‘13,000 pounds (about 8 tons)’
The same people report on the economy.
I have a theory on how “business reporters” are selected. Whenever newspapers or networks go on J-school reporting trips, they always ask the prospective recruits if they can reconcile a checkbook. Whoever raises their hand gets put on the business desk. I suspect only about 2 in 10 qualify.
Similarly, sports reporters are those who are too dumb to be general assignment reporters.