How Astronauts Compare to the Rest of the U.S. Workforce
0.00003 percent of working Americans are astronauts.
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Anger, Antitrust, and Amazon
Why are so many people in the publishing business so mad at the company?
Oregon’s New Minimum Wage
In general, states with higher costs of living also have higher wages, but the relationship isn't perfect—and it works out well better than average, for Oregonians.
The Penalty Paid by Women Sellers on eBay
New research finds women receive about 80 cents for every dollar a man receives when selling the same new product.
How Undocumented Immigrants Contribute to the American Economy
Would you notice a day without Latinos? Most definitely.
This Graph Shows How Damaging Data Breaches Are on Hospitals
They can be a big hindrance on hospitals' reputations—and their wallets.
The Economics of War and Peace
A new report from the World Bank highlights the devastating economic consequences of civil war.
Donations to the American Red Cross Plummet
The charity had its worst fundraising year since at least 2000.
Grocery Store Design Is Terrible
It's almost like whoever designed the layout of the store is actually trying to trick us into staying inside of it longer.