There is a famous phenomenon that emerges across a whole host of domains called Price’s Law. Put simply, the square root of all inputs provide 50% of the outputs. This can be seen everywhere; a small number of artists on Spotify make up most of the listens, a small number of Premier League players score…

It wasn’t planned, but it certainly feels like Australia Week. A few days ago I did a deep dive on ANZAC Day. Today, I want to indulge in the most common Australian conversation: complaining about fuel prices. Right now, the average fuel price in Aus is $1.98 a liter, or $7.5 a gallon. That is…

I came across an interesting story the other day of how Dave Ramsey celebrates Christmas with his employees. For those who don’t know the name, Dave Ramsey is best known for providing information and help on personal finance. He has had his share of criticism, most because his techniques and suggestions are aimed at, and…

After explaining the history of ANZAC Day yesterday, today I wanted to share our experience of the service we attended. Traditionally, an Anzac Day service starts at dawn. I haven’t been to many that have though; when I was a child I remember going to the War Memorial in Melbourne and remembering it being very…

The 25 of April is ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand. It is our equivalent to Remembrance Day or Memorial Day. In 1915, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp landed at Gallipoli, a rugged cliff faced area in modern day Turkey. The Ottoman Empire had allied with Germany in World War 1, and…

Our neighbours are moving to Portland this weekend. We’re going to miss them. Sophia and Jackson are the dream couple to live next to. They have a delightful dog called Edie, who O adores, and regularly come round with baked goods and gifts. They help take out our rubbish if we forget, and vice versa….