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Todaily: 4.7.24

  • HIstory of "chicory coffee" (Southern US?) Why? 
    •  "its use as a coffee substitute or ingredient dating back to early 1800s France. It became particularly popular in New Orleans during the Civil War when coffee importation was blocked, leading locals to turn to chicory as an alternative. This tradition continues today, with "New Orleans coffee" often referring to coffee blended with chicory"
  • With Powerball chances, chance of winning with 1 ticket vs 100 tickets statistically significant?
    • A study is statistically significant if theP value is less than the pre-specified alpha. Stated succinctly:
      • A P value less than a predetermined alpha is considered a statistically significant result
      • A P value greater than or equal to alpha is not a statistically significant result.

  • The "Manacled Mormon case"
    • "McKinney's trial was highly publicized, and she became a controversial figure, with the media portraying her in various lights, from a lovesick woman to a dangerous predator."
    • "McKinney's life after the "Manacled Mormon" case continued to be marked by unusual and sometimes criminal behavior."
      • "In 2008, she made headlines again for cloning her pet dog in South Korea, an endeavor that reportedly cost over $50,000."
      • "She was involved in various legal troubles, including a lawsuit against filmmaker Errol Morris for his documentary "Tabloid," which covered her story."
      • "In 2019, McKinney was accused of running over and killing a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor with her truck in the San Fernando Valley." 
        • "She was declared mentally unfit to stand trial and was ordered to be housed in a mental-health facility"
  • Monkey Man controversy / Class or caste?