The death penalty in the state of California continues to be a major focus, due in part to the burden it places on tax payers. The California Innocence Project has created the following infographic which examines the facts, and the facts alone regarding this issue. Even though Proposition 34 did not pass in the most recent election, this issue will continue to be argued and remain a pressing issue, especially during difficult economic times.
These days we live in a world full of tempting, tasty food everywhere we turn. New research from Weight Watchers reveals that it’s this overloaded food environment that causes us to overeat– it’s not just about lack of willpower! From browsing for breakfast cereals in our kitchen cupboards to grabbing a coffee on the go or piling on the pasta at dinner, we make an average of 200 food decisions every day. Around 90% of these decisions are unconscious – we don’t even notice them.
New Yorkers are faced with infinite struggles in their daily life including higher taxes, congestion, transportation delays, $5 cups of coffee, and so much more. But the one thing they have over any other city in the world is a safe, (usually) reliable, 24/7 means of public transportation – the subway.
Every year Google makes more than 500 changes to their algorithm. E2M Solutions has gathered most important 27 updates in entire 2012 and put them all together in the following infographic.
Having a bachelor party is one of the parts of wedding planning that many men look forward to, especially the groomsmen. Contrary to popular movies and beliefs, not all bachelor parties have to be about strippers and drunken antics. Although 47% of bachelor parties feature strippers, grooms can have a number of different bachelor party options.
Heroin is known as the most addictive drug ever, and with very good reason. Those who suffer from heroin addiction spend an average of $200 per day to maintain their habit. Although heroin comes from the natural-occurring morphine extracted from certain poppy plants, the effects are anything but natural. Sold as a white or brown powder or as a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin,” the drug is highly addictive and often leads to cravings and intense withdrawal symptoms.
It’s no secret that technology will play an increasingly large role in our lives in 2013, both in terms of the devices we use and the ways we spend our time. What are the New Year’s resolutions and challenges that you want to accomplish and/or overcome this year? Most likely, technology can help you achieve them.
MRI technology was first discovered in 1946 and the first full-body MRI scan was performed in 1977. Today, more than 30 million MRIs are performed in the U.S. annually. Learn more MRI facts and history with this infographic.
So you are planning a trip to Manhattan? You may have some preconceived notions about what New York City is all about, so The Beekman Tower Hotel has put together a fun infographic to help you learn a little bit more about The Big Apple.
Here is an infographic entitled “Bolt, Baumgartner and Beyond” which highlights some of the world’s speed records. From the Spirit Of Australia’s unbroken 1978 water speed records of 317 MPH to Felix Baumgartner’s 700 MPH free fall from the stratosphere, all the fastest men and machines in the world contained within. From air to land, sea to rail, there’s no speed record you won’t find.
