Meta doesn’t want you to read this

March 21, 2025

Meta doesn’t want you to read this: A new memoir by Facebook’s former director of public policy, Sarah Wynn-Williams, alleges how Zuck buddied up to China, refused to take meetings before noon, wanted her to plan a mob for his arrival in China, and exposes other Meta execs. Meta denies everything. But Careless People has already sold 60,000 copies in its first week and is a top 10 Amazon bestseller.

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14% decrease

That’s how much less money the “Tooth Fairy” is giving out these days. A survey of 1,000 parents shows payouts dropped from an average of $5.84 to $5.01. Brace yourselves, I was lucky if I got a quarter! What do tooth fairies have on their phones? Bluetooth! (Share this one with the kiddos!)

$65 a night

What it’ll cost you to skip the hotel and stay in a convent run by sisters in Rome. Rooms come with the basics like a single bed, drawers and a sink (paywall link). Plus, there’s a simple buffet-style breakfast waiting for you every morning at 7 a.m. Blessings included, obviously. Remember to leave some Rome in your suitcase for souvenirs. (Oh, it’s a good one!)

117 years old

The remarkable age Maria Branyas Morera reached before passing away last August. Scientists discovered her secret: genes that kept her cells acting 17 years younger and gut bacteria as healthy as an infant’s. Longevity goals, anyone?

6,600 pounds

That’s how much the largest digital camera ever built weighs, and it’s ready to snap pictures of the cosmos. With a ridiculous 3,200-megapixel sensor, scientists hope the LSST camera will help answer questions about the universe’s origins.

4,000 mph

Speed the SR-72, a top secret hypersonic jet, is said to reach. The U.S. aircraft is anticipated to break the sound barrier this year at speeds exceeding Mach 6, making it the fastest plane ever. You could fly from New York to Los Angeles in under 37 minutes. Vroom-vroom! Watch this video about it now.

36,000

Cases of cancer each year are linked to CT scans. Some radiologists are using up to three times the radiation to get clearer pics, even if a lower dose would work. About 90 million scans are done in a year. This could cause 2% of all diagnoses.

From 46% to 26%

The drop in remote work from Oct. 2020 to today. Over 60% of job seekers still want to work from home, but those postings are down 46% across all industries. The 3.4% hiring rate is the lowest in 10 years. We’re hiring!

55 inches

How big the display will be in Cadillac’s new 2025 Escalade SUV, stretching nearly door to door across the dashboard. Drivers get a 35-inch touch screen, while passengers have their own 20-inch entertainment system. Prices will be announced later this year. How do you get your Cadillac to the 2nd level of a mall? You use the Escalader.

$200,000 a year

Make this or less, and your kid can attend Harvard tuition-free. Earning under $100,000? Housing and meals get covered, too (paywall link). The new program rolls out in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Up to $1.3 million annually

Netflix just listed this eye-popping salary for a new remote job. The role? “General Manager of Games,” overseeing business strategy and development for their flagship franchises. One catch: You’ll need at least 10 years of senior leadership experience to get it.