What Numbers Should Everyone Memorize?

There are currently 327 million people in the U.S. That’s about 4% of the 7.7 billion people on earth. I find it extremely useful to remember these three numbers when I’m reading any other statistic. One fluid ounce is just under 30 mL, and if I could memorize that, I’d find it useful at the grocery store. So what…

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Author: Nick Douglas

Marmite Makes Any Dip Better

Marmite is the Fernet-Branca of the condiment world. Like the bitter amaro, the super salty yeast spread is extremely polarizing, and people tend to either despise it on a visceral level or love it with their whole heart. But even if you aren’t one to spread Marmite on toast, you can use it to add oomph to creamy…

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

America’s Auto Loan Debt Is Truly Out Of Control

When you go to buy a new car, how long do you really expect to make payments on it? Three years? Four? Maybe five? Lately, there’s a good chance it’s more than six years, which is an increasingly troubling sign for buyers, the auto industry and the economy as a whole.

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Author: Patrick George on Jalopnik, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker