How much did you spend this holiday season? If you’re afraid to look at your bank account on New Year’s Day, you’re not alone. Many people spend more than they’d like to acknowledge over the holidays, from buying gifts for family and friends to hosting parties and indulging in treats and drinks aplenty. Although the practice of buying gifts is common across the globe, spending … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Doomsday: Would You Survive?
Would you survive Doomsday? Whether brought upon by a global pandemic or nuclear warfare, it is possible the doomsday clock could strike at any time. While some people are fully prepared for doomsday, the majority of us are have given it little or no thought beyond casual musings. This infographic, created by National Geographic Channel, poses the question in a serious light … [Read more...]
Most Googled Christmas Queries by State
From recipes to the weather report and sports scores to the name of the prime minister of France, we rely on Google for answers to countless queries. And the world’s largest search engine takes no breaks for the holidays, not even Christmas. This infographic, created by website BGR, illustrates the most Googled search terms by state. It features a map of the United States with … [Read more...]
Meteorite Impacts in the Last Century
Meteor showers are a sight to behold. But most of the time, meteors have little or no real effect on earth. That is, until they strike. When that happens, these flying clusters of space-rock can have significant impact, causing craters of varying sizes, depending on the size of the meteor itself. Of course, there’s also the possibility that a meteor striking earth can take out … [Read more...]
Most Popular Horror Movies by State
Despite an overwhelming popular and critical consensus on certain classic and blockbuster films, people’s tastes in movies is, for the most part, subjective. However, as with any kind of art, certain groups of people tend to prefer certain types of movies over others. This can be attributed to socioeconomic factors, background, religion and spirituality and, sometimes, … [Read more...]