The Western canon refers to literature, music, philosophy, and art regarded as exemplary and originating from the Western hemisphere. Works under this label become referred to as “classics” and establish a standard that can be used for analysis and comparison with other works.

Indulgences in Catholicism are a practice whereby the Church grants full or partial remission from the punishment of sin (reducing the time spent in purgatory). Quantified indulgences refer to quantifying what is being given (i.e. money, alms, prayers, pilgrimages), and quantifying the remission from the punishment of sin (days or years shaved off of purgatory). By the late Middle Ages, indulgences were mostly used to support public works like hospitals, churches, and schools until financial indulgences were banned under pressure from the Protestant Reformation. Reforms in the 20th century largely abolished quantified indulgences.

Counterfeit fish involves mislabeling cheaper species as pricier ones, affecting health, sustainability, and fairness. Pangasius, predominantly farmed in Vietnam, is the most widely used counterfeit fish globally, substituting cod, halibut, and sole. The counterfeit seafood market is estimated to be worth billions annually.

Moral skepticism is a school of thought that doubts the existence of moral knowledge, including objective and subjective moral truths.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global All Stars is a reality competition featuring drag queens from worldwide Drag Race franchises, often called the “Olympics of Drag.” Each week includes a runway and challenges like comedy, design, or dance. Queens invest heavily in outfits, often spending thousands. While franchises like Drag Race Canada (judged by Brooke Lynn Hytes) or Drag Race Philippines (judged by Mama Pao) thrive locally, RuPaul-judged franchises, including GAS, draw larger audiences. The first GAS season faced criticism for favoring English-speaking queens over ESL contestants, though some foreign queens valued the exposure despite early eliminations.

Examples of accelerated independence include not finding a partner to focus on self-improvement, needing to 'love yourself before you love other people,' only making friends out of necessity.

Mandatory Minimum Penalties (MMPs) in Canada require judges to impose minimum sentences for certain crimes. Bill C-5 (2022) repealed many MMPs for drug and firearm offenses, aiming to reduce systemic racism and promote rehabilitation.

Formula 1 (F1) competitions includes the design, build, and innovation of the car in addition to driver skill. In recent years, there have been criticisms of the sport due to the richest teams constantly winning races. The current seasonal cost-cap is $135 million dollars, adjusted for inflation. This includes the cost of replacing cars for different races, tire replacements, car development and salaries. This September, at the Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris racing for McLaren won with a +20 second gap and a car that cost $12-15 million dollars