Interesting Facts & Statistics

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In Portugal, with no net neutrality, internet providers are starting to split the net into packages.

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Facebook Lets Advertisers Exclude Users by Race

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[waistingmytime]

TOP 10 CAUSES OF CAR ACCIDENTS IN THE US



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According to ASIRT, The Association for Safe International Road Travel, more than 37,000 individuals will lose their lives in car accidents in the United States each and every year. In addition to that, it is estimated that almost 2 million others will be injured or become disabled as a result of a car crash. Here is where it gets really sad, although loss of life is sad at any time:

More than 1600 of those that die every year will be children under the age of 15.
Of those that die in car crashes, almost 8,000 deaths involved drivers between 16 and 20 years of age.
Of those US citizens traveling abroad, car crashes are the leading cause of death in foreign countries.
And if those statistics aren’t gruesome enough, consider the cost. It is estimated that driving accidents cost US taxpayers almost $231 billion each and every year. Not only is there a cost in human life but a financial cost as well.

Leading Causes of Crashes in the US

Although these may be off by a place or two in the actual ranking, the only one that is for sure would be that in the number one position as the leading causes of crashes. The top ten causes of car crashes in the US according to the latest statistical data released by the Department of Transportation include:


Distractions while Driving – Typically this is due to illegal use of cell phones but other causes include reaching over to tune the radio, talking to passengers and believe it or not, lighting a cigarette while trying to handle the wheel. Many driving teachers suggest using disposable e-cigs that can simply be puffed with no distractions as they aren’t ever lit up.

Over the Speed Limit (Speeding) – Many times the driver is going anywhere from 10 to 30 miles (or more!) above the speed limit and it is a fact that driving fast does reduce reaction times. Want to avoid an accident? Obey the speed limits.

DUI (Drunk Driving) – Each state has a legal blood alcohol limit but no matter what it is, the rule of thumb is that even if you’ve had a single drink you should let someone else do the driving.

Reckless / Careless Driving – This can be the result of a number of careless behaviors when behind the wheel. From speeding to improper change of lanes to tailing too close, if you are not obeying the traffic laws, chances are you are being careless.

Weather (Especially Rain) – Not only does heavy rain create poor visibility but rain on oil-slicked roads makes it difficult to stop on the drop of a dime. Snow and high winds are also weather-related causes of traffic accidents but not nearly as numerous as those related to rain.

Failure to Stop at Traffic Lights – What needs to be said about running a red light? If you fail to yield the right of way while another car is traveling through the intersection, an accident will probably ensue with you being at fault.

Failure to Obey Stop Signs – Next in line is failing to stop at stop signs. Just as in failure to yield the right way at red lights, failing to stop at stops signs is a leading cause of crashes.

Teen Drivers – No one is singling out teen drivers to be mean. The reality is that they are simply inexperienced and typically more careless than older, more seasoned drivers. With age comes experience so if you are a teen, it is better to be slow than sorry. Slow down, learn the rules of the road and be patient. Good driving will come in time.

Impaired Vision of Night Driving – Typically it is elder drivers who have trouble with night vision but there are younger adults who also suffer this impairment as well, so if you have trouble seeing at night either find an alternate driver, wait until daylight to travel or simply slow down and take it easy.

Defects within the Design of the Vehicle – Every day you hear of a class action lawsuit involving recalls that were never made. Defects within the design of the car come in as number 10 in the leading causes of traffic accidents in the United States.​

 

[W!nston]

Did You Know?

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Did you know August has the highest percentage of births?
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Did you know 8% of people have an extra rib?
Did you know 85% of plant life is found in the ocean?
Did you know the 3 most common languages are Chinese, Spanish & English?
Did you know cats spend 66% of their life asleep?
Did you know stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand?
Did you know honey is the only natural food which never spoils?
Did you know the only continent with no active volcanoes is Australia?

