Looking at the statistics for breast cancer can be scary. This disease is the second leading cause of cancer related death in women, and it’s estimated that nearly 1 in every 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetimes. When you look at the big picture though, there are a lot of positives worth remembering.
A total of 102 billion mobile apps will be downloaded in the year 2013, according to a new Gartner report. More and more users are turning to apps for education, entertainment as well as to improve their productivity. Check out this infographic on how people around the world are using their smartphones and embracing the app revolution.
It’s easy to see why so many people love birds. They come in so many different sizes, shapes, and colors and they make wonderful pets. The greatest thing about birds is that each one is unique and special in its own way. Some are brilliantly colored; others are celebrated for their beautiful songs. Birds can be carefree and fun loving or they can be powerful and majestic. 1800PetSupplies.com decided to celebrate the diversity of birds by creating this fun chart on a few of the more exotic birds of the world.
Highlighted in the following infographic, pickup trucks were found to be the most reliable (29% claim rate) type of vehicle being driven, beating out minivans (41%), sedans (34%), and SUVs (39%) in terms of claim rate. It is hypothesized that pickup vehicles held up better than the rival car types because of a more rigorous manufacturing process due to the general “rugged” driving that most pickups endure.
It’s true that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. This is mostly due to genetics. What your parents pass down to you in your genetic code can define your personality, hobbies and appearance. Some common traits that are genetic include blood type, height, smell and obesity. This infographic takes a look what role genetics play in drug use and addiction.
This infographic from Emma Seppala, Ph.D. portrays the scientific benefits of meditation. It summarizes all of the latest research on meditation for health, well-being and the brain.
Just how much candy do we eat at Halloween? Well, certainly a lot. Americans eat the weight of six Titanic ships in candy every October 31! Kids eat 13 Big Mac’s worth of calories in one night! See the following infographic for more mind-boggling facts and figures about America’s spookiest holiday.
With the fourth season of “Downton Abbey” now premiering, why not throw a glamorous dinner party inspired by the old tradition? Terrys Fabrics shows us how in the following infographic.
If you’re looking for classic style from a bygone age, the glamorous Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s works brilliantly in interior design. With its bold geometric shapes and strong colors, you can tailor your style to be as modern or retro as you like. Take a look at this infographic for inspiration and ideas, to help inject some razzmatazz into your home.
Music education is an important, but often overlooked, form of education that has countless benefits. Music education is evolving rapidly and there are now many cost effective and beneficial tools to help make music education possible, like the iPad. To learn more about how music education is evolving in the education world, checkout this infographic.
