Year: 2010

The Truth About Tasers

The Truth About Tasers

Did you know: Every three minutes someone gets tasted by law enforcement? In spite of all the controversies surrounding the weapon (in some cases leading to cardiac arrest and death), Tasers continue to rise in usage. Let’s see how a Taser works and why this weapon faces so much controversy.

Worst Possible Ways to Die

Worst Possible Ways to Die

As Halloween approaches, we’re letting a bit of our morbid side out for a walk. Have a look at this infographic that chronicles some of the worst ways people have been killed (historically), have died in recent times, and some cringe-inducing hypothetical scenarios. Don’t try this at home (or anywhere).

Arming the United States

Arming the United States

It is estimated that more than $1 trillion is spent on military expenditures worldwide each year (that’s 2 percent of the world’s GDP). Part of this goes to the procurement of hardware and services from the military industry. Let’s see how the U.S. Army compares to other large armies in the world.

Celebrity Real Estate

Celebrity Real Estate

An entry-level house for an up-and-coming star costs at least $1.4 million in L.A., say experts. When it comes to real estate, stars generally aren’t treated any differently than other rich people. At the same time, famous buyers are unlikely to get any kind of a bargain, since sellers often push famous folks to pay […]

Road Rage in the USA

Road Rage in the USA

Everyone has heard the tales of road rage: from flashed brights to knife fights, being cut-off to having something cut-off, there are plenty of reasons to be courteous (and maybe a little fearful) of other drivers. New York City has the “honor” of having the angriest, most aggressive, most assertive drivers in the United States, […]

Global Downloads Speed Comparison

Global Downloads Speed Comparison

It seems like the occasional slow internet connection is an unavoidable part of our online existence. Before you call up your ISP threatening to cancel your service because you can’t torrent the entire “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, while listening to streaming radio and uploading pictures to Facebook without seeing an increase in your page […]