Ever noticed how suddenly Pentagon-area pizzas seem to multiply during global turmoil? Legend has it the Pentagon Pizza Index has signaled every major crisis since the Cold War—21 times—so could this recent uptick truly be forecasting WWIII? When delivery data shows surging pizza orders to the Defense Department, people online begin paying attention. With rising…
You’ve seen it: the abandoned grocery cart drifting across the parking lot, slamming into a car or blocking a space. And then there’s the person who walks it all the way back to the corral, rain or shine, no thanks expected. In a time when social behavior is under more scrutiny than ever, a debate…
Shoplifting food items from grocery stores is often viewed simply as theft. However, the motivations behind this act can be complex and varied, extending beyond mere criminality. Understanding *why* people resort to stealing essential items like food requires looking at underlying factors such as poverty, hunger, mental health challenges, and systemic issues. While not excusing…
Grocery stores often face criticism regarding food waste. Images of dumpsters filled with edible, yet discarded, food raise ethical questions. This happens while many community members struggle with food insecurity. Is this level of waste truly an unavoidable cost of doing business? Or could supermarkets implement better strategies? These strategies could reduce waste and simultaneously…