MLS Sociology, Research Practice

 

Daniella:

The History of Pizza

According to history.com, pizza was invented in southwestern Italy, in the city of Naples.  There was a poor working class that required food that could be consumed quickly.  But, it was Queen Margarita who made it famous, and she is who the Margarita pizza is named after.  Based on the research, here started the pizza season in Italy.  The article says that the workers who immigrated to the US and other parts of Europe helped spread the popularity o pizza around the world. 

 

Isabella:

Zara

According to the New York Times, the company was founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega as a family business in Galicia, a city in northern Spain.  He then incorporated many other brands and called the group Inditex.  Based on the research, Zara takes about 70% of the revenue from the entire group, with sales of 19.6 billion Euros in 2021.  The clothing retailer has nearly 3,000 stores around the world, and it is well-known for its ability to develop many products and get it to the stores within two weeks. 

Yuito:

The Popularity of Pickleball

According to the sports and fitness industry association (SFIA) topline participation report, pickleball was the fastest growing sport in 2023.  In 2022, there were around 8.9 million pickleball players, however in 2021, there were 4.9 million players, which means the pickleball’s popularity is increasing dramatically.  Nowadays, there are 36.5 million players who have played pickleball at least once in the US. 

 

Sumire:

Healthy Habits

According to Beneo, a company that sells products with plant-based ingredients, almost 1 in 2 consumers in the world say they sometimes replace meals with a quick bite, skipping traditional meals.  This has become a common eating habit of consumers worldwide. 

 

Honoka:

Avatar (the movie)

According to the box office module, Avatar is the movie that has made the most money around the world.  The website says the reason of its popularity is because it is both visually and technologically innovative, and also its sequel, Avatar: The Way of the Water is the third highest grossing film.

 

Ami:

The Effects of Stretching on Mental Health

According to Columbine Health System Center, stretching reduces the muscle tension thereby reducing the cycle of tension from tightening and pain.  Stretching has been shown to increase serotonin levels, the hormone that helps stabilize our mood, reduces stress, and makes overall feel good, which causes a reduction in depression and anxiety. 

 

Kenata:

The History of Football

According to Britannica, the games set of rules were put into place in 1863, when England’s Football Association was created.  Professional leagues began appearing in the late 1880s, and (FIFA) was founded in 1904, and has hosted the World Cup every year since 1930.  It is now played on all continents, in over 200 countries with over 250 million players. 

Nanami:

Dogs

*According to National Geographic Kids, dogs can be as smart as 2-year old children, so dogs can learn over 100 words. Also dogs have a fantastic sense of smell.  Dogs smell is at least four times more sensitive than humans. 

 

Yuna:

Haagen Dazs

According to the official website of Haagen Dazs, it began in 1960 with two Polish immigrants from the Bronx, NY.  They opened their first store on November 15, 1976 in Brooklyn.  The Haagen Dazs name was invented by Mattus since it was Danish sounding.