A few random observations, charts and factoids to provide some context on what is going on in the world.
Top Tier Blogger
It is reported that there are 600 million blogs online.
I noted in my blog post yesterday that May, 2026 has already seen BeeLine receiving more views than in any month since I began writing.
BeeLine has been averaging almost 5,000 views per day in May, 2026.
That will translate into 100,000-150,000 views for the month.
This may seem small when viewed compared to the major blog sites out there.
However, with 600 million blogs it is not easy to capture views in the blogosphere.
The largest blog sites capture tens of millions of views led by SkySports that generally reports soccer news.
People.com is considered the second largest blog site.
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| Most Popular Blogs Source: https://www.wix.com/blog/blogging-statistics-and-facts |
From my perspective, I do not even consider these as blogs.
I would define them as news consolidation sites.
BeeLine is not going to ever compete with soccer or celebrities for views.
The most popular blog topics are largely related to personal topics---food, health, beauty, parenting, travel, etc.
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| Source: https://www.goatsontheroad.com/blog-topics-that-make-money/ |
BeeLine might touch on these areas once in a while (see orange juice below).
However, these are not the topics where I typically need to bring facts and data to put these issues into better context.
My audience is a more select group who are more interested in a deeper dive at issues that go beyond narratives, headlines and emotions.
The comment I received from Ross yesterday makes me feel very good about what I write about.
Let's put BeeLine's reach this month into better context.
With 600 million blogs out there on the internet what does it take to be considered in the top tier when it comes to audience views?
I went to Google AI for the answer.
Thank you BeeLine readers.
You have made BeeLine a top 1% tier blog.
Where Have The Oranges Gone?
Many of you are familiar with this carton on your breakfast room table.
However, are you aware that Florida is now only producing 5% of the oranges it did 30 years ago?
Brazil produces 70% of the world's orange juice supply today.
Mexico is far behind in second place ahead of the U.S.
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| Global Leaders in Orange Juice Production 2025/2026 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1044896/world-orange-juice-major-producers/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbyKYPINcFOi9H9Mwr69yClVYdVVOPd0vkBtVtZ_82apNvzUzP |
What happened to Florida oranges?
Florida's Natural orange juice is no longer 100% Florida Premium.
It is now a blend of Florida and Mexican oranges.
From the Florida's Natural website.
Covid is not the only disease that came from Asia.
Religion in Iran and the United States
Iran is governed and controlled by a Shia Muslim theocracy.
The official name for the country is the Islamic Republic of Iran.
However, less than one-third of the country identifies as a follower of the Shi'ite Muslim faith.
Just another 5% identify as Sunni Muslims.
Therefore, more than 60% of Iranians are living under the control, laws and restrictions of a religious regime to which they have no affiliation with.
They are trapped within a extremist religious regime that is representative a distinct minority of the country's population.
Some claim that this survey was biased in that it was done online and slanted to those with internet access.
However, even if the % of Muslims in Iran is understated somewhat, contrast that with the United States.
The United States is overwhelmingly a Christian nation.
Almost 80% of the population identify as a Christian.
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| Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Religions_of_the_United_States_pie_chart.svg |
The irony in all of this is that in the United States a very large Christian majority has been increasingly marginalized over the years while in Iran a minority of Shia Muslims rule the Iranian people with an iron hand.
The Conquest of Europe
Meanwhile, in Europe...
Ironically, over the same period at least 50,000 mosques in Iran have closed.
Nothing seems to destroy Islam more than having to live under its strict dictates and rules.
Is this why so many want to move to Western countries?
Beware The Heat
"Packing the Heat" is a slang expression used in the United States to refer to carrying a gun.
It is something Europeans have a hard time understanding with their strict gun laws.
They cannot understand the number of deaths by gun violence there are annually in the United States.
Those in the United States do not understand the aversion that Europeans have for air conditioning.
About 20% of European buildings have air conditioning compared to 90% of homes in the United States.
The widespread European resistance to air conditioning is often attributed to higher energy costs, green policies restricting installations, and cultural preferences for passive cooling.
Which is more dangerous to human life?
Packing heat in the United States or attempting to survive the heat of summer in Europe without AC?
You probably did not expect this answer.
Stay cool in the coming months with a tall, cool glass of Florida orange juice.
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