WORLD WRAP
IQ and Alcohol Consumption
According to a number of studies childhood intelligence and alcohol consumption inclination during adulthood are directly correlated .
The findings indicate that it is intelligence itself that influences alcohol consumption, not all the things that accompany intelligence.
Wind Power Maintenance Costs
As the wind power capacity is growing year by year, the emerging challenge for the wind industry is to minimize maintenance costs. Currently 75% of the maintenance cost comes from reactive maintenance and specialists denote that focusing on predictive maintenance by utilizing computerized maintenance management systems is the shortest path to cost reduction.
Destination Asia
What to choose from an immense continent with 49 countries like Asia? This inclusive travel guide presents 16 of the most popular places to visit across Asia based on solid travelers’ reviews.
Smartphones vs Digital Cameras
Smartphones and tablets are now almost in every household, and they are often even replacing traditional desktops or, even more surprisingly, digital cameras. See the how much “pain” the smartphone industry caused, in terms of profits, to camera manufacturers.
Turning Fat to Energy
A quite keen infographic that examines the obesity situation in the US with a fresh look. Just think what would happen if obese and overweight Americans, who account for 70% of the general population, would turn their fat into electricity. That is FAT-tricity!
Australian Mining Industry
Australian land is rich in ore resources and owns a big share of the global production for many of the commonly used mined materials such as Gold, Silver, Bauxite etc. Mining industry shows a notable growth rate over the last decade followed by proportional increase in mine related job positions.
Canada Confidential
60% of polar bears are found in Canada, most of the world’s maple syrup comes from Quebec, Canada ranks to the countries with the lowest corruption rate, and is the origin of basketball. Some of the the facts that make Canada a wonderful place to live. Discover the rest.
Incredible Dubai
Dubai is a fantastic place to live, work and bring up a family. This infographic presents 10 amazing facts about Dubai.
IQ by College Major
Did you know that your college major preference says a lot about your brain and specifically your IQ? This graphic shows some of the most common majors with the average graduates’ IQ attached and grouped by the hemisphere side they mostly relate to.
Buyers or Renters US Market
Are you more into buying or renting a home? This report presents the pros and cons of these 2 options together with some statistics and US from the US real estate market for the last 3 years.
Real Estate Projections 2013
1,767 real estate professionals are surveyed by RealEstate.com to express their views regarding the past and present health of their local markets. now and then than they have been for years. Realtors anticipate that all aspects of their markets will improve.
Federal Cooking Jobs
It seems that federal agencies in the US “suffer” from money leaking. It is estimated that more than $12,4 trillion is missing from national accounts and there are indications implying that even more money is missing through the small cracks of the government financial system. See some representative examples of federal fraud as picked and reported by masters in accounting.
Winter Olympics History
5 months left for Winter Olympics 2014. Seven sports, 1300 medals and three mascots are just some numbers of the next games taking place in Sochi of Russia. Have a look back at some quirky facts from Winter Olympics history.
Pound Value Around the World
The title is tricky. Actually it’s not about a financial report but rather a mapping of pound value across various popular holiday destinations for British tourists based on common holiday expenses. Britons now know where they get more for less!
Holiday in Luxury
Should you ever become the owner of a 1 billion dollars windfall you need to know how to lavish and get the most of the most luxurious holiday you ever dreamed.
Orlando Confidential
What makes Orlando so special that is considered a hot spot on the holiday destination map? With 5 of the most renowned theme parks residing there, it’s no guess that you will live the most dashing holidays.
Most Popular Assault Rifles
The AK-47 and the AR-15 can even be slightly similar, but they are completely different when it comes to their features. Our infographic will tell you why.
Seabed Mining
Drills are ready to bore the ocean floor and take out the buried treasure “waiting” there for the mining giants to come. No guess that the money is big and there’s a bunch of private and national ventures that have their eyes on slicing the pie. At the same time, there are voices warning about the detrimental consequences of breaking in the ocean rarefied. The question is “does it worth the price?”
US Student Loan Debt Crisis
Student loan debt in the US has gone 4X up since 2003 and banks seem to be determined to keep leeching students and likewise their families. Outstanding debt has evolved to a flap and lower to middle income households are in despair. See a breakdown of banking on education with historical data.
US Wiretapping History
Chances are that you have heard or read about the story of Edward Snowden and the hullabaloo that his rattling statements fired. Here you will learn all the story about American wiretapping as part of the never ending and ambiguous dilemma of privacy vs security.
Pet Proof Home
Pets like to go around and play the “scavenger hunt” by nosing everywhere in your home. But they cannot sense the money or sentimental cost of the damages they leave behind. This “cute” infographic introduces some tips for training your pet and protect your belongings.
TV Reckless Drivers
If this was a contest, wouldn’t you like to know who the biggest and most famous uninsurable drivers are? MoneySuperMarket compiled this graphic to highlight the top 5 TV personas that evidently screw it up when it comes to driving.
