In 2008, The New York Times published a stunning report on veterans who had come home from Iraq and Afghanistan and then were charged with murder. At that point, the paper found 121 instances of homicide, many of them related to post-traumatic stress disorder.
While you enjoyed all of the food you ate this past Fourth of July, did you stop to consider where that delicious meal came from?
The fourth of July is Independence Day in the US. 1,004 US residents were asked who independence was declared from. The results? A little concerning, shall we say. Here’s the response.
As states become more aware of the dangers of using cell phones and PDAs to text while driving, many are passing laws to prohibit the practice. As of June 30, 28 states and the District of Columbia ban text messaging for all drivers, and nine states prohibit text messaging by novice drivers.
Roll your mouse over the map to see what the laws are in your state.
This map shows Independence Day around the world.
Happy Independence Day America (July 4th).
Roll over each state to see the image and take a guess...then click to see which one of the best movies made was based in that spot.
The price of a First Class stamp is slated for a January 2011 hike, up one penny from 44 to 45 cents. That's an 11-cent increase in the last decade, compared to just a 5-cent jump through the first three-quarters of the entire 20th century. The below infographic puts the state of federal mail delivery into historical context.
In this infographic, mint.com give you the numbers behind the Fourth of July: from where your flags, meat or veggies most likely come from, to one of the more notable celebrations in the country, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot-Dog Eating competition on Coney Island, NY.
Everyone grouses that seniors are a bit shaky at the wheel, but the data are surprising. When you compare those 65+ to those 15-20, the two groups are both nearly as accident prone, as this infographic by Gavin Potenza.
Here's a detailed infographic report on the nation's best communities which includes almost all certain factors which one may consider before settling like health, Well being, Financial condition, Education and even the neighbours.