#  @kiteandkeymedia Kite & Key Media Kite & Key Media posts on X about countries, in the, china, united states the most. They currently have [------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1300608654291480578/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +20% - [--] Month [----------] +233% - [--] Months [----------] +59% - [--] Year [----------] -56% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1300608654291480578/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +29% - [--] Month [--] +1.70% - [--] Months [---] +68% - [--] Year [---] +20% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1300608654291480578/followers)  - [--] Week [------] -0% - [--] Month [------] +0.35% - [--] Months [------] +1.70% - [--] Year [------] +3.80% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1300608654291480578/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [stocks](/list/stocks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [musicians](/list/musicians) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) **Social topic influence** [countries](/topic/countries), [in the](/topic/in-the), [china](/topic/china), [united states](/topic/united-states), [money](/topic/money), [inflation](/topic/inflation), [social security](/topic/social-security), [kite](/topic/kite) #15, [the good](/topic/the-good), [debt](/topic/debt) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@jimmysquarepats](/creator/undefined) [@radam2756](/creator/undefined) [@pepeto_avalos](/creator/undefined) [@popadub](/creator/undefined) [@richard_metsfan](/creator/undefined) [@reformedproddy](/creator/undefined) [@kealanismith](/creator/undefined) [@forgiveandy](/creator/undefined) [@howardtheduck48](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "In the 1930s the Golden Gate Bridge was constructed in less than [---] years. New York's entire subway was made operational in less than [--] years. More recently Bostons highway overhaul nicknamed The Big Dig took [--] years. Question: Why can't we build anymore Answer" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1404115345732898816) 2021-06-13T16:36Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements "As of December the U.S. had [--] nuclear power plants. Five reactors are scheduled to shut down in [----] alone the most nuclear capacity that the U.S. has ever taken offline in a single year. This is bad news if youre looking to reduce carbon http://bit.ly/3y38V8J http://bit.ly/3y38V8J" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1467581792123334665) 2021-12-05T19:49Z 57.8K followers, [--] engagements "In [----] a meteor struck a desolate part of Russia. The blast was a thousand times more powerful than the nuclear bomb at Hiroshima. If the meteor had struck five hours earlier it would have hit St. Petersburg (population: [---] million). Instead it flattened [--] million trees" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1486164489397493762) 2022-01-26T02:30Z 57.8K followers, [--] engagements "In [----] a meteor struck a desolate part of Russia. The blast was a thousand times more powerful than the nuclear bomb at Hiroshima. If the meteor had struck five hours earlier it would have hit St. Petersburg (population: [---] million). Instead it flattened [--] million trees" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1487206884176277510) 2022-01-28T23:32Z 58K followers, [--] engagements "Many of the Founding Fathers worried that the presidency would become too powerful. More than two centuries later those fears dont seem crazy. Our new video explores how we broke the presidency" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1493578341684809737) 2022-02-15T13:30Z 60.5K followers, [----] engagements "In the 1930s the Golden Gate Bridge was constructed in less than [---] years. New York's entire subway was made operational in less than [--] years. More recently Bostons highway overhaul nicknamed The Big Dig took [--] years. Question: Why can't we build anymore Answer" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1553000135176556544) 2022-07-29T12:51Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements "Where are Americas most popular summer travel destinations What are our most (and least) visited states In which cities are locals outnumbered by tourists Our new Short reveals Americas leading tourist destinations the answers" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1559879968196153344) 2022-08-17T12:29Z 57.7K followers, [--] engagements "Some places are such popular travel destinations that theyre predominantly made up of tourists. In Miami tourists outnumber residents [--] to [--] and in Las Vegas locals are outnumbered [--] to 1" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1560463563596128257) 2022-08-19T03:08Z 58K followers, [--] engagements "Not only is battery storage not cheap it actually gets more expensive the more renewable energy you use. In fact one analysis of California estimated that jumping from 50% renewable energy to 100% would make electricity in the state nearly [--] times as expensive" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1601717647325929472) 2022-12-10T23:17Z 57.2K followers, [--] engagements "In the last [--] years the world has seen an explosion in trade. And during that same time the world has become about [--] times wealthier. The World Bank reports that trade has increased incomes around the world by nearly 25% since [----] and by 50% for the poorest countries" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1613880541811556354) 2023-01-13T12:48Z 57.9K followers, [----] engagements "Innovative farming techniques have allowed humanity to get more food from less land. In the [--] years between [----] and [----] the average amount of land needed to provide the same amount of food fell by 2/3. And hunger rates in the developing world fell too" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1616073126638456832) 2023-01-19T14:00Z 58.1K followers, [----] engagements "America is wildly diverse. In North Dakota 40% of jobs are in ag. In New Jersey its 2%. There's a 70% chance that two people picked at random in California would be different races. In Maine it's 18.5%. In Montana 66% of households have a gun. In Massachusetts its 14%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1621143901632401409) 2023-02-02T13:50Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements "A [----] study estimated that Americas health care system wastes over $265 billion a year trying to comply with needlessly complex rules. And as a result doctors spend nearly twice as much of their time on paperwork as they do with their patients. ➡ http://youtu.be/XcVdXP91Oq4 http://youtu.be/XcVdXP91Oq4" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1623159180969271296) 2023-02-08T03:18Z 57.7K followers, 259.7K engagements "America is home to more immigrants than any other country over [--] million. There are: 🔸About 80% as many Norwegian-Americans as there are people living in Norway 🔸More than 80% as many Jews as there are in Israel 🔸6x as many Irish-Americans as there are citizens of Ireland" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1630896161673609216) 2023-03-01T11:42Z 58K followers, [----] engagements "Do accidents occur with pipelines Yes. However accidents occur with all forms of energy transportation. So the real question is whats safest among the available options. And on that front the results may surprise you. ➡ http://youtu.be/_dLyHaoyYBU http://youtu.be/_dLyHaoyYBU" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1636717772372873216) 2023-03-17T13:15Z 57.7K followers, 215.1K engagements "A lot of what went wrong with supply chains in recent years was related to COVID. But those delays also exposed pre-existing problems that wont go away with the pandemic. What will it take to fix them Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1638518134843002881) 2023-03-22T12:29Z 57.7K followers, 1.4M engagements "Factors like restrictive zoning costly and time-consuming permit approvals and even activists opposed to their neighborhoods changing has made it incredibly difficult for some cities to build enough homes for the people who want to live there" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1639475396537389057) 2023-03-25T03:52Z 57.9K followers, 488.2K engagements "Norman Borlaug pioneered the Green Revolution a breakthrough in the 20th century that fundamentally changed agriculture. Borlaug developed new varieties of wheat that could resist disease and produce vastly more food on the same amount of land. ➡ http://youtu.be/LmtGilt_gHY http://youtu.be/LmtGilt_gHY" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1639610834958831617) 2023-03-25T12:51Z 57.9K followers, 261.9K engagements "As the amount of space junk increases so do the chances of a potentially devastating accident. One study estimated that in the next [--] years the risk of a serious collision with a satellite will increase from 11% to 90%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1651285670231699456) 2023-04-26T18:02Z 57.5K followers, 348K engagements "Acid rain. The hole in the ozone layer. One measure of Americas environmental progress is the issues you dont hear about anymore. Can we make similar progress on the issues facing us today In many cases we already are. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1660113431901380612) 2023-05-21T02:41Z 49.9K followers, 235.5K engagements "In Sri Lanka the government recently forced the entire country to go organic. The result: Rice production fell by 20% in just the first [--] months. And exports of tea fell to the lowest levels in nearly a quarter-century. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1661193297249939463) 2023-05-24T02:12Z 49.8K followers, 224.9K engagements "Some places are such popular travel destinations that theyre predominantly made up of tourists. In Miami tourists outnumber residents [--] to [--] and in Las Vegas locals are outnumbered [--] to 1" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1665759384419565570) 2023-06-05T16:36Z 55.7K followers, [----] engagements "Many of the innovations that transform society dont actually come from scientists trying to solve immediate specific problems. They come from scientists who are trying to solve abstract seemingly obscure problems. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1670464386841067520) 2023-06-18T16:12Z 49.8K followers, 237.8K engagements "Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates. In the United States its estimated that well have more deaths than births within [--] years. Our new video explores whether declining birthrates are cause for concern" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1674032397816410113) 2023-06-28T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.1M engagements "A study from London suggested that mitigation efforts lighter surfaces more trees and more water elements in the city could bring down temperatures in the midst of a heat wave by as much as [--] degrees" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1674594350276268035) 2023-06-30T01:43Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements "When a Chinese spy balloon appeared over Montana Americans were outraged. How could China act so brazenly within our borders That wouldve been a perfectly fair question if it wasnt for the fact that China has been doing way worse for a long time. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1677476051042320384) 2023-07-08T00:33Z 59.4K followers, 803.1K engagements "Youve probably heard about the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States earlier this year. What you might not have heard about are the Chinese governments other clandestine operations within our borders. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1677476989853368320) 2023-07-08T00:37Z 59.4K followers, 1.1M engagements "The Chinese government has essentially been running its own police stations in [--] countries around the world. The result: over [------] expatriates who were persuaded to return to China to face potential criminal charges" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1677477629568626689) 2023-07-08T00:40Z 59.4K followers, 278.1K engagements "Is single-payer the only way to achieve universal health care Thatd be news to France and Australia where the governments run blended public/private systems or The Netherlands and Switzerland where coverage is provided by a combination of private insurance and subsidies" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1682524722242945024) 2023-07-21T22:55Z 49.8K followers, 164.9K engagements "Scholars have found a powerful way to lift people out of poverty. But its not something the government needs to do its something the American people need to do. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1684179260074758144) 2023-07-26T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 1.9M engagements "These days America is rife with health scares and an awful lot of them are false alarms. How do you tell the difference between genuine health risks and media hype The answer lies with an old dead Swiss guy. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1689252688200957952) 2023-08-09T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 3.1M engagements "Americas electrical grid is a technological marvel. There's just one problem: Its getting worse at its job. From just [----] to [----] the length of time that Americans had to endure power outages more than doubled" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1692685183936590097) 2023-08-18T23:49Z 49.4K followers, 324K engagements "More than half of the states in the country are now required by law to get a certain percentage of their electricity from renewables. Why does it matter The way were using renewables is making it more likely that well have more blackouts in our future" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1692686560393892206) 2023-08-18T23:54Z 48.3K followers, 544.2K engagements "In [----] 40% of America's electricity came from natural gas about 20% from coal and a little over 18% from nuclear. Many Americans would like to change that mix. But what are the implications for the grid Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1692688417652703614) 2023-08-19T00:02Z 49.8K followers, 517.2K engagements "How do you fight declining birthrates In South Korea home to the worlds lowest fertility rates the government decided to close its offices early one day a week so that employees could go home and rectify the problem" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1693818523179786342) 2023-08-22T02:53Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The worst fire in American history wasnt the great Chicago Fire of [----]. But it actually happened on the exact same night. Our new Short explores this forgotten blaze and the other natural disasters that rank as the biggest in the nations history" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1694326118264738039) 2023-08-23T12:30Z 55.6K followers, 79.6K engagements "Currently China produces 76% of the worlds lithium-ion batteries compared to 8% in the U.S. And many of the minerals needed for batteries are refined in China: 🔸40% of the worlds copper 🔸59% of its lithium 🔸68% of its nickel 🔸73% of its cobalt" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1694840255743205387) 2023-08-24T22:33Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements "Many Americans know about the Great Chicago Fire of [----]. Far fewer know that the worst blaze in American history happened on the very same night about [---] miles away" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695045608854151270) 2023-08-25T12:09Z 55.6K followers, [----] engagements "Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates. In the United States its estimated that well have more deaths than births within [--] years. Our new video explores whether declining birthrates are cause for concern" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695191901237039518) 2023-08-25T21:50Z 50K followers, 398K engagements "Some countries such as Russia and France have tried to counteract low birthrates with money offering cash or other government benefits for having children. But the results have left a lot to be desired" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695192931928519046) 2023-08-25T21:54Z 52.3K followers, 849K engagements "Why are people so worried about declining birthrates Fewer workers could mean lower productivity and less innovation. Fewer siblings could mean more lonely children. And fewer people paying into programs like Social Security could lead to financial turmoil" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695194305223397491) 2023-08-25T21:59Z 57.9K followers, 571K engagements "America has made more progress on poverty than it seems. While the poverty rate was at 12.3% in [----] those numbers didnt factor in government benefits to the disadvantaged. When those benefits were factored in The rate dropped to 2.5%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695197439832248568) 2023-08-25T22:12Z 48.5K followers, 457.3K engagements "The top 20% in America earn [--] times more than the bottom 20% on paper. But when you factor in the taxes paid by the wealthiest Americans and the government benefits provided to the poorest ones the gap shrinks to only four times more" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695198671477035088) 2023-08-25T22:17Z 48.5K followers, 496.9K engagements "Our birthrates are in steep decline. And the richer your country is the more likely its happening. Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695595230559371772) 2023-08-27T00:33Z 58K followers, [----] engagements "How big was the Great Alaskan Earthquake of [----] It made the Space Needle sway in Seattle. It sent a tsunami rolling . into California. And its effects were seen in waterways as far away as Louisiana" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695834808977371166) 2023-08-27T16:25Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] a New Jersey teachers college pulled off an undefeated football season at least according to the New York Times. The reality The school didnt exist" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1695972466030412287) 2023-08-28T01:32Z 49K followers, [---] engagements "Which states are seeing the biggest population growth Which are seeing the biggest declines Our new Short reveals the top [--] in both categories" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1696862832816762892) 2023-08-30T12:30Z 49.9K followers, 44.1K engagements "Most of the talk about climate change revolves around prevention. And while that question is vital it tends to obscure an equally important one: What can we do about the warming we cant prevent Actually kind of a lot" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1697436562110468592) 2023-09-01T02:29Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The FDA approved a Lyme vaccine [--] years ago but the manufacturer ended up pulling it from shelves after allegations that it caused arthritis. Research found no evidence for that claim but the drug was pulled from the market amid falling sales" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1697955029645222009) 2023-09-02T12:50Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "A [----] study warned that supervolcanoes are possibly the natural existential risk that poses the highest probability of extinction. In fact a supervolcano eruption is twice as likely as a severe asteroid strike of the Earth. Feel free to blame us for your insomnia" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1698659674977861880) 2023-09-04T11:30Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "How much does college cost At 91% of American schools students dont know how much theyll pay even once theyve been admitted. As our new video explains thats just part of the reason why college has become so expensive" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1699399550442598890) 2023-09-06T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.9M engagements "The good news: college tuition isnt as expensive as it looks. Most students dont end up paying the sticker price. The bad news: its precisely this lack of transparency that keeps tuition costs high" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1699574199071678523) 2023-09-07T00:04Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] a team of researchers led by Harvard economist Raj Chetty concluded that the most important factor in moving people out of poverty was their relationships; specifically whether they had social ties across class line" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1699738028389130712) 2023-09-07T10:55Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "For a while it seemed like Americans just couldnt get enough of the moon. NASA spent the equivalent of $257 billion on [--] lunar missions. And eventually a dozen Americans walked on the lunar surface. And then we just stopped" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1699771750874026160) 2023-09-07T13:09Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Today the average tuition for a freshman at a public university is about $10000 a year. At a private university its about $35000 a year. How did college costs get so high" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1699911420924526664) 2023-09-07T22:24Z 57.9K followers, [----] engagements "When you hear about our zero-carbon future youre usually hearing about wind solar and electric cars. But a lack of emissions isnt the only thing those technologies have in common. Its also the case that none of them can power our modern society without . batteries" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1699979368528019571) 2023-09-08T02:54Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "In just one two-year window China managed to hack into at least [--] American pipelines. In [----] Russian hackers were able to get into the control systems of American electrical supplies giving them the potential to cause blackouts. How safe is our critical infrastructure" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1700698607790301209) 2023-09-10T02:32Z 49.4K followers, [----] engagements "The bad news: Cancer is still Americas second-leading cause of death. The good news: death rates from cancer have been plummeting over the last several decades. How much progress have we made Our new Short has the details" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1701936266261184629) 2023-09-13T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 52.5K engagements "If youre like us your first question is always: What are the facts Were actually crazy enough to track them all down. Kite & Key Media is for the curious.⚡ Follow for new videos every Wednesday" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702346926661001293) 2023-09-14T15:41Z 49.8K followers, 249.6K engagements "Benjamin Franklin used a kite and a key to find answers. We're here for the same reason. Kite & Key Media is for the curious. ⚡ Follow for new videos every Wednesday" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702348964346163200) 2023-09-14T15:49Z 49.8K followers, 403.4K engagements "These days America is rife with health scares and an awful lot of them are false alarms. How do you tell the difference between genuine health risks and media hype The answer lies with an old dead Swiss guy. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702797600288538979) 2023-09-15T21:32Z 49.8K followers, 361.6K engagements "In [----] 79% of Americans believed there were health risks from pesticides on food. The reality: the EPA sets acceptable levels of pesticide residue far below what is dangerous to humans. And in [----] over 99% of the countrys produce came in under even those limits" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702799280350581136) 2023-09-15T21:39Z 49.8K followers, 360.7K engagements "The amount of radiation youre exposed to living near a nuclear power plant: about [----] millirem a year. By comparison the amount of radiation naturally occurring in your body: about [--] millirems per year" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702800326456148400) 2023-09-15T21:43Z 49.8K followers, [---] engagements "The key to social mobility is to get out of your social bubble. Research finds that social settings that draw people from all different backgrounds together places like religious institutions for example are the places most likely to create friendships across class lines" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702802585764118654) 2023-09-15T21:52Z 49.9K followers, 386.9K engagements "In [----] a team of researchers led by Harvard economist Raj Chetty found that the most important factor in moving people out of poverty was their relationships specifically whether they had social ties that crossed class lines" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702803327086444933) 2023-09-15T21:55Z 49K followers, [---] engagements "Scholars have found a powerful way to lift people out of poverty. But its not something the government needs to do its something the American people need to do. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702804098808987931) 2023-09-15T21:58Z 48.8K followers, [---] engagements "Cows produce so much methane that some activists suggest the only solution is for humans to shift to more plant-based diets. But there may be an easier solution: innovation. Researchers developed a feed supplement that can reduce cows methane emissions by over 95%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1702867650257555661) 2023-09-16T02:11Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements "In [----] the number of people who were alive five years after a cancer diagnosis was 49%. By [----] it was 68%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1703032236482650204) 2023-09-16T13:05Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements "When the U.S. put tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum in [----] it was estimated to have created [----] jobs for steel producers but led to [-----] fewer jobs in industries that use steel" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1703444954243375153) 2023-09-17T16:25Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Should we worry about our massive national debt The federal government has always had at least some debt with the single exception of when Andrew Jackson paid it all off in [----]. The difference today is just *how much* debt we have" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1703942840265687325) 2023-09-19T01:23Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] a New Jersey teachers college pulled off an undefeated football season at least according to the New York Times. The reality The school didnt exist" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1704105808789963236) 2023-09-19T12:11Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates. In the United States its estimated that well have more deaths than births within [--] years" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1704315188596351464) 2023-09-20T02:03Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements "Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1704472980674560466) 2023-09-20T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.7M engagements "79% of Americas millionaires didnt inherit any money at all. And only 3% inherited a million dollars or more" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1705159250388119960) 2023-09-22T09:57Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "About [--] million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year. And while many Western nations restrict the use of plastic to reduce this pollution those countries arent the ones driving the problem. So where is it coming from" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1705188442542596469) 2023-09-22T11:53Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Is climate change causing more and more severe hurricanes Thats a harder question to answer than you may think. The reason High-quality satellite-based records of hurricanes only go back to 1966" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1705249092173988111) 2023-09-22T15:54Z 49.8K followers, [---] engagements "In the wake of the [----] Canadian wildfires it was common for the media to blame the blazes on climate change. One problem: the IPCCs list of places at increased for climate change-related fire doesnt include Canada" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1705740077358366972) 2023-09-24T00:25Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements "Research shows that for every dollar the government gives in subsidized student loans college tuition increases by [--] cents" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1706503356703773172) 2023-09-26T02:58Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The safest country overall apart from tiny nations like Monaco is Singapore" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1706812625022251452) 2023-09-26T23:26Z 49.9K followers, [--] engagements "Should we reform Social Security Heres the tricky part: If the answer to that question is no the result is actually major cuts to beneficiaries within a decade. Our new Short explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1707009693980541120) 2023-09-27T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 57.7K engagements "Its estimated that by [----] Social Security wont have enough money coming in to fully cover retirees. What happens then Without reform its estimated that Social Security recipients will see a 23% cut to their benefits" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1707148899964903807) 2023-09-27T21:43Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Myth: Your Social Security taxes are saved for you and paid back with interest. Reality: That money goes immediately to todays beneficiaries. Consequence: By [----] Social Security wont have enough money to fully cover retirees" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1707724905947517007) 2023-09-29T11:52Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "We have tools to combat extreme weather. The use of controlled burns setting small planned fires to reduce brush can reduce the severity of wildfires by nearly 75%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1707875682985062608) 2023-09-29T21:51Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Chinese government has essentially been running its own police stations in [--] countries around the world. The result: over [------] expatriates who were persuaded to return to China to face potential criminal charges" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1707938060418326537) 2023-09-30T01:59Z 48.3K followers, [--] engagements "What happens if Social Security isnt reformed A typical single-income couple would lose around $13100 in benefits a year" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1708239295234953393) 2023-09-30T21:56Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "What do bowling leagues book clubs and religious institutions have in common They can help form relationships across class lines which turns out to be a powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1708308501338919177) 2023-10-01T02:31Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Over the last [--] years Americans' incomes increased by nearly 150%. The average size of our homes went up over 60%. Our life expectancy shot up by almost a decade" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1708809552924450871) 2023-10-02T11:42Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Is AI going to take all of our jobs Its one of the biggest questions about humanitys future. But as our new video explains the answer can probably be found in our history books" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1709546408208957753) 2023-10-04T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.6M engagements "A large chunk of New York City was built through land reclamation. Today Manhattan is 33% bigger than it was when the Dutch purchased the island in [----]. And New York isnt the only city thats expanded this way.➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1710101062940848175) 2023-10-06T01:14Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Ben Franklin was restless always looking for the next thing to build. The first lending library in America He starts it. The countrys first volunteer firefighting company He starts it. And he even runs the colonies postal service . at a profit" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1710125474037596242) 2023-10-06T02:51Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Is AI about to make your job irrelevant Actually that wouldnt be anything new. About 60% of people working today have jobs in categories that didnt even exist in 1940" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1710457437562786266) 2023-10-07T00:50Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Why does media reporting so often distort or misstate the conclusions of scientific research Partially because theres a big game of telephone going on here" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1710619479162703887) 2023-10-07T11:34Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "How do you fight declining birthrates In Singapore the governments answer was to partner with Mentos to produce a commercial. A filthy filthy commercial" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1710777021671022918) 2023-10-07T22:00Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Should we reform Social Security Heres the tricky part: If the answer to that question is no the result is actually major cuts to beneficiaries within a decade" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1710846474710311136) 2023-10-08T02:36Z 57.9K followers, [----] engagements "A study from London suggested that mitigation efforts lighter surfaces more trees and more water elements in the city could bring down temperatures in the midst of a heat wave by as much as [--] degrees" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1711193008220119406) 2023-10-09T01:33Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "There are widespread projections that AI will throw millions of Americans out of work. But what if its wrong What if jobs dont just go away That may sound like wishful thinking but its actually the clear historical pattern" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1711494998171238444) 2023-10-09T21:33Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Remember when we almost covered Manhattan in a two-mile wide dome Our new Short details some of the craziest projects America *almost* built" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1712083124786508004) 2023-10-11T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 12.8K engagements "Global trade patterns are so central to the U.S. economy that one recent study estimated that 37% of American jobs are supply-chain related" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1712665964066537974) 2023-10-13T03:06Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "How much has the American presidency transformed since George Washington Our first president would probably find the office unrecognizable today. And he also might find it terrifying" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1713384699790332147) 2023-10-15T02:42Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1714587877852557441) 2023-10-18T10:23Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements "Anxiety is one of the most common psychological afflictions in America. But a surprising amount of research suggests that it doesnt have to be. As our new video explains we cant make anxiety disappear but we might be able to transform it into a kind of superpower" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1714619335212195998) 2023-10-18T12:28Z 60.5K followers, 3.7M engagements "There are widespread projections that AI will throw millions of Americans out of work. But what if its wrong What if jobs dont just go away That may sound like wishful thinking but its actually the clear historical pattern" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1714830979590685051) 2023-10-19T02:29Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Making new plastic is actually cheaper than recycling old plastic. And the newest high-tech methods of recycling plastic generate carbon emissions [--] times higher than just putting it in a landfill" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1715307369083572441) 2023-10-20T10:02Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements "The supply chain Apple utilizes for products like the iPhone includes over [--] countries" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1715554748877672800) 2023-10-21T02:25Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements "The good news: Relationships that cross class lines are a powerful tool in lifting people out of poverty. The bad news: Those relationships dont happen that often because most peoples social circles are heavily class-based" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1715897507115356341) 2023-10-22T01:07Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "While many Western nations restrict the use of plastic to reduce pollution over 80% of the plastic that goes from land into the ocean comes from rivers in Asia. And [--] of the [--] rivers responsible for the most plastic pollution are located in the Philippines" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1716418943122899224) 2023-10-23T11:39Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements "Why does media reporting so often distort or misstate the conclusions of scientific research Partially because theres a big game of telephone going on here" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1716776801190494576) 2023-10-24T11:21Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements "In recent years only about 30% of e-waste the remains of computers cell phones TVs etc. has been recycled which doesnt make much sense. Its packed with valuable metals and rare earths that we rely on for everything from consumer electronics to military technology" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1716997253942894845) 2023-10-25T01:57Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "Crawling spiders. Slithering snakes. Clusters of small holes Americans have a wide variety of phobias. Our new Short reveals the countrys most common fears along with some of its weirdest ones" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1717156555483685375) 2023-10-25T12:30Z 48.4K followers, 55.8K engagements "Beginning in [----] the Lincoln Memorial Commission considered several designs to memorialize our 16th president. Some of them were kinda nuts" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1717494782014984477) 2023-10-26T10:54Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements "Is single-payer the only way to achieve universal healthcare Thatd be news to France and Australia where the governments run blended public/private systems or The Netherlands and Switzerland where coverage is provided by a combination of private insurance and subsidies" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1717525987804512541) 2023-10-26T12:58Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements "Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1718016805208535490) 2023-10-27T21:28Z 48.4K followers, 277.4K engagements "Extreme weather events are everywhere and their connection to climate change is obvious. At least according to the media. But according to leading climate researchers Its a lot more complicated" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1718017732648849863) 2023-10-27T21:32Z 48.5K followers, 233.7K engagements "Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1718018471009955865) 2023-10-27T21:34Z 53.8K followers, 439.6K engagements "Its been estimated that a single asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter may contain metals worth as much as $10 quintillion a number larger than the size of the entire global" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1718056231791976628) 2023-10-28T00:05Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements "The Earned Income Tax Credit the single largest tax benefit for low-income workers goes unclaimed by more than 20% of eligible Americans. Why Because as even the IRS itself admits its too complicated to figure out whether youre eligible" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1718387917406482459) 2023-10-28T22:03Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "Strengthening America's military. Making agriculture more productive. Finding leaks in gas pipelines. Believe it or not theres one technology that can do all of those things. As our new video explains satellites may just be the worlds most underappreciated innovation" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719693269670793414) 2023-11-01T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.4M engagements "Girls are often ready for school at a younger age than boys. The resulting educational disparities can compound over time. In the 4th grade girls reading proficiency is [--] percentage points higher than boys. By the time they reach the 8th grade its grown to [--] points higher" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1720625913698963659) 2023-11-04T02:16Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Daylight Saving Time is here. The reasons we change the clocks are weird. Our video explores its the bizarre history" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1721325020545212565) 2023-11-06T00:34Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "In the 20th century we decided we could outsmart time. So we started changing our clocks twice a year adopting what we now know as Daylight Saving Time. Where did this idea come from And why are we still doing it Boy do we have a story for you" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1721703011138101303) 2023-11-07T01:36Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "The amount of minerals required to produce the number of batteries it would take to entirely decarbonize the economy is enormous. A report sponsored by Finlands government suggested that the amount of minerals it would require may be more than the proven reserves on Earth" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1722340440962465988) 2023-11-08T19:48Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "Is AI about to make your job irrelevant Actually that wouldnt be anything new. About 60% of people working today have jobs in categories that didnt even exist in 1940" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1722782328064545123) 2023-11-10T01:04Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "Is Americas military prepared to go toe-to-toe with another major power According to a wide range of defense scholars and more than a few of our men and women in uniform the answer is maybe not. Our new video explains" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1724781801510699039) 2023-11-15T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 1.3M engagements "Beginning in [----] the Lincoln Memorial Commission considered several designs to memorialize our 16th president. Some of them were kinda nuts" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1726578134558896558) 2023-11-20T12:28Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Pentagon estimates that only 23% of young Americans can meet the militarys standards for enlistment. And only about 10% of young Americans are even interested in signing up in the first place" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1727087994169917764) 2023-11-21T22:14Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "Where does Americas national character come from Actually you could make a case that its all from one guy. Entrepreneurial charitable patriotic creative and even sometimes reckless: our video explains why Benjamin Franklin may just have been the original American" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1727127001125855442) 2023-11-22T00:49Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements "When it comes to concerns about Americas military readiness supply chains are part of the problem. The Air Forces new F-35 fighter jets for instance have a magnet component with an alloy almost exclusively manufactured in China" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1727531164477374657) 2023-11-23T03:35Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "Surprising fact: Napoleon wasnt actually that short. At about [--] the general was an average height for the time and the stereotypes about his slight stature came from the British propaganda of the day. For more debunked historical myths ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1727830386028224814) 2023-11-23T23:24Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "Climate change is driving people around the world to despair. One survey found that nearly half of young people are so worried about it that it affects their ability to function in their daily lives. But in reality theres reason for optimism" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1727872161174503702) 2023-11-24T02:10Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "What if that delicious pumpkin pie isnt made from pumpkin Thats just one of many facts that may surprise you about your Thanksgiving dinner" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1727898082157949154) 2023-11-24T03:53Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "A lot of what went wrong with supply chains in recent years was related to COVID. But those delays also exposed pre-existing problems that wont go away with the pandemic. What will it take to fix them" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1728930635702579547) 2023-11-27T00:16Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "For decades many people worried about the perils of overpopulation. These days Underpopulation is the bigger concern. As birthrates plummet throughout the world should we be worried ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1729486045865968077) 2023-11-28T13:03Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "Americans are mad at the Supreme Court. Or at least they *think* theyre mad at the Supreme Court. Our new video explains why the judiciary may just be Americas most misunderstood branch of government" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1729855232031723980) 2023-11-29T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 4.3M engagements "Think your country is a global leader No matter where you live