There’s A Reason It’s Called The ‘Minimum’ Wage. It’s Been Changed 22 Times To Keep It That Way.

The minimum wage started at just 25 cents in 1938, but that quarter was worth $4.15 in today’s dollars. This video shows how it’s gone up and down, reaching its peak in 1968 even though it was just $1.60 to them. Following the story is complicated fun.

People Skills

Researchers changed one word in a request for feedback. The responses became more useful.

Mental Health

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Nature

Ireland seized a ship carrying 32 million cigarettes. Now it’s home to a growing reef.

Nutrition

This wartime cake skips eggs, milk, and butter and starts with a pot of boiling raisins