Year: 2010

Thanksgiving Around the World

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Did you know that the U.S. isn’t the only country in the world that celebrates Thanksgiving? Of course each country has its own reasons for being thankful. Here’s a selection of some of the countries around the world that celebrate Thanksgiving.

The Great Productivity Killer: Fantasy Football

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Fantasy Football is responsible for millions of dollars of loss in productivity and revenue for companies whose employees indulge in the virtual sport at work. Similarly, it is responsible for loss in personal income due to betting and gambling on the sport. Be smart, and don’t be a victim.

The Rise and Fall of Harley Davidson

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Harley Davidson has had some huge ups and some pretty big lows as well. Today we take a look at this iconic brand of motorcycles (more culture than vehicles, really) and how it has fared over the years. Sit back, strap yourselves in, and don’t forget to wear your helmet.

Where Are The Largest Animals in the World?

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There is so much wonder in the world and one of the things to admire is some enormous animals that still roam the earth and swim in its oceans. Here is a look at some of these ginormous animals and where to locate them around the world.

The History of Makeup

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As many of us rush to get ready in the morning, we usually don’t give our mascara or blush a second thought. However, makeup has been around for at least 6,000 years and has played a role in nearly every society. Check out where makeup started, and how it got to where it is today.

America’s Richest & Poorest Cities

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The United States of America is the wealthiest country in the world, with a GDP of $14.5 trillion. It’s a huge country, however, both land and population-wise, and that wealth is spread over a lot of uneven territory. In this infographic we explore the cities in which America’s most wealthy are located, as well as […]

Level of Education Comparison Around The Globe

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America prides itself at being THE BEST at a lot of things, but how do you think we measure up when it comes to education attainment? Look around you – wherever you are – office, coffee shop… How many of the people over 25 years old have completed high school? College? The answers will surprise […]

What Would $1 Trillion Buy?

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The Federal Deficit for the 2010 budget year was $1.3 trillion and is estimated to climb to $1.4 trillion in 2011. So what exactly does $1 trillion get you these days? Just about anything, and a whole lot of it.

Famous Rivalries: Conan vs. NBC

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Conan O’Brien has been banned from television (literally) since January, but his new TBS late night show (appropriately titled “Conan”) premieres on Monday, November 8th, which means it’s time to re-open old wounds and remember exactly what happened between Conan and NBC. If TBS thought it was getting great ratings with its Everybody Loves Raymond […]

The History of Women in the Workplace

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For years, women’s participation in the United States workforce was greatly limited. However, throughout the country’s history, women have made great strides toward equality in the workforce.

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