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Annville, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of corn mazes. The first appeared in 1993.

Photo by K F on Unsplash

On the Lighter Side

October might be a good time to try one of the Philadelphia restaurants rumored to be haunted, or to book a stay in a haunted hotel in the area.

Just in time for Halloween, some spooky stories about candy.

When is Sharing Ownership a Good Decision?

Tom Brady is now the owner of a five percent stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Who will benefit more from this transaction, Brady or the team? Purchasing a minority interest in a privately held entity always carries risks. Will Brady and the other the new owners avoid the challenges faced by most minority-interest owners?

If you are in a dispute with your other owners or if someone is alleging issues with how you are running a company, Asterion can help.

Trends We’re Watching

In a 21st century update of the idea that “it takes a thief to catch a thief,” the U.S. Treasury Department is using AI to detect fraud.

What’s Puzzling Us

Did the restaurant staff eat a customer’s birthday cake?

Why does this resident think his lost bitcoin is the fault of the Welsh municipality Newport City?

Is there a big enough customer base for Titan and their new mascot, Mort?

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All

Two beer cans that were part of a Dutch museum exhibit were thrown in the trash by mistake.

Someone paid just shy of $1.5 million dollars for the Iron Throne from the Game of Thrones.

Robot vacuums have been hacked.

It’s October, so Reebok introduced sneakers inspired by classic monsters.

Thread Recommendations

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 Award winners have been announced. Award winning panoramic photographs are also worth viewing.

The U.S. has a created a new national marine sanctuary off the central California coast.

Watch List

Godzilla at 70: from monster to messenger?

Audio Files

Among Relic Radio’s offerings is a collection of classic radio horror shows.

Spotlight on Ownership Disputes

Asterion, Inc. has experience in assisting businesses, funds, law firms and individuals when business owners are in dispute with their fellow owners.

October 22, 2024