I didn’t learn this until the other day, but bananas are the most popular fruit worldwide. In America, they’re neck and neck with apples. I like them, but I don’t enjoy eating them by hand. I prefer them sliced on top of cereal, baked into bread, or paired with ice cream, lots of sauce, and…
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This time of year, many yearn for warm weather and coastal beaches. Spring break is on everyone’s mind. But have you ever thought about the sand you want to dig your toes into? We’re actually running out of it. Technically, the sand at the beach is worth very little. But there are different types. The…
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Helium is in short supply. We’ve discussed this a couple of times over the last few years. Depending on how you look at it, it’s either a recurring or ongoing shortage. Helium isn’t a gas that we manufacture. It’s mined like natural gas. And that means there is a finite supply. The medical industry uses…
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Did you know that we’ve been experiencing a helium shortage over the last few years? It’s not something I think about very often because it’s not something I’ve used in years. I don’t need party balloons very often, so I’ve been unaware like many. But there’s good news out of Minnesota, where drillers think they’ve…
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The Red Cross is reporting that blood donation numbers are down right now. That often happens after the holidays, but today, these stats are setting off alarms. The number of people donating blood is at the lowest level in twenty years, falling by 40%. The Red Cross is struggling to meet demand. The pandemic kept…
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Many cities and towns across America have a problem finding people willing to be school bus drivers. It doesn’t matter the size of the school system. Fewer people are eager to apply; the pay could be better; that’s just one part of the problem. It’s a thankless job. And in our divided political climate, it’s…
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Being a lifeguard was one of the best Summer jobs when I was younger. What’s not to love? But times have changed, and we currently have a shortage across America. With pools closing during COVID-19, many guards looked elsewhere for work. And of course, it’s not the best paying job, so that’s also a problem….
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Over the last few weeks, news of a baby formula shortage has been everywhere. I even saw the other day that Tennessee was the worst in the nation for this issue. Of course, COVID-19 plays some part, but there’s more going on. To me, this points out another problem we have across the US. Would…
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If you’ve tried to buy a new car or a computer in the last year you know how difficult it can be to find what you want. A computer chip shortage has been felt worldwide for a while now. Some say things should be getting better soon. But others think that this problem could be…
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Kids love chicken tender. It doesn’t matter if they’re planks, strips, or nuggets. If the chicken is breaded, most kids will eat it. You could even say it’s kiddie comfort food. But if your youngsters crave tenders, you may have problems finding them. And if you do, check the price tag…
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