Surely, most of you by now have seen the Domino’s commercial about “pizza insurance“. While most of you probably recognize it as a gimmick, I can’t help but take it more seriously. So, today I’m going to evaluate two things. Does pizza insurance provide value to the customer? Is Domino’s Continue Reading
Truly, the Worst Gambler In America
I really didn’t think I’d have to write again about gamblers who don’t understand risk after addressing it here and, to some extent, here, but then I stumbled on the story of Jim McIngvale, aka Mattress Mack. Mattress Mack owns a furniture chain in Houston called Gallery Furniture. You may Continue Reading
Impeachment: What the Democrats Are Really Telling You
This is not a political blog, so I will not opine on the merits of impeachment. One thing this blog does do though is look at why people act the way they do. So, I think I have an interesting spin on what the “hidden message” is that the Democrats Continue Reading
The Worst Gambler In America
A recent ESPN story highlighted a sports gambler who has made some large NBA bets. The problem is they are foolish, irresponsible bets. The bettor in question likes to bet on NBA favorites to make the playoffs. The odds on this are deeply in the money. Last season, he bet Continue Reading
Lessons From Jeopardy
I’ll Take Analytical Hacks For $100, Alex Who is James Holzhauer? Why am I writing about Jeopardy? When I first heard there was some guy on a big winning streak, I assumed he was just another really smart guy who knew obscure stuff. Then, I read a couple stories on Continue Reading