It’s no secret that cars had been getting smaller and smaller over the past 40 years. The American fascination with large suburban vehicles, or SUVs, which began in the 90s, was really just a blip on the screen, historically speaking; statistics show the average size of a new car has been getting smaller every three years since the 1960s.
Toyota Ushers in the Age of the Micro Vehicle
Thailand Stops Sale of “Grand Theft Auto” Following Taxi Driver Murder
Grand Theft Auto IV has been hailed by many as the most lifelike and exciting video game ever produced. The game has broken sales records across the world, and it is particularly popular in Asia, where teenagers (especially teenage boys) have been known to play the game for 12 to 14 hours at a time — even in public Internet cafés.
New Study: Antidepressants Replacing Therapy
A new study has revealed that antidepressants and other psychotropic medications are taking the place of psychotherapy and other therapeutic forms of treatment for emotional problems. The LA Times is reporting that the number of individuals receiving psychotherapy has dropped by more than 14% since 1996. During the same time period, the use of antidepressant medications has increased sharply.
McDonald’s Rethinks its $1 Menu
McDonald’s has had the popular one dollar menu since 2003, offering double cheeseburgers and other items for only a buck. But the company is now considering changing its dollar menu, and raising prices on many of its items to keep up with inflation and the rising cost of meat and produce in the US.
Water confirmed on Mars: Blogoshpere Buzzing with Rumors of Life
Is there life on Mars or not? The Internet has been buzzing this week with rumors that a major announcement by NASA concerning the potential for life on Mars is imminent. The announcement on Friday by NASA that scientists have been able to positively confirm the existence of water vapor within Martian soil has brought speculation about the possibility of life on the red planet to a fever pitch.
China Overtakes US as the Biggest User of the Internet
The BBC is reporting that China has now officially become the biggest user of the Internet in the world. The country now has over 253 million individuals online, according to statistics by the China Internet Network Information Center.
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