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Clash of the Stone Titans. AI-Generated.
I. The Arena The stadium smelled of sweat, dust, and crushed stone. Sunlight poured through cracks in the wooden beams, cutting golden slivers across the rocky arena floor. The crowd roared, a living wave of sound, as the competitors stepped forward.
By Muhammad Riaz6 months ago in Humans
Around Half Of U.S. Adults Drink Alcohol—A Record Low—But Sales Remain Steady
Key About This Only 54% of adults told Gallup they drink at all, the most recent data shows, a record-low number and a 4% drop from 2024. Young people self-reported a lower amount of drinking compared to their older peers, with 50% of people ages 18 to 24 saying they drink alcohol, compared to 56% of people over age 35. Men reported drinking more (57% compared to 51% of women), and white adults (56%) said they drink more than people of color (52%). For the first time in the history of Gallup's poll, a majority of Americans also said that drinking in moderation, even "one or two drinks a day," is bad for their health. Fifty-three percent of respondents said drinking was unhealthy, a sharp rise from the 28% who believed that to be true in 2018 and 39% in 2023. Fewer people also said they believed drinking could be beneficial—25% of people believed that in 2005, down to 19% in 2016 and 6% this year. Americans are choosing to drink alcohol, marking a record low in consumption levels, yet sales figures suggest the industry isn’t feeling much of a pinch—at least not yet. According to the latest Gallup poll, just 54% of U.S. adults say they consume alcohol at all. This figure represents a 4% decline from 2024 and is the lowest level recorded in Gallup’s decades-long survey history. The downward shift is most noticeable among younger adults. Only half of people aged 18 to 24 reported drinking alcohol, compared to 56% among those aged 35 and older. The generational divide highlights a clear cultural change—one that could reshape the future of alcohol consumption in America.
By Muhammad Sabeel6 months ago in Humans
The Hiker Who Followed the Wrong Star
Every year, nearly 2,000 hikers in the United States get lost in the wilderness, many due to simple navigation mistakes. But for one young traveler, a single wrong decision—trusting the wrong star—turned a peaceful solo hike into a desperate fight for survival.It was early autumn when 27-year-old Daniel Price set out on a solo backpacking trip in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. He had read about the trail online, studied maps, and packed his gear with precision. Daniel wasn’t a beginner—he had been hiking for nearly a decade. But he was about to learn that nature doesn’t forgive even the smallest errors.
By Soul Pages6 months ago in Humans
The Rise of the OF Agency: Transforming Creators into Brands
Inside the World of an Agencies: How TDM Are Scaling Smarter The internet loves a success story. We’ve all seen the headlines, creators making five or six figures a month, building loyal fanbases, and turning content into careers. But what you don’t always see is the machine working behind the scenes. That machine often takes the shape of an OF agency.
By Eliot Crossley6 months ago in Humans
The Race of Two Roads
The village of Elmbrook was buzzing with excitement. For the first time in decades, the Mayor had announced the Great Harvest Challenge — a competition to see who could deliver the biggest basket of apples to the town square by sunset. The prize? A year’s worth of grain and the title of “Master Harvester.”
By Masih Ullah6 months ago in Humans
