Power of Data Visualization

Here in the United States, a kid drops out of high school every 26 seconds. Over the course of a year, it adds up to 1.2 million students.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) national seismic-hazard map, earthquake hazards exist throughout the United States. USGS national and regional seismic-hazard maps forecast the amount of shaking expected over specified time periods. Many parts of the Central and Eastern United States have moderate to high long-term hazard, even though they have not experienced recent large quakes. Successive updates of USGS seismic-hazard maps are used to revise building codes and are also widely used by structural engineers and government agencies. The next generation of such maps will provide time-dependent probabilities that take into account the effects of prior quake occurrence on future earthquake likelihood.

Snacks available in middle and high school vending machines in United States of America.

The Washington Post recently did some excellent journalism about the expanding new industry Top Secret America. This new industry is unprecedented in American history and raises some critical questions about who reigns over our nation’s security and deepest secrets.

There are some awesome innovations in light bulbs, and making changes to the way you light your house can have a powerful impact on your energy bills and the environment. Energy saving bulbs are promising green technology, from CFLs to LEDs and more. See how light bulbs stack up to each other.

In the United States, we take light switches and electrical sockets for granted. But how many of us know how much electricity we're using throughout the day, the week, or even the year?

Modern medical science has afforded us the ability to change nearly anything we don't like about our appearances. Americans are taking advantage is larger and larger numbers. In fact, more than 12 million people had some form of cosmetic surgery in 2009. This is a look that the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the country.

This infographic will show you just how bad America is doing in all aspects of higher learning, as well as comparisons with other countries. Each state has been given a report card, so brace yourself and get ready for the teacher’s red pen!

If only our Founding Fathers could see us now.