An Exceptionally-Large Infographic About Aquariums
If you have an extra 20 minutes, a love for sea life, and a desire to be filled with knowledge, this infographic is for you. The good people at City Pass put together this comprehensive infographic about aquariums. If you ever wanted to know more about them, this will certainly have data that you’ve never seen. Click to enlarge. (Via: City Pass. H/T: Panama City...
Read MoreTIL 60% of Adults Don’t Get Enough Sleep
If you’re like the majority of American adults, you’re not doing yourself any favors when it comes to rest. Most of us sleep less than what is recommended by doctors and it’s really having its toll on both our health and productivity. It hurts our heart. It makes us fat. It makes us ugly. These aren’t myths. They are proven scientific facts. If you’re one of those who sleeps 6 hours or less per night, figure out how to get more or risk the consequences. Click to enlarge. Created by: Medical Billing and Coding Certification Hat Tip: Seattle...
Read MoreAn End to Malaria May Be Around the Corner
Malaria is a disease that the world should have already defeated completely. There is a cure, but cost and politics have prevented it from being distributed to 3rd-world countries in the quantities necessary to eradicate it altogether. The solution is to attack it at its source with a vaccine. One may be right around the corner according to this infographic by AssayDepot. Click to...
Read MoreAttack of the Africanized Killer Honeybees
Bees. We’ve all heard horror stories about people who are allergic to them. There’s even a phobia based around them. Are there more reasons to feat them than we even know? At least in one case based upon a mistake that a replacement beekeeper made in Brazil, there are potential challenges ahead of us in North America. Click to enlarge.
Read MoreDoes Solar Really Work in My State?
There are certain conditions that must be met for a state to be able to fully take advantage of solar energy – clear skies, good land, logistical benefits, etc. Our friends at 1bog explore the question and bring us the some answers. “One Block Off the Grid organizes group deals on solar energy. Since 2008, One Block Off the Grid has run hundreds of group deals in over 40 U.S. states and helped thousands of homeowners go solar. We’ve been featured in dozens of publications and programs including The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, USA...
Read MorePets on Pillows: Germs Galore
Over half of US households have pets. Many of these pets live inside and roam around the house. Many of these roamers spend time to some degree on the very place where our faces and heads reside for 8 hours a day. Is it safe? Take a look at this infographic by SleepBetter. It may be pretty darn eye-opening, as our feline and canine friends may be bad for our health. The solution? Keep your bedroom door shut. “It’s no secret that our four-legged friends are carrying around a number of “friends” of their own. Have you thought about what they carry into your bed? Check out the...
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