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How Popular is the iPhone Anyway

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Despite strong sales, is the iPhone the leading smartphone or the leading mobile device in the world? As the smartphone war continues to heat up with the introduction of new Android-powered devices, the smartphone market share can look different from quarter to quarter. What will an iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android owner buy next for their […]

Coffee’s Place In The Global Economy

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We don’t technically need coffee to survive (though many would argue just the opposite), yet this popular pick-me-up fuels not only our daily energy levels, but the global economy as well. The coffee industry thrives in countries like Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia: the world’s leading coffee exporters. Meanwhile, coffee drinkers around the world love their […]

15 Fun & Bizarre Facts About Kanye West

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Kanye West has had an interesting journey, starting with dropping out of college, then helping the careers of other famous artists (under Jay-Z’s label), and finally launching his own super-successful career. Here are a few things about Kanye that you may not know and that might just surprise you.

The Truth About Food Labels

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The average consumer relies on the nutritional information on food labels as a guide to healthy and unhealthy foods. It is unfortunate then that these labels routinely and unabashedly lie to consumers and manipulate them into thinking that unhealthy foods are healthy. Check out this infographic and never get scammed again.

15 Fun Facts & Statistics About Pumpkins

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Halloween is part ghosts and ghouls and part pumpkins. The latter part permeates all facets of life around Halloween — from candy to booze, from food to decorations. Here are some quirky facts and statistics about the multi-purpose food du jour.

Bedbugs: The Life of a Mini-Monster

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Bedbugs are increasingly becoming a health problem in New York City and elsewhere. The pests don’t pack diseases, but they carry social stigma and a ferocious capacity to bite, bite, bite, not to mention surviving pest-control efforts. Here’s a look at the life of this pesky insect.

Trashonomics Infographic

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Garbage: it’s a dirty business, but somebody’s got to take care of it. 250 million tons and billions of dollars worth of it every year in the U.S. alone, in fact. Here’s how all that trash stack up in our economy.

Caffeine Can Kill You: Here’s How

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Even though caffeine intake has become a daily part of many people’s daily lives, the level at which we’re consuming it is definitely unhealthy. Here’s a look at what would happen if our obsession with caffeine took a turn for the extreme.

15 Fun & Bizarre Facts About Eminem [Infographic]

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Eminem’s rise to fame is like a roller coaster in reverse. His life seemed to be going downhill, slowly but surely, and then in 1999 just skyrocketed to fame almost instantly after the release of the Slim Shady LP. To celebrate his journey, here are some fun and bizarre facts about one of the greatest […]

Worst (& Best) States for Drivers in America

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As a driver, your first priority should always be safety — both your own and that of your passengers. That means making sure that you drive safely and watch out for unsafe drivers — since other people driving poorly can cause you just as much damage as you being reckless yourself.

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