May 16, 2025

The Advance

THEORY: The Origin of Covid Before Wuhan?

A well researched compelling theory of how Covid-19 got to Wuhan. (20 min)

HISTORY: The Most Dangerous Building in Manhattan

An incredible 30 minute backstory of the Citi building. Why it had to be built in such an odd shape, how they realized it was going to collapse, and what they did about it. (30 min)

CONTEXT: The Best Explanation of Tariffs

Chapter 11: “Who’s Protected By Tariffs?” The simplest and easiest writing explaining the effects of tariffs. (20 min)

THEORY: Tattoos Linked To Cancer?

A study suggests the immune response to tattoo ink may be linked to some cancers. (5 min)

HISTORY: The Story of Early American Water

Every wonder why a 3% tax on tea was the final straw for the early patriots? Well it turns out tea was fundamentally important. (30 min)

HISTORY: The Story of Bell Labs and Modern Advances

The back story of the original Bell Labs. What they are credited with creating, how it played out and how the government shut it down in 1984. (23 min)