youre probably right. The world leader in languages is Papua New Guinea with more than [---] spoken within its borders. Discover more global superlatives ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1730620092755636570) 2023-12-01T16:09Z 48.8K followers, [---] engagements "Supreme Court justices agree across ideological lines more than most people realize. In its supposedly polarized 2021-2022 session nearly 1/3 of the Courts cases ended with unanimous 9-0 rulings" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1731091876667695425) 2023-12-02T23:24Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "When it comes to concerns about Americas military readiness supply chains are part of the problem. The Air Forces new F-35 fighter jets for instance have a magnet component with an alloy almost exclusively manufactured in China" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1731152778230419504) 2023-12-03T03:26Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "In the last [--] years the world has seen an explosion in trade. And during that same time the world has become about [--] times wealthier. The World Bank reports that trade has increased incomes around the world by nearly 25% since [----] and by 50% for the poorest countries" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1732022014984998919) 2023-12-05T13:00Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "The federal governments current plans call for the U.S. to get to net zero carbon emissions by the year [----]. But notice anything weird here If the planet is hanging in the balance why would we wait nearly [--] years to fix it" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1732111595944509888) 2023-12-05T18:56Z 48.8K followers, [---] engagements "Think your country is a global leader No matter where you live youre probably right. The world leader in languages is Papua New Guinea with more than [---] spoken within its borders. Discover more global superlatives ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1732944584987295973) 2023-12-08T02:06Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "The World Bank ranked the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as the least efficient in the world. Why are we so far behind" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1733466775726280931) 2023-12-09T12:41Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "A [----] study found that when people with anxiety were placed in a brainstorming session they came up with more ideas than people who werent anxious. Why Because they dedicated more effort to trying to solve problems" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1733841998384128295) 2023-12-10T13:32Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "Its been estimated that a single asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter may contain metals worth as much as $10 quintillion a number larger than the size of the entire global economy. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1733969085426516184) 2023-12-10T21:57Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements "What did Ben Franklin think of the Constitution Meh its fine. Or words to that effect. But as our new video explains those modest expectations may actually have been the key to Americas success" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1734928661910872114) 2023-12-13T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 3M engagements "Federal student loans are supposed to make college more affordable but what if they actually help drive up the price https://youtu.be/Lm-4ppVbsoY https://youtu.be/Lm-4ppVbsoY" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1734988049749037352) 2023-12-13T17:26Z 57.2K followers, [----] engagements "Can you care about the climate without panicking about the climate The evidence suggests there are reasons for optimism. Technological innovation means that many of our biggest fears about climate change may not play out the way we think" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1735432287356080427) 2023-12-14T22:51Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements "Why does America have a separation of powers Because we know government officials arent infallible. And that expectation of imperfection may be one of the keys to Americas success" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1735616189412585823) 2023-12-15T11:02Z 49K followers, [----] engagements "As our use of satellites dramatically expands its estimated that were headed for a future in which over [--] tons of dead satellites will be reentering the Earths orbit daily. What will the consequences be" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1736509323692384427) 2023-12-17T22:11Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "In Sri Lanka the government forced the entire country to go organic. The result: Rice production fell by 20% in just the first [--] months. And exports of tea fell to the lowest levels in nearly a quarter-century. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1736572741673701673) 2023-12-18T02:23Z 49K followers, [----] engagements "Ben Franklin had real concerns about the Constitution. He voted for it anyway. And the reason why may tell us a lot about Americas success" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1736791432583594046) 2023-12-18T16:52Z 49K followers, [----] engagements "During the holiday season most of us spend more time with family and less time reading headlines. But that doesnt mean the news cycle completely turns off. Our new Short reveals three of the most interesting Christmas happenings in American history" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1738044187483000903) 2023-12-22T03:50Z 49.2K followers, [----] engagements "How do you fight declining birthrates In South Korea home to the worlds lowest fertility rates the government decided to close its offices early one day a week so that employees could go home and rectify the problem" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1738361528204575217) 2023-12-23T00:51Z 49.4K followers, [----] engagements "Marie Antoinette never said Let them eat cake. And Napoleon wasnt actually that short. Turns out many popular stories from history are totally false" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1738719386481963193) 2023-12-24T00:33Z 49.5K followers, [----] engagements "Can you care about the climate without panicking about the climate The evidence suggests there are reasons for optimism. Technological innovation means that many of our biggest fears about climate change may not play out the way we think" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1738915680060141834) 2023-12-24T13:33Z 49.5K followers, [----] engagements "Holiday History: On Christmas Eve in [----] the White House nearly burned down while President Herbert Hoover was hosting a Christmas party. And the Hoover Administration had to ask Congress for money for repairs because the White House wasnt insured" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1738976077912096990) 2023-12-24T17:33Z 55.6K followers, [----] engagements "Cows produce so much methane that some activists suggest the only solution is for humans to shift to more plant-based diets. But there may be an easier solution: innovation. Researchers developed a feed supplement that can reduce cows methane emissions by over 95%" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1739615289862725676) 2023-12-26T11:53Z 49.8K followers, 16.5K engagements "In recent years many critics have said that the Supreme Court is uniquely out of control. Heres the thing: People have been saying that for the entirety of American history" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1740062487121199611) 2023-12-27T17:30Z 50.1K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] the U.S. Army fell [-----] troops short of its annual recruiting goal. In [----] the Air Force and the Navy also fell short of recruiting targets. Where is Americas next generation of servicemembers going to come from" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1740132653314290026) 2023-12-27T22:08Z 49.4K followers, [----] engagements "New York City is the leading supplier of people moving to Miami. LA is the leading supplier of people moving to Phoenix. And San Francisco is the leading supplier of people moving to Sacramento" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1740582168013975560) 2023-12-29T03:55Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The World Bank ranked the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as the least efficient in the world. Why are we so far behind ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741071887688405166) 2023-12-30T12:21Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Many states have laws that keep rival car dealerships from selling the same cars in the same neighborhood. That drives up prices. A [----] study found that increasing the distance between Honda dealerships by just [--] miles increased the average price of the Honda Accord by $500" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1743256785103061025) 2024-01-05T13:03Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Chinese government has grown increasingly comfortable using social media as a weapon. In [----] YouTube reported shutting down over [-----] channels because they were part of Chinese influence operations" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1743466667336667171) 2024-01-06T02:57Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Girls are often ready for school at a younger age than boys. The resulting educational disparities can compound over time. In the 4th grade girls reading proficiency is [--] percentage points higher than boys. By the time they reach the 8th grade its grown to [--] points higher" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1743610364187865208) 2024-01-06T12:28Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Supreme Court justices agree across ideological lines more than most people realize. In its supposedly polarized 2021-2022 session nearly 1/3 of the Courts cases ended with unanimous 9-0 rulings" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743839625008054333) 2024-01-07T03:39Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "In [----] American patients had to wait around [--] days to schedule orthopedic surgery. In Canada patients had to wait an average of [--] weeks for the same procedure" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1743991374935167486) 2024-01-07T13:42Z 50.1K followers, [----] engagements "One analysis of the port in Rotterdam in the Netherlands estimated that its use of automation allowed it to move 80% more cargo than the non-automated American port in Oakland in the same amount of time" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1744005467762753664) 2024-01-07T14:38Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Can you care about the climate without panicking about the climate The evidence suggests there are reasons for optimism. Technological innovation means that many of our biggest fears about climate change may not play out the way we think" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1744048753080770655) 2024-01-07T17:30Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] the International Space Station suffered damage when it was hit by a fleck of paint no bigger than a few thousandths of a millimeter across. An object larger than [--] centimeters should shatter a satellite or spacecraft into pieces" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744336146874716249) 2024-01-08T12:32Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "What do all wealthy countries have in common and all poor countries lack As our new video explains the recipe for national prosperity isnt a secret and it can work anywhere" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745075521514553728) 2024-01-10T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.9M engagements "Between [----] and [----] Singapore a country thats smaller than New York City and has virtually no natural resources became nearly [--] times wealthier. How did that happen" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1745511893949661188) 2024-01-11T18:24Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Are some nations destined to be poor The evidence suggests not. Between [----] and [----] Romania a country once known for its poverty became *20 times* wealthier adjusted for inflation" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1745762797420740667) 2024-01-12T11:01Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Supreme Court justices are often portrayed as partisan political operators. But over the past decade an average of 43% of the Courts cases were decided unanimously every year" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1745937448180568506) 2024-01-12T22:35Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The wealth gap between free and unfree countries is enormous. In fact researchers found that the *poorest* people in free countries were more than *twice* as wealthy as the *average* person in unfree countries" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1746303359009587625) 2024-01-13T22:49Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Over 80% of the ocean has never been mapped explored or even seen by humans. Over 91% of maritime species are unidentified. Theres no telling whats left to be discovered deep underwater" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1746526076933984622) 2024-01-14T13:34Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Scientists are experimenting with 3-D printing human organs on the International Space Station where it works better thanks to microgravity. In the future 3-D printing could provide food or medical care for astronauts on deep space journeys" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1747416946881224750) 2024-01-17T00:34Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "The biggest culprits behind our national debt are popular benefits programs like Social Security and Medicare. A typical retired couple will have paid about $160000 into Medicare over their working lifetimes and collect more than $500000 in benefits" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1747452682145837505) 2024-01-17T02:56Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "A penny is worth one cent. Making a penny costs nearly three cents. The result: The U.S. lost over $93 million producing the coin in [----]. Our new Short tells the story" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1747612236569629123) 2024-01-17T13:30Z 49.8K followers, 415.3K engagements "America spends around three cents producing a single penny. In [----] alone the United States lost over $93 million by producing the coin" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1748048609172717691) 2024-01-18T18:24Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Are certain parts of the world just uniquely blessed (or cursed) when it comes to wealth Virtually everywhere you look Asia South America the Middle East there are countries that buck the prevailing trends. What explains the difference" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1748328956347162922) 2024-01-19T12:58Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements "For decades many people worried about the perils of overpopulation. These days Underpopulation is the bigger concern. As birthrates plummet throughout the world should we be worried ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1748707450499502513) 2024-01-20T14:02Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Thanks to inflation the penny is practically worthless. And heres the crazy part: America spends around three cents to mint a single penny. In other words making one penny costs three pennies" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1748844352485326975) 2024-01-20T23:06Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "America is running low on doctors. What can we do to get more doctors stat ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1749191389395779667) 2024-01-21T22:05Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements "In recent years many critics have said that the Supreme Court is uniquely out of control. Heres the thing: People have been saying that for the entirety of American history" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1749227376062444025) 2024-01-22T00:28Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "During WWII American military production was so efficient that we produced a new B-24 bomber every *63 minutes.