Banish Those Bed Bugs With The Power of Steam

In the past, the only way of killing bed bugs would be to spray treat the entire infested area with harmful chemicals like pesticides. However, that has some serious harmful consequences, especially if you are going to be breathing in the fumes. In recent years, the...

A Guide to the Brown Recluse Spider

Here is a helpful guide to the Brown Recluse including how the spider bites, where they can be found and what they look like. The Brown Recluse, also known as the violin spider, is a poisonous creature whose bite can cause children and adults to become ill.

Statistics of World’s Most Powerful Armies

If only the world was a perfect, there would be no need of armies and wars. But in reality, threats domestically and abroad place every country is at risk which compels them to train and establish military forces to protect their countries from security threats and risks. There are several striking armies which are popularly known for their size of army personnel and number of warships. This infographic takes a look at some of them.

Top 10 Famous Pin-Ups of All Time

In the 1940’s, thousands of American soldiers were overseas fighting in World War II. This gruesome war throughout Europe and the Pacific was draining on each man mentally and physically. One of the most popular ways to raise the morale of these brave soldiers was by handing out pin-up photos of beautiful women as a way to remind them of what they were fighting for back home.

Tracing the Great Chinese Gold Rush

As we in the West pile up the debt and print money, across the world, China has freed her enormous gold investment market and is sucking up all the world’s physical gold bars. Why is China doing this? Simple – to usurp the US dollar and American financial power.

The Most Expensive Gemstones in the World

Throughout history gemstones have been coveted not just for their beauty, but also to show wealth and prosperity. Today most gemstones are quite affordable, however, there are still a number of very expensive gemstones, usually due to a combination of high demand, rarity and beauty. To find out just how astronomically high prices can get for gemstones, check out the following infographic.

Diamonds Are Forever: Process of a Diamond Ring

In 2011, $11 billion was spent on wedding and engagement rings in the U.S. Picking the right ring is an important part of the proposal process. It’s estimated that grooms can sometimes take somewhere around three months to find the right diamond ring for their brides. This comes to no surprise, thanks to the various diamond types, sizes, and styles that exist on the market and in jewelry stores today.

Energy Benchmarking in DC

Energy Benchmarking compares a building’s energy and water usage with the performance of other similar buildings. With new energy benchmarking regulations in place, Washington DC building owners need to submit yearly benchmarking reports. Learn all about benchmarking and the upcoming deadline in this in infographic.