Babe Ruth’s 1927 salary of $70,000 USD would be equivalent to $922,000 USD in 2015. He was the highest-paid player for 13 consecutive seasons and set a record in 1930 with a salary of $80,000 USD, which was 2.4 times the next highest earner. The highest paid MLB players in 2014 received salaries of $25 […]
New technologies and a growing interest in organic food have impacted the number of farms doing business. Factory farming has replaced small family farms, but animal cruelty concerns have led to a return to simpler, organic farming. Despite technological advances, farm life still requires commitment and sacrifice. Large farms with hired workers are becoming the […]
In 1936, a flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania led to a temporary 10% tax on wine and liquor sales to fund recovery efforts. The tax remains today at 18%, generating $300 million annually for the state. Despite attempts to repeal or reduce it, none have passed. The flood led to national flood control legislation and Johnstown […]
Half of all people who have lived to 65 are alive today. Human lifespan has increased from 33 years in prehistoric times to an estimated 67.2 years in 2010. Women live longer than men, and the world reproductive rate is declining. Believe it or not, half of all people in history who have reached the […]
Books deemed “anti-establishment,” “inflammatory,” “corrupt,” and “vulgar” have been censored or banned by governments, libraries, and schools worldwide. Religion and governments are main reasons for book bans. The American Library Association works to raise awareness of banned books. The top ten banned books in the US include Scary Stories, Harry Potter, and The Adventures of […]