* Could we pull off that kind of feat today" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1749642863799898409) 2024-01-23T03:59Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "(Almost) the entire Kite & Key staff trekked from nine different states to our headquarters in New York City. We reflected on what weve accomplished since launch less than three years ago 100M+ video views and an audience of [------] and focused on the exciting future ahead" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1749901689992483306) 2024-01-23T21:07Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Is America on a glide path to a renewable energy future Actually its a bit more complicated than that. As our new video explains there are powerful physical and economic constraints on where we get our energy" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750148948637917282) 2024-01-24T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 3M engagements "To get the same amount of power produced by one typical nuclear reactor youd need over [--] million solar panels" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750327626021953751) 2024-01-25T01:20Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Think fake news is a recent phenomenon Tell that to the newspaper readers who were convinced there was life on the Moon in the 1830s. Thats far from the only hoax in the history of the American media" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1751048375389299032) 2024-01-27T01:04Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "How has America reduced carbon emissions in recent years Wind and solar both helped a bit. But the shift from coal to natural gas did more than twice as much" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1751379305815474678) 2024-01-27T22:59Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Its been estimated that a single asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter may contain metals worth as much as $10 quintillion a number larger than the size of the entire global economy. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1751599255238606963) 2024-01-28T13:33Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "To meet just 10% of Americas electricity needs wed need a wind farm the size of New Hampshire" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1751948053458657550) 2024-01-29T12:39Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Are some nations destined to be poor The evidence suggests not. Between [----] and [----] Romania a country once known for its poverty became *20 times* wealthier adjusted for inflation" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1752143340353495414) 2024-01-30T01:35Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] a meteor exploded over a desolate part of Russia. The blast was a thousand times more powerful than the bomb at Hiroshima. If the meteor had struck five hours earlier it would have hit St. Petersburg (population: [---] million). Instead it flattened [--] million trees" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1752298361732895204) 2024-01-30T11:51Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "Do frogs not notice being boiled Do we really not know how bumblebees can fly Does the color red enrage bulls A lot of what weve been told about the animal kingdom isn't true" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1752645398605291678) 2024-01-31T10:50Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements "How many agencies are in the federal government Its a simple question but no one can agree on the answer" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1752860817861546178) 2024-02-01T01:06Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements "If you were a foreign power trying to manipulate the U.S. how would you do it Spies Hackers Actually Americas adversaries are trying to target our movies" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1753265987476926569) 2024-02-02T03:56Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Department of Energy . only spends about 12% of its budget on energy. Their actual focus Something a bit more explosive" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1753614534974292203) 2024-02-03T03:01Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements "Catastrophic asteroid strikes (like the one that killed the dinosaurs) happen about every [---] million years on average. But smaller strikes are far more common. NASA says they could happen at any time. Is there anything we can do about it ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1753954524673306832) 2024-02-04T01:32Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements "Plastic waste in the ocean is a serious problem but did you know over 80% of it comes from Asia" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1753985730202992892) 2024-02-04T03:36Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements "Washington spends a lot of money: $4.4 trillion in [----]. And when youre moving that kind of cash its perhaps inevitable that some of it will end up in the wrong place. How much In [----] alone the federal government lost $67 billion to payments it should never have made" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1754194858049151394) 2024-02-04T17:27Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements "Beginning in the middle of the 20th century America shut down most of its mental institutions. The good news: The mentally ill are no longer suffering in asylums. The bad news: Theyre just suffering everywhere else. ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiteandkeymedia/status/1754518706909041124) 2024-02-05T14:53Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social Influence
Social category influence countries finance travel destinations technology brands social networks stocks automotive brands musicians celebrities cryptocurrencies
Social topic influence countries, in the, china, united states, money, inflation, social security, kite #15, the good, debt
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"In the 1930s the Golden Gate Bridge was constructed in less than [---] years. New York's entire subway was made operational in less than [--] years. More recently Bostons highway overhaul nicknamed The Big Dig took [--] years. Question: Why can't we build anymore Answer"
X Link 2021-06-13T16:36Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements
"As of December the U.S. had [--] nuclear power plants. Five reactors are scheduled to shut down in [----] alone the most nuclear capacity that the U.S. has ever taken offline in a single year. This is bad news if youre looking to reduce carbon http://bit.ly/3y38V8J http://bit.ly/3y38V8J"
X Link 2021-12-05T19:49Z 57.8K followers, [--] engagements
"In [----] a meteor struck a desolate part of Russia. The blast was a thousand times more powerful than the nuclear bomb at Hiroshima. If the meteor had struck five hours earlier it would have hit St. Petersburg (population: [---] million). Instead it flattened [--] million trees"
X Link 2022-01-26T02:30Z 57.8K followers, [--] engagements
"In [----] a meteor struck a desolate part of Russia. The blast was a thousand times more powerful than the nuclear bomb at Hiroshima. If the meteor had struck five hours earlier it would have hit St. Petersburg (population: [---] million). Instead it flattened [--] million trees"
X Link 2022-01-28T23:32Z 58K followers, [--] engagements
"Many of the Founding Fathers worried that the presidency would become too powerful. More than two centuries later those fears dont seem crazy. Our new video explores how we broke the presidency"
X Link 2022-02-15T13:30Z 60.5K followers, [----] engagements
"In the 1930s the Golden Gate Bridge was constructed in less than [---] years. New York's entire subway was made operational in less than [--] years. More recently Bostons highway overhaul nicknamed The Big Dig took [--] years. Question: Why can't we build anymore Answer"
X Link 2022-07-29T12:51Z 57.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Where are Americas most popular summer travel destinations What are our most (and least) visited states In which cities are locals outnumbered by tourists Our new Short reveals Americas leading tourist destinations the answers"
X Link 2022-08-17T12:29Z 57.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Some places are such popular travel destinations that theyre predominantly made up of tourists. In Miami tourists outnumber residents [--] to [--] and in Las Vegas locals are outnumbered [--] to 1"
X Link 2022-08-19T03:08Z 58K followers, [--] engagements
"Not only is battery storage not cheap it actually gets more expensive the more renewable energy you use. In fact one analysis of California estimated that jumping from 50% renewable energy to 100% would make electricity in the state nearly [--] times as expensive"
X Link 2022-12-10T23:17Z 57.2K followers, [--] engagements
"In the last [--] years the world has seen an explosion in trade. And during that same time the world has become about [--] times wealthier. The World Bank reports that trade has increased incomes around the world by nearly 25% since [----] and by 50% for the poorest countries"
X Link 2023-01-13T12:48Z 57.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Innovative farming techniques have allowed humanity to get more food from less land. In the [--] years between [----] and [----] the average amount of land needed to provide the same amount of food fell by 2/3. And hunger rates in the developing world fell too"
X Link 2023-01-19T14:00Z 58.1K followers, [----] engagements
"America is wildly diverse. In North Dakota 40% of jobs are in ag. In New Jersey its 2%. There's a 70% chance that two people picked at random in California would be different races. In Maine it's 18.5%. In Montana 66% of households have a gun. In Massachusetts its 14%"
X Link 2023-02-02T13:50Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A [----] study estimated that Americas health care system wastes over $265 billion a year trying to comply with needlessly complex rules. And as a result doctors spend nearly twice as much of their time on paperwork as they do with their patients. âž¡ http://youtu.be/XcVdXP91Oq4 http://youtu.be/XcVdXP91Oq4"
X Link 2023-02-08T03:18Z 57.7K followers, 259.7K engagements
"America is home to more immigrants than any other country over [--] million. There are: 🔸About 80% as many Norwegian-Americans as there are people living in Norway 🔸More than 80% as many Jews as there are in Israel 🔸6x as many Irish-Americans as there are citizens of Ireland"
X Link 2023-03-01T11:42Z 58K followers, [----] engagements
"Do accidents occur with pipelines Yes. However accidents occur with all forms of energy transportation. So the real question is whats safest among the available options. And on that front the results may surprise you. âž¡ http://youtu.be/_dLyHaoyYBU http://youtu.be/_dLyHaoyYBU"
X Link 2023-03-17T13:15Z 57.7K followers, 215.1K engagements
"A lot of what went wrong with supply chains in recent years was related to COVID. But those delays also exposed pre-existing problems that wont go away with the pandemic. What will it take to fix them Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-03-22T12:29Z 57.7K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Factors like restrictive zoning costly and time-consuming permit approvals and even activists opposed to their neighborhoods changing has made it incredibly difficult for some cities to build enough homes for the people who want to live there"
X Link 2023-03-25T03:52Z 57.9K followers, 488.2K engagements
"Norman Borlaug pioneered the Green Revolution a breakthrough in the 20th century that fundamentally changed agriculture. Borlaug developed new varieties of wheat that could resist disease and produce vastly more food on the same amount of land. âž¡ http://youtu.be/LmtGilt_gHY http://youtu.be/LmtGilt_gHY"
X Link 2023-03-25T12:51Z 57.9K followers, 261.9K engagements
"As the amount of space junk increases so do the chances of a potentially devastating accident. One study estimated that in the next [--] years the risk of a serious collision with a satellite will increase from 11% to 90%"
X Link 2023-04-26T18:02Z 57.5K followers, 348K engagements
"Acid rain. The hole in the ozone layer. One measure of Americas environmental progress is the issues you dont hear about anymore. Can we make similar progress on the issues facing us today In many cases we already are. âž¡"
X Link 2023-05-21T02:41Z 49.9K followers, 235.5K engagements
"In Sri Lanka the government recently forced the entire country to go organic. The result: Rice production fell by 20% in just the first [--] months. And exports of tea fell to the lowest levels in nearly a quarter-century. âž¡"
X Link 2023-05-24T02:12Z 49.8K followers, 224.9K engagements
"Some places are such popular travel destinations that theyre predominantly made up of tourists. In Miami tourists outnumber residents [--] to [--] and in Las Vegas locals are outnumbered [--] to 1"
X Link 2023-06-05T16:36Z 55.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Many of the innovations that transform society dont actually come from scientists trying to solve immediate specific problems. They come from scientists who are trying to solve abstract seemingly obscure problems. âž¡"
X Link 2023-06-18T16:12Z 49.8K followers, 237.8K engagements
"Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates. In the United States its estimated that well have more deaths than births within [--] years. Our new video explores whether declining birthrates are cause for concern"
X Link 2023-06-28T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.1M engagements
"A study from London suggested that mitigation efforts lighter surfaces more trees and more water elements in the city could bring down temperatures in the midst of a heat wave by as much as [--] degrees"
X Link 2023-06-30T01:43Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements
"When a Chinese spy balloon appeared over Montana Americans were outraged. How could China act so brazenly within our borders That wouldve been a perfectly fair question if it wasnt for the fact that China has been doing way worse for a long time. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-07-08T00:33Z 59.4K followers, 803.1K engagements
"Youve probably heard about the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States earlier this year. What you might not have heard about are the Chinese governments other clandestine operations within our borders. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-07-08T00:37Z 59.4K followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Chinese government has essentially been running its own police stations in [--] countries around the world. The result: over [------] expatriates who were persuaded to return to China to face potential criminal charges"
