markusturm on Nostr: The median salary today is $65,000. In 1970 it was $8,500. Looks like progress. Until ...
The median salary today is $65,000.
In 1970 it was $8,500.
Looks like progress.
Until you measure it in gold.
1970: 236 ounces
2026: 15 ounces
Published at
2026-08-20 15:56:59 UTCEvent JSON
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