The Modern Cup of Coffee

With a history spanning 600 years, it’s not surprising that there’s more to coffee than meets the eye. The earliest evidence of coffee cultivation comes from the port of Mocha in Yemen in the 15th Century. By the 16th Century, coffee had spread to the Middle East, Turkey and Persia (now Iran). Today, $4 billion is spent each year importing coffee to the U.S. As coffee drinking has become more prevalent around the world, different styles of coffee drinks have been introduced.

History of Life Insurance

Today, the insurance industry has been through mergers and consolidations as laws have changed, and automation has enabled companies to do more with fewer people employed. Today insurance is more profitable than ever as people live longer and pay more into their policies. This infographic looks at the history of life insurance.

Emptying the Nest Egg: The Rising Cost Of Adult Children

Whilst many expectant parents may look forward to that 18th birthday, when the child embraces adulthood and flies the nest to fend for themselves, in reality, this could merely be a pipe dream. In today’s economy, many parents are faced with using their personal savings to support their offspring financially even when they enter adult life. Aldermore takes a look at the rarely acknowledged costs of adult children and why you need to be saving now.

Are Stereotypes Keeping Women Away from Science?

Across the board in the STEM related fields, there is a distinct shortage of females in relation to males. The stereotypes currently place need to change, and giving females confidence in science from a young age may be just the answer. To learn more about women in science, checkout this infographic.

How to Repair a Phone Dropped in the Toilet

Dropping your phone down the toilet is just as heartbreaking as losing it, but the bonus with getting it wet (if it is a bonus)is that there is a potential fix for this problem. The folks at Plumbworld have laid it all out in the form of a handy infographic.

Evolution of the Luxury Watch

Did you know the watch is one of the world’s oldest inventions? And we have come a long way since the beginning of its history. The following infographic from takes a look at the evolution of the luxury watch.

Surprising Truths About The Gender Pay Gap

Men continue to earn more than women, but contrary to popular belief, sex discrimination alone is not to blame. It’s much more than that — the pay males make in comparison to what females earn is determined by a lot of different factors, such as experience, education, and even location. The following infographic takes a look at this issue in more detail.

The Rise of Games

Businesses have been using games ever since early 80’s when McDonalds and Coca-Cola started the trend. But why are games so interesting? And more importantly, why are games effective tools for companies?