X Link 2023-07-08T00:40Z 59.4K followers, 278.1K engagements
"Is single-payer the only way to achieve universal health care Thatd be news to France and Australia where the governments run blended public/private systems or The Netherlands and Switzerland where coverage is provided by a combination of private insurance and subsidies"
X Link 2023-07-21T22:55Z 49.8K followers, 164.9K engagements
"Scholars have found a powerful way to lift people out of poverty. But its not something the government needs to do its something the American people need to do. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-07-26T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 1.9M engagements
"These days America is rife with health scares and an awful lot of them are false alarms. How do you tell the difference between genuine health risks and media hype The answer lies with an old dead Swiss guy. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-08-09T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 3.1M engagements
"Americas electrical grid is a technological marvel. There's just one problem: Its getting worse at its job. From just [----] to [----] the length of time that Americans had to endure power outages more than doubled"
X Link 2023-08-18T23:49Z 49.4K followers, 324K engagements
"More than half of the states in the country are now required by law to get a certain percentage of their electricity from renewables. Why does it matter The way were using renewables is making it more likely that well have more blackouts in our future"
X Link 2023-08-18T23:54Z 48.3K followers, 544.2K engagements
"In [----] 40% of America's electricity came from natural gas about 20% from coal and a little over 18% from nuclear. Many Americans would like to change that mix. But what are the implications for the grid Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-08-19T00:02Z 49.8K followers, 517.2K engagements
"How do you fight declining birthrates In South Korea home to the worlds lowest fertility rates the government decided to close its offices early one day a week so that employees could go home and rectify the problem"
X Link 2023-08-22T02:53Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The worst fire in American history wasnt the great Chicago Fire of [----]. But it actually happened on the exact same night. Our new Short explores this forgotten blaze and the other natural disasters that rank as the biggest in the nations history"
X Link 2023-08-23T12:30Z 55.6K followers, 79.6K engagements
"Currently China produces 76% of the worlds lithium-ion batteries compared to 8% in the U.S. And many of the minerals needed for batteries are refined in China: 🔸40% of the worlds copper 🔸59% of its lithium 🔸68% of its nickel 🔸73% of its cobalt"
X Link 2023-08-24T22:33Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Many Americans know about the Great Chicago Fire of [----]. Far fewer know that the worst blaze in American history happened on the very same night about [---] miles away"
X Link 2023-08-25T12:09Z 55.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates. In the United States its estimated that well have more deaths than births within [--] years. Our new video explores whether declining birthrates are cause for concern"
X Link 2023-08-25T21:50Z 50K followers, 398K engagements
"Some countries such as Russia and France have tried to counteract low birthrates with money offering cash or other government benefits for having children. But the results have left a lot to be desired"
X Link 2023-08-25T21:54Z 52.3K followers, 849K engagements
"Why are people so worried about declining birthrates Fewer workers could mean lower productivity and less innovation. Fewer siblings could mean more lonely children. And fewer people paying into programs like Social Security could lead to financial turmoil"
X Link 2023-08-25T21:59Z 57.9K followers, 571K engagements
"America has made more progress on poverty than it seems. While the poverty rate was at 12.3% in [----] those numbers didnt factor in government benefits to the disadvantaged. When those benefits were factored in The rate dropped to 2.5%"
X Link 2023-08-25T22:12Z 48.5K followers, 457.3K engagements
"The top 20% in America earn [--] times more than the bottom 20% on paper. But when you factor in the taxes paid by the wealthiest Americans and the government benefits provided to the poorest ones the gap shrinks to only four times more"
X Link 2023-08-25T22:17Z 48.5K followers, 496.9K engagements
"Our birthrates are in steep decline. And the richer your country is the more likely its happening. Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates"
X Link 2023-08-27T00:33Z 58K followers, [----] engagements
"How big was the Great Alaskan Earthquake of [----] It made the Space Needle sway in Seattle. It sent a tsunami rolling . into California. And its effects were seen in waterways as far away as Louisiana"
X Link 2023-08-27T16:25Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] a New Jersey teachers college pulled off an undefeated football season at least according to the New York Times. The reality The school didnt exist"
X Link 2023-08-28T01:32Z 49K followers, [---] engagements
"Which states are seeing the biggest population growth Which are seeing the biggest declines Our new Short reveals the top [--] in both categories"
X Link 2023-08-30T12:30Z 49.9K followers, 44.1K engagements
"Most of the talk about climate change revolves around prevention. And while that question is vital it tends to obscure an equally important one: What can we do about the warming we cant prevent Actually kind of a lot"
X Link 2023-09-01T02:29Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The FDA approved a Lyme vaccine [--] years ago but the manufacturer ended up pulling it from shelves after allegations that it caused arthritis. Research found no evidence for that claim but the drug was pulled from the market amid falling sales"
X Link 2023-09-02T12:50Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A [----] study warned that supervolcanoes are possibly the natural existential risk that poses the highest probability of extinction. In fact a supervolcano eruption is twice as likely as a severe asteroid strike of the Earth. Feel free to blame us for your insomnia"
X Link 2023-09-04T11:30Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How much does college cost At 91% of American schools students dont know how much theyll pay even once theyve been admitted. As our new video explains thats just part of the reason why college has become so expensive"
X Link 2023-09-06T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.9M engagements
"The good news: college tuition isnt as expensive as it looks. Most students dont end up paying the sticker price. The bad news: its precisely this lack of transparency that keeps tuition costs high"
X Link 2023-09-07T00:04Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] a team of researchers led by Harvard economist Raj Chetty concluded that the most important factor in moving people out of poverty was their relationships; specifically whether they had social ties across class line"
X Link 2023-09-07T10:55Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"For a while it seemed like Americans just couldnt get enough of the moon. NASA spent the equivalent of $257 billion on [--] lunar missions. And eventually a dozen Americans walked on the lunar surface. And then we just stopped"
X Link 2023-09-07T13:09Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Today the average tuition for a freshman at a public university is about $10000 a year. At a private university its about $35000 a year. How did college costs get so high"
X Link 2023-09-07T22:24Z 57.9K followers, [----] engagements
"When you hear about our zero-carbon future youre usually hearing about wind solar and electric cars. But a lack of emissions isnt the only thing those technologies have in common. Its also the case that none of them can power our modern society without . batteries"
X Link 2023-09-08T02:54Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In just one two-year window China managed to hack into at least [--] American pipelines. In [----] Russian hackers were able to get into the control systems of American electrical supplies giving them the potential to cause blackouts. How safe is our critical infrastructure"
X Link 2023-09-10T02:32Z 49.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The bad news: Cancer is still Americas second-leading cause of death. The good news: death rates from cancer have been plummeting over the last several decades. How much progress have we made Our new Short has the details"
X Link 2023-09-13T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 52.5K engagements
"If youre like us your first question is always: What are the facts Were actually crazy enough to track them all down. Kite & Key Media is for the curious.âš¡ Follow for new videos every Wednesday"
X Link 2023-09-14T15:41Z 49.8K followers, 249.6K engagements
"Benjamin Franklin used a kite and a key to find answers. We're here for the same reason. Kite & Key Media is for the curious. âš¡ Follow for new videos every Wednesday"
X Link 2023-09-14T15:49Z 49.8K followers, 403.4K engagements
"These days America is rife with health scares and an awful lot of them are false alarms. How do you tell the difference between genuine health risks and media hype The answer lies with an old dead Swiss guy. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:32Z 49.8K followers, 361.6K engagements
"In [----] 79% of Americans believed there were health risks from pesticides on food. The reality: the EPA sets acceptable levels of pesticide residue far below what is dangerous to humans. And in [----] over 99% of the countrys produce came in under even those limits"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:39Z 49.8K followers, 360.7K engagements
"The amount of radiation youre exposed to living near a nuclear power plant: about [----] millirem a year. By comparison the amount of radiation naturally occurring in your body: about [--] millirems per year"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:43Z 49.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The key to social mobility is to get out of your social bubble. Research finds that social settings that draw people from all different backgrounds together places like religious institutions for example are the places most likely to create friendships across class lines"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:52Z 49.9K followers, 386.9K engagements
"In [----] a team of researchers led by Harvard economist Raj Chetty found that the most important factor in moving people out of poverty was their relationships specifically whether they had social ties that crossed class lines"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:55Z 49K followers, [---] engagements
"Scholars have found a powerful way to lift people out of poverty. But its not something the government needs to do its something the American people need to do. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:58Z 48.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Cows produce so much methane that some activists suggest the only solution is for humans to shift to more plant-based diets. But there may be an easier solution: innovation. Researchers developed a feed supplement that can reduce cows methane emissions by over 95%"
X Link 2023-09-16T02:11Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements
"In [----] the number of people who were alive five years after a cancer diagnosis was 49%. By [----] it was 68%"
X Link 2023-09-16T13:05Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements
"When the U.S. put tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum in [----] it was estimated to have created [----] jobs for steel producers but led to [-----] fewer jobs in industries that use steel"
X Link 2023-09-17T16:25Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Should we worry about our massive national debt The federal government has always had at least some debt with the single exception of when Andrew Jackson paid it all off in [----]. The difference today is just how much debt we have"
X Link 2023-09-19T01:23Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] a New Jersey teachers college pulled off an undefeated football season at least according to the New York Times. The reality The school didnt exist"
X Link 2023-09-19T12:11Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Between [----] and [----] more than 70% of developed countries saw a decline in their fertility rates. In the United States its estimated that well have more deaths than births within [--] years"
X Link 2023-09-20T02:03Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-09-20T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.7M engagements
"79% of Americas millionaires didnt inherit any money at all. And only 3% inherited a million dollars or more"
X Link 2023-09-22T09:57Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"About [--] million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year. And while many Western nations restrict the use of plastic to reduce this pollution those countries arent the ones driving the problem. So where is it coming from"
X Link 2023-09-22T11:53Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Is climate change causing more and more severe hurricanes Thats a harder question to answer than you may think. The reason High-quality satellite-based records of hurricanes only go back to 1966"
X Link 2023-09-22T15:54Z 49.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In the wake of the [----] Canadian wildfires it was common for the media to blame the blazes on climate change. One problem: the IPCCs list of places at increased for climate change-related fire doesnt include Canada"
X Link 2023-09-24T00:25Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Research shows that for every dollar the government gives in subsidized student loans college tuition increases by [--] cents"
X Link 2023-09-26T02:58Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The safest country overall apart from tiny nations like Monaco is Singapore"
X Link 2023-09-26T23:26Z 49.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Should we reform Social Security Heres the tricky part: If the answer to that question is no the result is actually major cuts to beneficiaries within a decade. Our new Short explains"
X Link 2023-09-27T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 57.7K engagements
"Its estimated that by [----] Social Security wont have enough money coming in to fully cover retirees. What happens then Without reform its estimated that Social Security recipients will see a 23% cut to their benefits"
X Link 2023-09-27T21:43Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Myth: Your Social Security taxes are saved for you and paid back with interest. Reality: That money goes immediately to todays beneficiaries. Consequence: By [----] Social Security wont have enough money to fully cover retirees"
X Link 2023-09-29T11:52Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"We have tools to combat extreme weather. The use of controlled burns setting small planned fires to reduce brush can reduce the severity of wildfires by nearly 75%"
