What I learned from Wikipedia last night: Stone Age Edition

Michael learns about the pre-historic origins of Stonehenge, those that built it, and how The Flintstones may have been accurate in its depiction of which animal was higher up on the food chain at the time.

Hummer Drivers Get More Tickets

In a minor case of Instant Karma, insurance risk management company Quality Planning Corporation reports its latest study concludes Hummer drivers get almost five times more traffic tickets than the rest of us. After reviewing 1,700,000 tickets, the company found the Hummer H2 and H3 are the most frequently ticketed vehicles on the road.
The sense of power that Hummer drivers derive from their vehicle may be directly correlated with the number of violations they incur, or perhaps Hummer drivers, by virtue of their driving position, are less likely to notice road hazards, signs, pedestrians and other drivers. – Raj Bhat, president of Quality Planning
Not everyone is so diplomatic:
Hummer drivers feel like kings of the road because of their elevated driving positions. As these statistics show, they are leading the pack when it comes to violating the law, which may reflect their driving attitude. – Mark Foster, Author of A Nation on Wheels: The Automobile Culture in America Since 1945
Just because you’ve decided to give the environment a big Fuck You, doesn’t make you the only jerk on the road. The study reveals the fuel efficient Scion tC and xB are numbers two and three on the list.

Source: Wired Magazine
Source: Quality Planning Corporation