Who is Behind Bitcoin
Have you ever heard of Bitcoin? It’s a revolutionary electronic cash system based on digital currency. Satoshi Nakamoto is the name that has been affiliated with the creator of Bitcoin, but no one knows how he looks like. Is he a person. a group of people or even an organization? This infographic photographs some of the people who might be behind this initiative.
Superman Origins
In the mid 50s Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, fraternal friends from Cleveland, came up with the idea of a “villain” named “The Superman”. See how the story of the most famous superhero started and evolved into the Man of Steel we see today.
Infographic Rush
Our favorite infographic content affiliates, Neo Mammalian Studios, utilizing parallax FX shed some light on the intellectual background of the question “Why people love Infographics?”. Here you see the static version but it pays out to see the motion graphic implementation by following the publisher link on the left.
Traveling on Cycle
Miles and miles of fun. That is just one of the things bicycle riding can provide. However, keep in the back of your head the possibility to use your bike for touring around some of the most cycling-friendly countries that have to offer enchanting biking moments. Find all you need on this “cyclographic”.
Magic Yorkshire
A look at what makes the county of Yorkshire so special both internationally and to the people that live there. From the iconic buildings, to the famous faces and the food this infographic breaks down the various areas that Yorkshire has become renowned for.
Shark Attack Paradox
This infographic comes to justify the classic saying “1 picture worth 1000 words”. We say, likely even more. Can a specie’s innate wildness, like sharks, contrast with man’s intention to kill for the sake of money profit?
Picasso Biography Timeline
He’s been valued as one of the greatest and most influential artists of the past century. Being a forerunner of the cubism movement and strong ambassador of neoclassicism and surrealism style, he revolutionized the world of fine arts. This is all about Picasso. See the highlights of his life and work.
Rent is the Trend
This report examines the shift in the US real estate market both for individual properties and apartments. According to recent surveys renters refrain from becoming homeowners and realtors see no good projections for getting them buy. Mortgage eligibility doesn’t seem to be the major cause.
Superman Chronicles
2013 is plausibly a Superman year as its long awaited revival is already out since 10 June (New York Premiere). Take the chance and have a flash-back to the golden age of comics and his history since the first movie, see the revenues his story has yielded through the ages and learn some interesting facts for superhero’s backstory.
Diamond Cost Breakdown
From 90 miles under the ground to your finger, neck, or ear it’s a way too long journey. Learn about the factors that determine the primary cost and the value added to a diamond till its landing in the retail market.
IRS Controversy Explained
People from Top Accounting Degrees get down to the controversial issue of political manipulation of IRS as a means for underhand fund raising with the easement of tax exemption screened under the 501 (c) (4) regulation.
Gender Finance Divide 2013
Some are better at making money, some at saving it, some at spending and few get on with all. Discover the who is who of money management.
Borehole Water Supply 101
Have you ever wondered about the benefits of taking your own water supply off mains and tapping into groundwater to power your business or home? This graphic outlines many of the benefits of utilising borehole water, the applications of it and the savings someone can make.how much you’d be likely to save if you were to utilise a borehole for your water needs.
Family Doctors Income Protection
People from AAFP examine the risk of injury and illness contingency for family doctors and the impact of a long or short-term disability on their financial stability in case of inadequate disability insurance coverage.
Ford Motor Company History
Founded by Henry Ford the motor company has a long and interesting history that is briefed in this nifty infographic. See key company developments and accusations ranging from Ford’s first production car to the popular Model T launch and present day success.
Top Value Homes
Ever wondered which is the biggest and most expensive house in the world? And who is the owner? Find out that and much more in this neat infographic by MoneySupermarket.
Asia Travel Safety for Women
Japan and and Vietnam are deemed as the safest Asian countries for a woman travel alone, according to global safety rank records. Find 8 more safe places to visit in Asia and some tips to make your travelling safe and well.
US Wartime Veterans
This infographic published by the US Census Bureau is a tribute to the valor of America’s wartime veterans and presents the timeline of wars in which US was involved, the death toll for each war period and a breakdown of the living veterans across US.
29 Creativity Boosters
Haven’t you ever found yourself in waning creativity while feeling overwhelmed due to tight schedule or high demanding projects. Find 29 ways to help yourself release the real you.
The World of Tattoos
Tattoos are a form of body art with a history of more than 5,000. The oldest example refers to Iceman tattoo found on the Italian-Austrian border. Have a look at the history, the tools used and some economics around the tattoo industry.
Quirky Last Wish
Over the years many strange things have been requested in the last will & testament of a dying person. Find 10 of the most quirky wills that plausibly marked the deceased.
Cell Phone Car Crashes
It is estimated that only 50% of the fatal car crashes with evidence that cell phone distraction was the cause, are officially attributed to cell use. This situation considerably distorts the national fatal crash reports and misleads the public about the real extent of the problem.
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