 2025 – 7 Hidden Fees That Are Draining Your Wallet

Introduction Streaming was supposed to be cheaper than cable – yet in 2025, the average household now pays more than

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Posted on November 30, 2025

data, economy, statistics

10 Misleading Graphs Examples in 2025 – How Charts Distort the Truth

Introduction Graphs are supposed to clarify information – yet in 2025, they’re still one of the most common ways data

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Posted on November 7, 2025

economy, Food

Shrinkflation Examples: 12 Everyday Cases (and How to Beat Them)

Introduction If your groceries seem to disappear faster, you’re probably running into shrinkflation examples at the store

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Posted on October 26, 2025

economy, fast food, population, statistics

6 Must-know numbers for delivery vs cooking cost today

Introduction If you’ve ever stared at your bank statement and wondered what the delivery vs cooking cost really looks like,

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Posted on October 8, 2025

Space

7 Surprising Realities of Housing on Mars (and a Fair Lottery)

Why a Lottery for Housing on Mars Is Plausible Early housing on Mars will be ultra-scarce. Habitats will be small, berths

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Posted on September 8, 2025

economy, fast food, statistics

McDonald’s Subscription Plan – The $9.99 Bundle That Could Change Fast Food Forever

Introduction Imagine paying $9.99 a month for daily McCafé coffee, or grabbing a Big Mac every day as part of a McDonald’s

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Posted on August 27, 2025

economy

The Cost of Coffee Over a Lifetime – 5 Shocking Facts About Your Daily Cup

Introduction – Why Calculate the Cost of Coffee Over a Lifetime? “It’s just a few dollars a day.”That’s the

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Posted on August 13, 2025

economy, population, statistics

Shocking Misleading Data Real Life Examples – And How to Spot Them

Introduction – Why Data Can Mislead Numbers don’t lie… or do they? Every day, we’re bombarded with statistics: in

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Posted on August 10, 2025