Obesity Rates in Selected Countries

One in six adults in the 33 mostly rich countries of the OECD is obese (measured as a body mass index of 30 or more) according to a report published on September 23rd, 2010. The fattest countries are Mexico and the United States, where around a third of adults are obese. Britain's adults are the biggest in Europe.

via www.economist.com

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Where Is the Silver?

We’re in the heat of a gold rush, but not all that glitters is gold: some of it is silver. And like that of most precious metals these days, the price of silver has been on the rise: up nearly 17% in the past month alone and currently at its  highest since 1980. In this interactive infographic, we look at the world’s top producers of silver. On the "Graph View," meanwhile you can see how global production and the price of silver have changed in the past century.

via www.mint.com
(click the above link to see an interactive map)

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How to Declutter Your Life?

Decluttering your mind is the ultimate "letting go." It’s a necessary part of self-care that we rarely acknowledge, let alone do anything about. So keep the lemon zester, the one-eyed stuffed dog, and Aunt Alma’s kitsch. Ditch the worry, the frustration, the anger, and anything else that’s cluttering your mind’s closet. You’ll be glad you did.

This infographic basic on facts and processes on how someone can declutter their lives and how it can affect the way we live.

via www.flickr.com

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