 

[W!nston]

The top ten largest countries, in square kilometers:

01. Russia 17,098,242
02. Canada 9,984,670
03. United States 9,826,675
04. China 9,596,961
05. Brazil 8,514,877
06. Australia 7,741,220
07. India 3,287,263
08. Argentina 2,780,400
09. Kazakhstan 2,724,900
10. Algeria 2,381,741

 

[Shelter]

A very highly interesting thread. Thank you so much.

 

[haiducii]

The countries that drink the most coffee

The US comes 26th, while the UK turns up at number 45.

 

[gorgik9]

The US comes 26th, while the UK turns up at number 45.

Swedes and Slovenes are both on the Coffee Drinking Top 20's - and that's the real reason why you & me have such easy agreements :rofl::rofl::rofl:

 

[slimjim]

The US comes 26th, while the UK turns up at number 45.

Well, my dear boy, that's because we are far too busy being awfully British and drinking tea, pip pip chin chin what what?

 

[haiducii]

This is why dogs should not be allowed to buy guns

Obviously cats prefer more subtle methods, like tripping their owners on the stairs, or sitting on their faces while they're asleep to suffocate them.

 

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[brmstn69]

The US comes 26th, while the UK turns up at number 45.

The top countries producing coffee


Top Coffee Producing Countries

Rank / Country Coffee Production (Metric Tons/Pounds)

1 Brazil 2,592,000 5,714,381,000
2 Vietnam 1,650,000 3,637,627,000
3 Colombia 810,000 1,785,744,000
4 Indonesia 660,000 1,455,050,000
5 Ethiopia 384,000 846,575,000
6 Honduras 348,000 767,208,000
7 India 348,000 767,208,000
8 Uganda 288,000 634,931,000
9 Mexico 234,000 515,881,000
10 Guatemala 204,000 449,743,000
11 Peru 192,000 423,287,000
12 Nicaragua 132,000 291,010,000
13 China 116,820 257,544,000
14 Ivory Coast 108,000 238,099,000
15 Costa Rica 89,520 197,357,000
16 Kenya 49,980 110,187,000
17 Papua New Guinea 48,000 105,821,000
18 Tanzania 48,000 105,821,000
19 El Salvador 45,720 100,795,000
20 Ecuador 42,000 92,594,000

***Notice only one country (Brazil) is on both list. I guess the people who grow it can't stand to drink it...

 

[Otage]

The US comes 26th, while the UK turns up at number 45.

Seeing this when I'm drinking my third cup of coffee, and I've only been wake for about four hours... :rofl: And yes, from Finland

 

[gorgik9]

Seeing this when I'm drinking my third cup of coffee, and I've only been wake for about four hours... :rofl: And yes, from Finland

ONLY three cups after FOUR HOURS

-no,no,no, this is really not good enough :no::no::no:

( :rofl: )

 

[haiducii]

ONLY three cups after FOUR HOURS

-no,no,no, this is really not good enough :no::no::no:

( :rofl: )

Agree!!! A day without coffee is like... just kidding. I have no idea :thinking:

 

[W!nston]

I was surprised how much land in California is actually federally controlled and I assume not developed for human habitation. Califorina has 30,000,000 residents squeezed into that land NOT owned by the feds. That's kinda crowded ... like India or something. Just sayin'​

 

[waistingmytime]

1 penny doubled every day becomes 5 million dollars in 30 days.​

Day 1: $.01
Day 2: $.02
Day 3: $.04
Day 4: $.08
Day 5: $.16
Day 6: $.32
Day 7: $.64
Day 8: $1.28
Day 9: $2.56
Day 10: $5.12
Day 11: $10.24
Day 12: $20.48
Day 13: $40.96
Day 14: $81.92
Day 15: $163.84
Day 16: $327.68
Day 17: $655.36
Day 18: $1,310.72
Day 19: $2,621.44
Day 20: $5,242.88
Day 21: $10,485.76
Day 22: $20,971.52
Day 23: $41,943.04
Day 24: $83,886.08
Day 25: $167,772.16
Day 26: $335,544.32
Day 27: $671,088.64
Day 28: $1,342,177.28
Day 29: $2,684,354.56
Day 30: $5,368,709.12
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