Cookies, Oil, Markets
Girl Scout Cookies are an $800 million business which is more than the $675 million in Oreo sales in 2017 and more than Chips Ahoy and Milano Cookies combined. World Economic Forum, May 1, 2018
Because of the massive oil boom in West Texas, hotel prices in the Midland-Odessa fracking area rival New York City prices, and barbers can clear between $130,000 to $180,000 per year. Wall Street Journal, March 1, 2019
Since the market lows in 2009, the S&P 500 has climbed by 306% in price, or 15.2% annualized, while including dividends, the index has generated a total return of 401% (17.5% annualized), ranking in the 94th percentile of 10-year annualized returns since 1880. Zerohedge, March 9, 2019
“It is the people who scream the loudest about America and freedom who seem to be the most intolerant for a differing point of view.” Rosanne Cash
There are 118 elements on the periodic table and an iPhone contains about 75 of them. Gizmodo, March 6, 2019
A recent study found no relationship between college selectivity and future salaries. The Atlantic, December 11, 2018
“If it were not for the reporters, I would tell you the truth.” President Chester Arthur
