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When DoorDash Went Rogue: The $668 Million Experiment
In 2019, DoorDash faced a problem: restaurants weren’t signing up. Their solution? Add them to the platform for free—without asking for permission. The goal was simple: once restaurants saw delivery sales, they’d be eager to sign up officially. But this risky move turned into a recipe for disaster.
The Truth About PINs: Protecting Banks, Not Just You!
PIN numbers have become a routine part of life—four digits standing between you and your money. But what are they really for? Spoiler: they might not be as much about protecting you as you think. Let’s break down why PINs exist and the strange quirks behind them.
The Crazy Complexity of Organizing Container Ships
Every day, the shipping industry moves millions of containers across the globe. But have you ever wondered how these massive floating puzzles manage to stay afloat, balanced, and on schedule? Let’s take a closer look at the MSC Arena, a container ship traveling from Singapore to Valencia, Spain, with 236,000 tons of cargo. Its journey is a testament to how modern logistics keep global trade flowing smoothly.
Sesame Seeds Everywhere: How an Allergy Solution Backfired
In 2022, sesame seeds officially joined the FDA’s list of major allergens, requiring food makers to disclose if their products contain or might have come in contact with sesame. It seemed like a straightforward fix for the million-plus Americans allergic to sesame—until things got complicated.
LA’s $192 Million Traffic Enforcement Loss: Could AI Cameras Be the Solution?
Los Angeles has a costly traffic enforcement issue—spent $192 million more than it collected in ticket revenue. Now, the city is betting on AI to turn things around. With a pilot program to install AI-powered cameras on city buses, LA hopes to reduce costs and boost efficiency by automating the ticketing process. Could this be the answer to LA’s traffic troubles?
Reaching New Heights: How Tall Could We Really Build?
For thousands of years, humans have been obsessed with reaching the skies, pushing the limits of architecture and engineering. From the Pyramids of Giza to today’s record-breaking skyscrapers, every era brings new heights. But how tall could we actually go? Could we one day build a structure taller than Mount Everest?
One Metric Unit Connects It All: Volume, Weight, Energy, and Chemistry
The metric system is more than just a way to measure—it’s an elegant design where everything connects seamlessly. Let’s dive into an amazing example of how one unit in this system connects volume, weight, energy, and chemistry, using something as simple as water and hydrogen.
Big Tech’s Nuclear Revival: Powering the AI Revolution
As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, its energy demands are outpacing the existing U.S. power grid. At the current rate, experts warn the U.S. could face a serious energy shortage by 2030. In response, tech giants like Google and Microsoft are taking unprecedented action: building small nuclear power plants to fuel their AI data centers, marking a remarkable shift in the industry’s approach to power.
Deadly Exoplanets: Worlds You Don’t Want to Visit
Imagine stepping onto an alien planet—an exciting adventure, right? Well, not if you're dropped onto one of these terrifying exoplanets. From scorching heat that vaporizes rocks to oceans so deep they turn water solid, here’s a glimpse into what it would be like to meet your end on some of the universe’s most extreme worlds.
Is the Internet Dead?
What if the internet as we know it isn't really alive anymore? Some believe the web died around 2016-2017, and most of what we see today is controlled by bots, algorithms, and AI. This idea, known as the “Dead Internet Theory,” first surfaced on 4chan in the late 2010s, but it gained mainstream attention by 2021, just before AI platforms like ChatGPT became widely known.