With the increase in biscuit sales in the UK, the famed Jaffa Cakes have had a successful few years. However, these circular-shaped biscuit-sized cakes bear some controversy. There is a longstanding debate regarding whether the chocolate should be on the top or the bottom, alongside whether they are cakes, or actually biscuits. McVitie’s own website shows it with the chocolate layer at the top, but their spokesperson says otherwise: “our Jaffa Cakes go through a reservoir of chocolate, so the chocolate is at the bottom” Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