X Link 2023-09-29T21:51Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Chinese government has essentially been running its own police stations in [--] countries around the world. The result: over [------] expatriates who were persuaded to return to China to face potential criminal charges"
X Link 2023-09-30T01:59Z 48.3K followers, [--] engagements
"What happens if Social Security isnt reformed A typical single-income couple would lose around $13100 in benefits a year"
X Link 2023-09-30T21:56Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"What do bowling leagues book clubs and religious institutions have in common They can help form relationships across class lines which turns out to be a powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty"
X Link 2023-10-01T02:31Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Over the last [--] years Americans' incomes increased by nearly 150%. The average size of our homes went up over 60%. Our life expectancy shot up by almost a decade"
X Link 2023-10-02T11:42Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Is AI going to take all of our jobs Its one of the biggest questions about humanitys future. But as our new video explains the answer can probably be found in our history books"
X Link 2023-10-04T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.6M engagements
"A large chunk of New York City was built through land reclamation. Today Manhattan is 33% bigger than it was when the Dutch purchased the island in [----]. And New York isnt the only city thats expanded this way.âž¡"
X Link 2023-10-06T01:14Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Ben Franklin was restless always looking for the next thing to build. The first lending library in America He starts it. The countrys first volunteer firefighting company He starts it. And he even runs the colonies postal service . at a profit"
X Link 2023-10-06T02:51Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Is AI about to make your job irrelevant Actually that wouldnt be anything new. About 60% of people working today have jobs in categories that didnt even exist in 1940"
X Link 2023-10-07T00:50Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Why does media reporting so often distort or misstate the conclusions of scientific research Partially because theres a big game of telephone going on here"
X Link 2023-10-07T11:34Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How do you fight declining birthrates In Singapore the governments answer was to partner with Mentos to produce a commercial. A filthy filthy commercial"
X Link 2023-10-07T22:00Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Should we reform Social Security Heres the tricky part: If the answer to that question is no the result is actually major cuts to beneficiaries within a decade"
X Link 2023-10-08T02:36Z 57.9K followers, [----] engagements
"A study from London suggested that mitigation efforts lighter surfaces more trees and more water elements in the city could bring down temperatures in the midst of a heat wave by as much as [--] degrees"
X Link 2023-10-09T01:33Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"There are widespread projections that AI will throw millions of Americans out of work. But what if its wrong What if jobs dont just go away That may sound like wishful thinking but its actually the clear historical pattern"
X Link 2023-10-09T21:33Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Remember when we almost covered Manhattan in a two-mile wide dome Our new Short details some of the craziest projects America almost built"
X Link 2023-10-11T12:30Z 49.8K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Global trade patterns are so central to the U.S. economy that one recent study estimated that 37% of American jobs are supply-chain related"
X Link 2023-10-13T03:06Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How much has the American presidency transformed since George Washington Our first president would probably find the office unrecognizable today. And he also might find it terrifying"
X Link 2023-10-15T02:42Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture"
X Link 2023-10-18T10:23Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Anxiety is one of the most common psychological afflictions in America. But a surprising amount of research suggests that it doesnt have to be. As our new video explains we cant make anxiety disappear but we might be able to transform it into a kind of superpower"
X Link 2023-10-18T12:28Z 60.5K followers, 3.7M engagements
"There are widespread projections that AI will throw millions of Americans out of work. But what if its wrong What if jobs dont just go away That may sound like wishful thinking but its actually the clear historical pattern"
X Link 2023-10-19T02:29Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Making new plastic is actually cheaper than recycling old plastic. And the newest high-tech methods of recycling plastic generate carbon emissions [--] times higher than just putting it in a landfill"
X Link 2023-10-20T10:02Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The supply chain Apple utilizes for products like the iPhone includes over [--] countries"
X Link 2023-10-21T02:25Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The good news: Relationships that cross class lines are a powerful tool in lifting people out of poverty. The bad news: Those relationships dont happen that often because most peoples social circles are heavily class-based"
X Link 2023-10-22T01:07Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"While many Western nations restrict the use of plastic to reduce pollution over 80% of the plastic that goes from land into the ocean comes from rivers in Asia. And [--] of the [--] rivers responsible for the most plastic pollution are located in the Philippines"
X Link 2023-10-23T11:39Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Why does media reporting so often distort or misstate the conclusions of scientific research Partially because theres a big game of telephone going on here"
X Link 2023-10-24T11:21Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements
"In recent years only about 30% of e-waste the remains of computers cell phones TVs etc. has been recycled which doesnt make much sense. Its packed with valuable metals and rare earths that we rely on for everything from consumer electronics to military technology"
X Link 2023-10-25T01:57Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Crawling spiders. Slithering snakes. Clusters of small holes Americans have a wide variety of phobias. Our new Short reveals the countrys most common fears along with some of its weirdest ones"
X Link 2023-10-25T12:30Z 48.4K followers, 55.8K engagements
"Beginning in [----] the Lincoln Memorial Commission considered several designs to memorialize our 16th president. Some of them were kinda nuts"
X Link 2023-10-26T10:54Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Is single-payer the only way to achieve universal healthcare Thatd be news to France and Australia where the governments run blended public/private systems or The Netherlands and Switzerland where coverage is provided by a combination of private insurance and subsidies"
X Link 2023-10-26T12:58Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-10-27T21:28Z 48.4K followers, 277.4K engagements
"Extreme weather events are everywhere and their connection to climate change is obvious. At least according to the media. But according to leading climate researchers Its a lot more complicated"
X Link 2023-10-27T21:32Z 48.5K followers, 233.7K engagements
"Is climate change driving an explosion of extreme weather events The media usually says yes. But the actual climate science paints a much more complicated picture. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-10-27T21:34Z 53.8K followers, 439.6K engagements
"Its been estimated that a single asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter may contain metals worth as much as $10 quintillion a number larger than the size of the entire global"
X Link 2023-10-28T00:05Z 48.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The Earned Income Tax Credit the single largest tax benefit for low-income workers goes unclaimed by more than 20% of eligible Americans. Why Because as even the IRS itself admits its too complicated to figure out whether youre eligible"
X Link 2023-10-28T22:03Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Strengthening America's military. Making agriculture more productive. Finding leaks in gas pipelines. Believe it or not theres one technology that can do all of those things. As our new video explains satellites may just be the worlds most underappreciated innovation"
X Link 2023-11-01T12:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.4M engagements
"Girls are often ready for school at a younger age than boys. The resulting educational disparities can compound over time. In the 4th grade girls reading proficiency is [--] percentage points higher than boys. By the time they reach the 8th grade its grown to [--] points higher"
X Link 2023-11-04T02:16Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Daylight Saving Time is here. The reasons we change the clocks are weird. Our video explores its the bizarre history"
X Link 2023-11-06T00:34Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"In the 20th century we decided we could outsmart time. So we started changing our clocks twice a year adopting what we now know as Daylight Saving Time. Where did this idea come from And why are we still doing it Boy do we have a story for you"
X Link 2023-11-07T01:36Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"The amount of minerals required to produce the number of batteries it would take to entirely decarbonize the economy is enormous. A report sponsored by Finlands government suggested that the amount of minerals it would require may be more than the proven reserves on Earth"
X Link 2023-11-08T19:48Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Is AI about to make your job irrelevant Actually that wouldnt be anything new. About 60% of people working today have jobs in categories that didnt even exist in 1940"
X Link 2023-11-10T01:04Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Is Americas military prepared to go toe-to-toe with another major power According to a wide range of defense scholars and more than a few of our men and women in uniform the answer is maybe not. Our new video explains"
X Link 2023-11-15T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 1.3M engagements
"Beginning in [----] the Lincoln Memorial Commission considered several designs to memorialize our 16th president. Some of them were kinda nuts"
X Link 2023-11-20T12:28Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Pentagon estimates that only 23% of young Americans can meet the militarys standards for enlistment. And only about 10% of young Americans are even interested in signing up in the first place"
X Link 2023-11-21T22:14Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Where does Americas national character come from Actually you could make a case that its all from one guy. Entrepreneurial charitable patriotic creative and even sometimes reckless: our video explains why Benjamin Franklin may just have been the original American"
X Link 2023-11-22T00:49Z 48.5K followers, [----] engagements
"When it comes to concerns about Americas military readiness supply chains are part of the problem. The Air Forces new F-35 fighter jets for instance have a magnet component with an alloy almost exclusively manufactured in China"
X Link 2023-11-23T03:35Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Surprising fact: Napoleon wasnt actually that short. At about [--] the general was an average height for the time and the stereotypes about his slight stature came from the British propaganda of the day. For more debunked historical myths âž¡"
X Link 2023-11-23T23:24Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Climate change is driving people around the world to despair. One survey found that nearly half of young people are so worried about it that it affects their ability to function in their daily lives. But in reality theres reason for optimism"
X Link 2023-11-24T02:10Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"What if that delicious pumpkin pie isnt made from pumpkin Thats just one of many facts that may surprise you about your Thanksgiving dinner"
X Link 2023-11-24T03:53Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A lot of what went wrong with supply chains in recent years was related to COVID. But those delays also exposed pre-existing problems that wont go away with the pandemic. What will it take to fix them"
X Link 2023-11-27T00:16Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"For decades many people worried about the perils of overpopulation. These days Underpopulation is the bigger concern. As birthrates plummet throughout the world should we be worried âž¡"
X Link 2023-11-28T13:03Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Americans are mad at the Supreme Court. Or at least they think theyre mad at the Supreme Court. Our new video explains why the judiciary may just be Americas most misunderstood branch of government"
X Link 2023-11-29T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 4.3M engagements
"Think your country is a global leader No matter where you live youre probably right. The world leader in languages is Papua New Guinea with more than [---] spoken within its borders. Discover more global superlatives âž¡"
X Link 2023-12-01T16:09Z 48.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Supreme Court justices agree across ideological lines more than most people realize. In its supposedly polarized 2021-2022 session nearly 1/3 of the Courts cases ended with unanimous 9-0 rulings"
X Link 2023-12-02T23:24Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"When it comes to concerns about Americas military readiness supply chains are part of the problem. The Air Forces new F-35 fighter jets for instance have a magnet component with an alloy almost exclusively manufactured in China"
X Link 2023-12-03T03:26Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In the last [--] years the world has seen an explosion in trade. And during that same time the world has become about [--] times wealthier. The World Bank reports that trade has increased incomes around the world by nearly 25% since [----] and by 50% for the poorest countries"
X Link 2023-12-05T13:00Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The federal governments current plans call for the U.S. to get to net zero carbon emissions by the year [----]. But notice anything weird here If the planet is hanging in the balance why would we wait nearly [--] years to fix it"
X Link 2023-12-05T18:56Z 48.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Think your country is a global leader No matter where you live youre probably right. The world leader in languages is Papua New Guinea with more than [---] spoken within its borders. Discover more global superlatives âž¡"
X Link 2023-12-08T02:06Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The World Bank ranked the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as the least efficient in the world. Why are we so far behind"
X Link 2023-12-09T12:41Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A [----] study found that when people with anxiety were placed in a brainstorming session they came up with more ideas than people who werent anxious. Why Because they dedicated more effort to trying to solve problems"
X Link 2023-12-10T13:32Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Its been estimated that a single asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter may contain metals worth as much as $10 quintillion a number larger than the size of the entire global economy. âž¡"
