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The point is, there is hardly any food that’s more American. And capitalizing on that are many industries, from fast-food restaurants to cattle growers, to ketchup and mustard producers. But have you ever thought about the scope of the industries involved? In mint.com's latest infographic they dissect a typical hamburger — and they give you the “meat” on the industries involved: the popularity of each ingredient, how much of it is produced annually, and how much of it we consume.

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Polar bears could be extinct in 100 years if climate change continues to melt the North Pole's ice. The North Pole's 'permanent' ice is melting by 10% each year and is likely to speed up as the white ice no longer reflects the sun's heat.

Bears need the ice to feed. They can smell the seals under the ice and can break through it to catch them, or just wait for them to come up for air. Polar bears have always been able to survive the summers with little food, but now, with longer between the ice forming, they are suffering.

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It's a scenario familiar to all: it's evening after a long day of work, or maybe you have a few minutes before going to the gym, or it's Sunday morning and you need a few last -minute ingredients for barbecue. A trip tot the grocery store cannot be avoided. You are quite familiar with the large supermarket chain, in fact there is one year son's school. Their product are surely cheaper and better than those from the small shop on the opposite corner...right? As a consumer have you ever tried to understand the differences between the vegetables you might find in the street market versus the mega stores? Is there a difference in quality? And what are you really paying for? And what about solution... is there a way to buy only what you need?

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Food about you - Festival d'Annecy 2010

See which foods have the most antioxidants, and what the real health benefits are.

Food in India is an institution in itself. There are many countries where food is an important part of life, but why it is so in India.

Check out this infographical look at America's favorite comfort food. This dish really warms our soul. And coats it with a delicious, creamy layer of cheese.

America’s obsession with fast food has a long and interesting history. Dated back as early as the 1920’s, our need for a fast food fix has brought such icon figures as McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Taco Bell to every crevice of America. How far back it goes and just how obsessed America is with these delicious bites!

1. Crazy McDonald's Menu Items From Around The World

Bacon has often been referred to as "nature's candy." No matter how you slice it, it's always delicious. Even vegetarians have trouble resisting this meaty treat when they smell it cooking. But did you know that Americans consume an average of nearly 18 pounds of bacon per year?