Author: Martin Armstrong
How has an asteroid been valued at $26.99 quintillion?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
In the asteroid belt that lies between Mars and Jupiter, there is an almost unfathomable number of resources waiting to be utilized. According to Wired …
Data: Who’s actually getting abortions in the US?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has thrust the topic of abortion even closer to the forefront of U.S. public discourse. The right to an …
Data shows the US has the most shark attacks in the world
Written by: Martin Armstrong
Looking back as far as 1580, the U.S. is the number one shark attack hotspot is the world, a long way ahead of second-placed Australia …
This generation has the most LGBTQ+ members
Written by: Martin Armstrong
Eight percent of online U.S. adults (18-64) identify as homosexual or bisexual, while another two percent prefer pansexual, asexual as their self-identification. This is according to data …
Which of the world’s largest economies has the most firearm deaths?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
In the wake of many recent mass shootings, U.S. President Joe Biden is calling for new gun safety restrictions, including the possibility of expanding background checks …
Just how much does the Queen’s Jubilee &other Royal affairs cost UK taxpayers?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
Queen Elizabeth ll recently celebrated her platinum jubilee, with street parties and other events all around the United Kingdom. The Queen has now represented the …
Here’s how much real estate $1M will get you around the world
Written by: Martin Armstrong
So, you’ve got a million dollars burning a hole in your pocket and you’re looking to put a luxury roof over your head? Using data from Knight Frank, this …
Watch one of these box-office record breakers this Memorial Day Weekend
Written by: Martin Armstrong
The blue Na’vi from “Avatar” continue to top the list of the most successful films at the box office. The movie, which is now thirteen …
Inflation is at a 4-decade high. Here’s what that means for you
Written by: Martin Armstrong
Consumer prices in the United States continued to rise in February and March of 2022 after inflation had hit a 40-year high in January. The Consumer …
Just how much home does $1,500 get you across the US?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
A RentCafe analysis of Yardi Matrix data has revealed the U.S. city where renters get the most space on average for a monthly outlay of $1,500. You …
And the oldest person in the world is…
Written by: Martin Armstrong
With the passing of Japan’s Kane Tanaka at the age of 119 earlier this month, the title of ‘oldest living human’ has been bequeathed to …
The country that hates the gym the most
Written by: Martin Armstrong
Around one in ten of those surveyed in the United States as part of the Statista Global Consumer Survey said they had paid for a gym membership …
These are Americans’ biggest financial fears
Written by: Martin Armstrong
The Covid-19 pandemic was not kind on the bank balances of many Americans, especially those working in industries like travel and hospitality. On top of …
The country most worried about future finances
Written by: Martin Armstrong
With the cost of living rising dramatically around the world in 2022, many households are starting to look nervously at their bank balance. After two …
America’s most diverse company may surprise you
Written by: Martin Armstrong
A multitude of studies have shown that diversity can be a tremendous asset to companies with more diverse teams resulting in better financial results. Considering its importance, Statista …
Worried about your eco footprint? You may want to avoid these cars
Written by: Martin Armstrong
On average globally, a small car emits 2,040 kilograms less CO2 per year than a pickup truck. Large SUVs and sports cars also emit particularly high levels …
Which generation approves of Biden the least?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
President Biden’s approval rating has been taking a bit of a battering of late, and as new analysis of survey data by Gallup reveals, it’s among the younger voters …
Yes, you probably are eating, drinking & breathing in plastics
Written by: Martin Armstrong
The average person eats, drinks and breathes between 74,000 and 121,000 microplastic particles every year – and that is considered an underestimate. Human Consumption of Microplastics by Cox et …
Here’s where people still think Covid is a myth
Written by: Martin Armstrong
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the pandemic, it’s that everybody has a slightly different approach to how they deal with the challenges it has presented. Covid-19 …
