Monday, August 28, 2023

What I learned over the weekend


 

 

 

 

. Paper straws are less eco-friendly than the plastic ones they supposedly replace. Paper is treated with numerous chemicals to keep it from getting soggy. Plastic straws have one-third the carbon impact of treated papers.

. We have a one in 11 million chance of dying in a plane crash. Any plane crash, civil or commercial.

. Leasing an electric auto is the cheapest path to a new car in the U.S.  Tax breaks, falling prices, low maintenance and no gasoline make it thousands of dollars cheaper to put an EV on the road. Thanks, Forbes. Now try to find a plug.

. Pickelball is not a sport. "It's a backyard hobby for retirees … they're trying to fuel it into a pro game with leagues and TV rights even tho it's about as compelling to watch as darts." (Caitlin Thompson, Racquet--a tennis mag)

 

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

Catilin (Caitlin? -- if we don't fix typos the errorists win!) really means GOLF. They're the ones who take over everyone's back yard, and make you SHHH about it.