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TIL about Benner's Cycle - a predictive pattern created by an Ohian farmer in 1872 that tried to predict economic boom and bust cycles between 1873 and 2059

For the most part the predicted market peaks and troughs are pretty accurate. This is more of a statistical analysis (using past numbers to predict future behavior) than a Nostradamus getting high and pulling predictions out of his ass.

But still, there's a degree of confirmation bias influencing the believers (and conversely instinctive skepticism affecting doubters) that come into okay.

Either way, I think it's an interesting tidbit from the past.

TIL about Benner's Cycle - a predictive pattern created by an Ohian farmer in 1872 that tried to predict economic boom and bust cycles between 1873 and 2059https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benner%27s_cycleOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
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Spain's Gavi: Argentina players shouldn't be punished for World Cup final fracas

"No, to be honest, I don't think they should be suspended," Gavi told reporters on Tuesday when asked about the Argentinian players that were involved in the fracas.

"I realize it doesn't set a good example for the children, but there's also that side to football that's a bit more violent," Gavi said.

"Perhaps the most logical thing, in my view, would be to send him off during the match and leave it at that, but as I say, at the end of the day I think it's all part of football and that's just the way it has to be."

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49423285/spain-gavi-argentina-players-shouldnt-punished-world-cup-final-fracasOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
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Crystal Palace Win 2025–26 Conference League Title With Historic Victory Over Rayo Vallecano

Well done to Crystal Palace. Their very first season in Europe and they win the Conference League (after being screwed out of a place in the Europe League by UEFA). This marks only their second ever major trophy, after winning last seasons FA Cup. So it's long overdue. A fitting farewell for outgoing manager Oliver Glasner.

Crystal Palace Win 2025–26 Conference League Title With Historic Victory Over Rayo Vallecanohttps://www.si.com/soccer/crystal-palace-win-2025-26-conference-league-title-historic-victory-rayo-vallecanoOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
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Thierry Henry says he barely even spoke to one former Arsenal star who changed his career

Interesting insights into Thierry and Dennis' relationship while they were at Arsenal. They barely talked or spent time together, but they had a kind of psychic link in the pitch. In large part because when Thierry first arrived with us he went out of his way to mimic how Dennis played.

Thierry Henry says he barely even spoke to one former Arsenal star who changed his careerhttps://www.arsenalinsider.com/news/thierry-henry-says-one-former-arsenal-star-changed-his-career-but-they-barely-even-spoke-to-each-other/Open linkView original on lemmy.world
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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president

The decision does not affect all of Trump's tariffs but invalidates those implemented using an emergency law.

Delivering a major blow to President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that he exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs using a law reserved for a national emergency.

The justices, divided 6-3 held that Trump's aggressive approach to tariffs on products entering the United States from across the world was not permitted under a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the presidenthttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-strikes-trumps-tariffs-major-blow-president-rcna244827Open linkView original on lemmy.world
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