X Link 2023-12-10T21:57Z 48.7K followers, [----] engagements
"What did Ben Franklin think of the Constitution Meh its fine. Or words to that effect. But as our new video explains those modest expectations may actually have been the key to Americas success"
X Link 2023-12-13T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 3M engagements
"Federal student loans are supposed to make college more affordable but what if they actually help drive up the price https://youtu.be/Lm-4ppVbsoY https://youtu.be/Lm-4ppVbsoY"
X Link 2023-12-13T17:26Z 57.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Can you care about the climate without panicking about the climate The evidence suggests there are reasons for optimism. Technological innovation means that many of our biggest fears about climate change may not play out the way we think"
X Link 2023-12-14T22:51Z 48.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Why does America have a separation of powers Because we know government officials arent infallible. And that expectation of imperfection may be one of the keys to Americas success"
X Link 2023-12-15T11:02Z 49K followers, [----] engagements
"As our use of satellites dramatically expands its estimated that were headed for a future in which over [--] tons of dead satellites will be reentering the Earths orbit daily. What will the consequences be"
X Link 2023-12-17T22:11Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"In Sri Lanka the government forced the entire country to go organic. The result: Rice production fell by 20% in just the first [--] months. And exports of tea fell to the lowest levels in nearly a quarter-century. âž¡"
X Link 2023-12-18T02:23Z 49K followers, [----] engagements
"Ben Franklin had real concerns about the Constitution. He voted for it anyway. And the reason why may tell us a lot about Americas success"
X Link 2023-12-18T16:52Z 49K followers, [----] engagements
"During the holiday season most of us spend more time with family and less time reading headlines. But that doesnt mean the news cycle completely turns off. Our new Short reveals three of the most interesting Christmas happenings in American history"
X Link 2023-12-22T03:50Z 49.2K followers, [----] engagements
"How do you fight declining birthrates In South Korea home to the worlds lowest fertility rates the government decided to close its offices early one day a week so that employees could go home and rectify the problem"
X Link 2023-12-23T00:51Z 49.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Marie Antoinette never said Let them eat cake. And Napoleon wasnt actually that short. Turns out many popular stories from history are totally false"
X Link 2023-12-24T00:33Z 49.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Can you care about the climate without panicking about the climate The evidence suggests there are reasons for optimism. Technological innovation means that many of our biggest fears about climate change may not play out the way we think"
X Link 2023-12-24T13:33Z 49.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Holiday History: On Christmas Eve in [----] the White House nearly burned down while President Herbert Hoover was hosting a Christmas party. And the Hoover Administration had to ask Congress for money for repairs because the White House wasnt insured"
X Link 2023-12-24T17:33Z 55.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Cows produce so much methane that some activists suggest the only solution is for humans to shift to more plant-based diets. But there may be an easier solution: innovation. Researchers developed a feed supplement that can reduce cows methane emissions by over 95%"
X Link 2023-12-26T11:53Z 49.8K followers, 16.5K engagements
"In recent years many critics have said that the Supreme Court is uniquely out of control. Heres the thing: People have been saying that for the entirety of American history"
X Link 2023-12-27T17:30Z 50.1K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] the U.S. Army fell [-----] troops short of its annual recruiting goal. In [----] the Air Force and the Navy also fell short of recruiting targets. Where is Americas next generation of servicemembers going to come from"
X Link 2023-12-27T22:08Z 49.4K followers, [----] engagements
"New York City is the leading supplier of people moving to Miami. LA is the leading supplier of people moving to Phoenix. And San Francisco is the leading supplier of people moving to Sacramento"
X Link 2023-12-29T03:55Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The World Bank ranked the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as the least efficient in the world. Why are we so far behind âž¡"
X Link 2023-12-30T12:21Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Many states have laws that keep rival car dealerships from selling the same cars in the same neighborhood. That drives up prices. A [----] study found that increasing the distance between Honda dealerships by just [--] miles increased the average price of the Honda Accord by $500"
X Link 2024-01-05T13:03Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Chinese government has grown increasingly comfortable using social media as a weapon. In [----] YouTube reported shutting down over [-----] channels because they were part of Chinese influence operations"
X Link 2024-01-06T02:57Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Girls are often ready for school at a younger age than boys. The resulting educational disparities can compound over time. In the 4th grade girls reading proficiency is [--] percentage points higher than boys. By the time they reach the 8th grade its grown to [--] points higher"
X Link 2024-01-06T12:28Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Supreme Court justices agree across ideological lines more than most people realize. In its supposedly polarized 2021-2022 session nearly 1/3 of the Courts cases ended with unanimous 9-0 rulings"
X Link 2024-01-07T03:39Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] American patients had to wait around [--] days to schedule orthopedic surgery. In Canada patients had to wait an average of [--] weeks for the same procedure"
X Link 2024-01-07T13:42Z 50.1K followers, [----] engagements
"One analysis of the port in Rotterdam in the Netherlands estimated that its use of automation allowed it to move 80% more cargo than the non-automated American port in Oakland in the same amount of time"
X Link 2024-01-07T14:38Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Can you care about the climate without panicking about the climate The evidence suggests there are reasons for optimism. Technological innovation means that many of our biggest fears about climate change may not play out the way we think"
X Link 2024-01-07T17:30Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] the International Space Station suffered damage when it was hit by a fleck of paint no bigger than a few thousandths of a millimeter across. An object larger than [--] centimeters should shatter a satellite or spacecraft into pieces"
X Link 2024-01-08T12:32Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"What do all wealthy countries have in common and all poor countries lack As our new video explains the recipe for national prosperity isnt a secret and it can work anywhere"
X Link 2024-01-10T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 2.9M engagements
"Between [----] and [----] Singapore a country thats smaller than New York City and has virtually no natural resources became nearly [--] times wealthier. How did that happen"
X Link 2024-01-11T18:24Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Are some nations destined to be poor The evidence suggests not. Between [----] and [----] Romania a country once known for its poverty became 20 times wealthier adjusted for inflation"
X Link 2024-01-12T11:01Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Supreme Court justices are often portrayed as partisan political operators. But over the past decade an average of 43% of the Courts cases were decided unanimously every year"
X Link 2024-01-12T22:35Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The wealth gap between free and unfree countries is enormous. In fact researchers found that the poorest people in free countries were more than twice as wealthy as the average person in unfree countries"
X Link 2024-01-13T22:49Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Over 80% of the ocean has never been mapped explored or even seen by humans. Over 91% of maritime species are unidentified. Theres no telling whats left to be discovered deep underwater"
X Link 2024-01-14T13:34Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Scientists are experimenting with 3-D printing human organs on the International Space Station where it works better thanks to microgravity. In the future 3-D printing could provide food or medical care for astronauts on deep space journeys"
X Link 2024-01-17T00:34Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The biggest culprits behind our national debt are popular benefits programs like Social Security and Medicare. A typical retired couple will have paid about $160000 into Medicare over their working lifetimes and collect more than $500000 in benefits"
X Link 2024-01-17T02:56Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A penny is worth one cent. Making a penny costs nearly three cents. The result: The U.S. lost over $93 million producing the coin in [----]. Our new Short tells the story"
X Link 2024-01-17T13:30Z 49.8K followers, 415.3K engagements
"America spends around three cents producing a single penny. In [----] alone the United States lost over $93 million by producing the coin"
X Link 2024-01-18T18:24Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Are certain parts of the world just uniquely blessed (or cursed) when it comes to wealth Virtually everywhere you look Asia South America the Middle East there are countries that buck the prevailing trends. What explains the difference"
X Link 2024-01-19T12:58Z 48.3K followers, [----] engagements
"For decades many people worried about the perils of overpopulation. These days Underpopulation is the bigger concern. As birthrates plummet throughout the world should we be worried âž¡"
X Link 2024-01-20T14:02Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Thanks to inflation the penny is practically worthless. And heres the crazy part: America spends around three cents to mint a single penny. In other words making one penny costs three pennies"
X Link 2024-01-20T23:06Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"America is running low on doctors. What can we do to get more doctors stat âž¡"
X Link 2024-01-21T22:05Z 49.8K followers, [--] engagements
"In recent years many critics have said that the Supreme Court is uniquely out of control. Heres the thing: People have been saying that for the entirety of American history"
X Link 2024-01-22T00:28Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"During WWII American military production was so efficient that we produced a new B-24 bomber every 63 minutes. Could we pull off that kind of feat today"
X Link 2024-01-23T03:59Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"(Almost) the entire Kite & Key staff trekked from nine different states to our headquarters in New York City. We reflected on what weve accomplished since launch less than three years ago 100M+ video views and an audience of [------] and focused on the exciting future ahead"
X Link 2024-01-23T21:07Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Is America on a glide path to a renewable energy future Actually its a bit more complicated than that. As our new video explains there are powerful physical and economic constraints on where we get our energy"
X Link 2024-01-24T13:30Z 60.5K followers, 3M engagements
"To get the same amount of power produced by one typical nuclear reactor youd need over [--] million solar panels"
X Link 2024-01-25T01:20Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Think fake news is a recent phenomenon Tell that to the newspaper readers who were convinced there was life on the Moon in the 1830s. Thats far from the only hoax in the history of the American media"
X Link 2024-01-27T01:04Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How has America reduced carbon emissions in recent years Wind and solar both helped a bit. But the shift from coal to natural gas did more than twice as much"
X Link 2024-01-27T22:59Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Its been estimated that a single asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter may contain metals worth as much as $10 quintillion a number larger than the size of the entire global economy. âž¡"
X Link 2024-01-28T13:33Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"To meet just 10% of Americas electricity needs wed need a wind farm the size of New Hampshire"
X Link 2024-01-29T12:39Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Are some nations destined to be poor The evidence suggests not. Between [----] and [----] Romania a country once known for its poverty became 20 times wealthier adjusted for inflation"
X Link 2024-01-30T01:35Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] a meteor exploded over a desolate part of Russia. The blast was a thousand times more powerful than the bomb at Hiroshima. If the meteor had struck five hours earlier it would have hit St. Petersburg (population: [---] million). Instead it flattened [--] million trees"
X Link 2024-01-30T11:51Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Do frogs not notice being boiled Do we really not know how bumblebees can fly Does the color red enrage bulls A lot of what weve been told about the animal kingdom isn't true"
X Link 2024-01-31T10:50Z 49.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How many agencies are in the federal government Its a simple question but no one can agree on the answer"
X Link 2024-02-01T01:06Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
"If you were a foreign power trying to manipulate the U.S. how would you do it Spies Hackers Actually Americas adversaries are trying to target our movies"
X Link 2024-02-02T03:56Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Department of Energy . only spends about 12% of its budget on energy. Their actual focus Something a bit more explosive"
X Link 2024-02-03T03:01Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Catastrophic asteroid strikes (like the one that killed the dinosaurs) happen about every [---] million years on average. But smaller strikes are far more common. NASA says they could happen at any time. Is there anything we can do about it âž¡"
X Link 2024-02-04T01:32Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Plastic waste in the ocean is a serious problem but did you know over 80% of it comes from Asia"
X Link 2024-02-04T03:36Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington spends a lot of money: $4.4 trillion in [----]. And when youre moving that kind of cash its perhaps inevitable that some of it will end up in the wrong place. How much In [----] alone the federal government lost $67 billion to payments it should never have made"
X Link 2024-02-04T17:27Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Beginning in the middle of the 20th century America shut down most of its mental institutions. The good news: The mentally ill are no longer suffering in asylums. The bad news: Theyre just suffering everywhere else. âž¡"
X Link 2024-02-05T14:53Z 49.9K followers, [----] engagements
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