This recession was particularly ravaging to many businesses. ~1.5 million businesses have already closed their doors. Here is a more in depth look at where businesses are closing and why:
via www.businesspundit.com
The standard American diet is filled with sugar. We all know sugar is sweet, but it has an unsavory side, too. Sugar is poisoning us, and most of the time we don’t even know just how much we’re consuming. The sweet stuff may not be so sweet after all.
via www.skitzone.com
With the release of The Expendables this week, children of the 80s have many reasons to celebrate. Some of "our generation's" greatest action heroes are returning to the big screen. Not only that, they're bringing with them the kind of action that made us want to be them in the first place. Good old fashion action - the kind with machine guns with grenade launchers attached - the kind with limbs blowing off - the kind with Dolph Lundgren!
With all the stars in this movie, screenjunkies.com wanted to look at each Expendable's career highs and lows - because for every First Blood, there's a Judge Dredd... via www.screenjunkies.com
This map shows 2010 Mothers' Index around the world. The Mothers' Index helps document conditions for mothers and children in 160 countries and shows where mothers fare best and where they face the greatest hardships.
via chartsbin.com (Click here to see an interactive map)
If you have a good credit score, part of that means you’re always paying your credit card bills on time. For people that do pay their bills on time, it can be difficult to imagine how credit card companies ever make money and how much money they could possibly be making. Here’s a look at how credit works and how these companies make their dough.
via financialhighway.com
At one time or another we have all had the day dream about traveling back in time like Biff in Back To The Future 2 and betting on events you know the outcome of. The plan is simple, figure out some events you want to bet on, find out the final outcomes, find a time machine, and head back in time to place an enormous bet and then fly back to the future to enjoy your winnings and interest. Well its not that simple but you get the idea. Unfortunately that plan is incredibility flawed; minus the entire time travel concept. Don’t believe us? Check out the infographic below and see for yourself.
via nflinjury.com
We're all familiar with the generic stable of McDonald's menu items, we continue to be amazed by the crazy stuff you can get at a McDonald's overseas. In fact, we might have to move to Germany. In Deutschland, you can order a beer with your double cheeseburger. After all, eat too much of this stuff and your doctor -- and belly -- isn't going to be pleased.
via www.lemondrop.com
The company that once proclaimed, "don't be evil" now adds... "unless its good for the shareholders". From scanning and retaining info to censoring the internet.
via www.focus.com
What is the future of your entertainment consumption? We know movie theaters aren’t going anywhere despite how awful 3D is and the mounting ticket prices, but what about movie rentals and online streaming? To give you an idea, we are comparing two of the biggest players in movie rentals to help you decide which option is more worth the money.
via www.techi.com
If you’re a fan of the History Channel, you’re probably already familiar with gangs and gang culture in the United States. For everyone else, here’s a primer on gang activity and how to be safe.
via www.popjolly.com