Small, independent breweries have been gaining in popularity for a couple of decades, spiking over a decade starting in the late 90s and steadily rising ever since. While domestic craft breweries only accounted for 5% of the overall barrels of beer sold in 2010, the concept and practice continues to grow a larger group of...Read More
One would think that we’ve evolved as a society to the point that things like race and gender no longer have a profound effect on work components such as pay or benefits, but unfortunately we’re not there yet. This graphic by Mercer breaks it down for us, demonstrating that we still have a long way...Read More
Americans eat too much. It’s a fact. We’re eating more often and when we eat, the portions are larger. It’s not across the board; many are heading in the opposite direction. Still, the trend is that more people are eating more food more regularly. It’s a “more” society. Click to view the full infographic. (Via:...Read More
How much money are the first programmers for Google worth? What about Facebook? Tech startups often use this to lure in top talent as the dream of building something that eventually gets huge is something that can be a professional accomplishment and a huge payday; in both cases, the effects can last a lifetime. It’s...Read More
The cost of electricity may be far from your mind at this time of year – but as anyone whose house or yard are decorated with elaborate twinkling displays will tell you, those kilowatts quickly add up. Our electricity consumption goes up during the holiday season, jot just because we’re bathing our homes in holiday...Read More
The younger you are, the higher the chances that you believe marriage is obsolete. In a recent study, it was revealed that 44% of Americans between the ages of 18-29 think that marriage is obsolete compared to 32% of the elderly who believe the same. Is it? Click to enlarge.Read More
There’s nothing wrong with owning land, renting it to other people, and establishing an empire through which the toils of others can translate into a place to reside. The American dream may have originally been about owning a home and building a future, but tough economic times have forced many to forgo ownership and achieve...Read More
More puppies are bought from stores at this time of year than any other, but those who buy their pets this season should take a look at this first. Frugal Dad found that not only is adopting a shelter pet more humane, it is cheaper as well. Click to enlarge. Source: frugaldad.comRead More
In 2010, a Christmas tree in Belgium set the world record for mot lights with 194,672. These and other interesting Christmas facts await us in this infographic by our friends at History. With Christmas just around the corner, how many of the 1.76 billion US-produced candy canes are you going to eat this year? Click...Read More
Americans are known for their spending. Whether it’s on necessary items or not, we have a reputation for spending a lot of money which is why much of the global economy centers around American consumption. The holidays represent a special time for retailers for obvious reasons. How much are we spending this year? Click to...Read More
