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The Oil Industry – the most developed world industry, twice the size of the food industry
In 1950, the United States was the only country with a well developed oil industry. Today, the energy sector as a whole is the largest industry in the world and accounts for over $3 trillion dollars in annual sales. The second largest global industry, food, accounts for $1.7 trillion. Between 1950 and 1973 the world …
10 beautiful pictures of Christmas lights from around the world
Denver, Colorado – City and County Building Ottawa, Canada – Parliament Building
World's population in 2000 by latitude, longitude (graphic)
[via Paul Kedrosky]
World’s population in 2000 by latitude, longitude (graphic)
[via Paul Kedrosky]
World population at 7 billion and won't peak until 9.5 billion
Sometime on Monday, October 31, 2011, a Halloween baby was born. This special tyke is the 7 billionth human being living on our planet. An incredible number that shocks, interests, awes, and scares all of us. Here are some interesting facts about this major milestone. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder all 7 billion of us would fill Los …
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World population at 7 billion and won’t peak until 9.5 billion
Sometime on Monday, October 31, 2011, a Halloween baby was born. This special tyke is the 7 billionth human being living on our planet. An incredible number that shocks, interests, awes, and scares all of us. Here are some interesting facts about this major milestone. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder all 7 billion of us would fill Los …
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Women of the World Cup
The big games are today: 9am PST – USA vs. France (EPSN) 11:30 PST – Sweden vs. Japan (ESPN) These games have really been spectacular with so many going to the end. In honor I have selected my favorite women of the 2011 World Cup. Hope Solo As the goalie for the USA, Hope presents …
Press Release: Call For Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs, & Inventors
Are you an entrepreneur, inventor, or working for a start-up? If so, here is an opportunity for you to get in front of 1,000 influential futurists and an online community of over 35,000. We are pleased to announce the Futurists: BetaLaunch in partnership with the World Future Society, a 45-year old non-profit organization dedicated to …
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Press Release: Call For Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs, & Inventors
Are you an entrepreneur, inventor, or working for a start-up? If so, here is an opportunity for you to get in front of 1,000 influential futurists and an online community of over 35,000. We are pleased to announce the Futurists: BetaLaunch in partnership with the World Future Society, a 45-year old non-profit organization dedicated to …
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