Of the 69 countries that still criminalize homosexuality, over half of them are in Africa (as of 2021). Here are the numbers behind the ongoing fight for legalizing homosexuality…
A Look at One of the Biggest Natural Disasters Ever…The Japanese Earthquake 2011
On March 11, 2011 an undersea megathrust earthquake occurred in the north-western pacific ocean. The epicenter was 45 miles east of the Oshika Peninsula of Tohoku Japan…
The History of French Fries and Ketchup
French fries and ketchup are an irresistible combination of salty and sweet flavors. How did they come to be partners? Here is the history of the relationship between French fries and ketchup…
What People Eat… 500 or 50,000 Calories Per Day
It’s no secret, humans can get by on a wide range of different diets and calorie intakes. This data visualization shows just how extreme this range can be, going from 500 calories all the way up to 50,000 calories per day.
What Happens When You Quit Smoking?
What happens when you stop smoking? Some amazing things. Here is a timeline for the next 15 years of non-smoking and what it can do to your health.
America’s Scary Drug Habit… The Most Prescribed Drugs
Known as being the largest prescription drug consumer in the world, here is a visual guide to which drugs are most prescribed. The chart is broken down by which illness the drugs are treating, and then further broken down by medicine name.
Yet Another Reason Daylight Savings Time is the Worst
There are very few things Americans agree on these days, but a mutual hatred for Daylight Savings time seems to be one of them. A recent study has shown that the Monday after Daylight Savings time has an increased occurrence of heart attacks.
What are the Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures in the US?
With the rise of social media and an increased focus on physical appearance, the rates of plastic surgery have begun to skyrocket. Interestingly, the type of procedure most Americans are opting for has also begun to shift.
Perk Up Your Meals With Delicious Fresh Herbs
Herbs are healthy and delicious and best eaten fresh which is why you may want to try growing your own. This way you’re sure of an almost endless supply of fresh ready to use herbs to perk up your favorite dishes.
The Simple Trick To Estimating Calorie Burn
Tracking calories is a notoriously tricky science. For every snide weight loss expert declaring that “it’s as easy as calories in, calories out”, there’s confusing literature on how inaccurate most calorie estimates are.