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I'd Rather Have a Kiss than an Arrow
If you've been following me for a while, you know it's my niche to ask questions about why things are the way they are—whether it's what the ancients thought of the Aurora Borealis or why we knock on wood when we say uncertain things.
By Rosie J. Sargentabout a month ago in FYI
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Iconic " Mortal Combat". Content Warning. AI-Generated.
AI Generated Content ( Chatgpt ). Sadness in the world of cinema: disappearance of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa On December 4, 2025, the world of cinema lost one of its most recognizable and memorable faces. Japanese-American actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa died at the age of 75 at his home in Santa Barbara, California.
By Enokenwa Ayuk Sako about a month ago in FYI
How Gen Z Killed Chipotle: The Rise, Glory, and Slow Fade of America’s Fast-Casual King
For a long stretch of the late 1990s and early 2000s, Chipotle wasn’t just popular. It dominated. The chain that once redefined fast food with massive burritos, customizable bowls, and an aura of coolness practically owned the lunch crowd. College students swore by it. Young professionals stood in lines that wrapped out the door. Even people who normally couldn’t care less about fast food had an opinion on what protein belonged in a proper burrito bowl.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in FYI
Spain Plans Wild Boar Cull to Curb Population After Swine Fever Outbreak. AI-Generated.
Spain is set to implement a large-scale wild boar cull in response to a recent outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar. The decision comes after authorities raised concerns about the disease spreading rapidly, threatening both the livestock industry and biodiversity. This measure, though controversial, reflects the urgent need to protect Spain’s agricultural economy and prevent further outbreaks across Europe.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohi2 months ago in FYI
Crisis Looms in Israel Over Ultra-Orthodox Conscription Bill. AI-Generated.
For decades, Israel has lived with a delicate and often uneasy balance between national security needs and social realities. Few issues reflect this tension more sharply than the ongoing debate over whether ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men should serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). As Israel faces a prolonged period of regional instability and internal political strain, a new conscription bill has pushed the country into one of its most divisive debates in years—threatening to fracture the governing coalition and deepen social divides.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohi2 months ago in FYI
The Chicago White Sox: MLB's Biggest Sleeping Giant
Chicago is a metropolis that breathes sports the way other cities breathe exhaust or ocean air. Walk through any neighborhood and you can feel the gravitational pull of its franchises. The Cubs are a national pastime unto themselves. The Bears carry a mythology older than most stadiums. The Bulls are still immortalized in murals and bar chatter, even decades after Jordan’s last dance. The Blackhawks have a history that traces back to the Original Six, cemented in grit, tradition, and a fan culture all their own.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in FYI
