The Shocking Numbers Behind Cell Phone Usage (Infographic)

200,000,000,000,000 (two hundred trillion) text messages are received in America every single day, which is more than an entire year’s worth of regular mail that’s received in America. 3339 is average number of texts sent by an American teen each month.

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The Shocking Numbers Behind Cell Phone Usage (Infographic)

200,000,000,000,000 (two hundred trillion) text messages are received in America every single day, which is more than an entire year’s worth of regular mail that’s received in America. 3339 is average number of texts sent by an American teen each month.

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Source: onlineitdegree

Change Your Oil Like a Boss (infographic)

Getting your oil changed regularly is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to maintain your car’s health. Foregoing regular oil changes can cause your motor to lock up and die. Which, in turn, ends up costing you a fortune in repairs or even forcing you to buy a new car. Nothing is free, but in order to save a little money, you could learn to change your own oil. Here’s how to change your oil…LIKE A BOSS.

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Change Your Oil Like a Boss (infographic)

Getting your oil changed regularly is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to maintain your car’s health. Foregoing regular oil changes can cause your motor to lock up and die. Which, in turn, ends up costing you a fortune in repairs or even forcing you to buy a new car. Nothing is free, but in order to save a little money, you could learn to change your own oil. Here’s how to change your oil…LIKE A BOSS.

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Source: amog

SMOKIN! The Global Tobacco Trade

A packed visual piece on tobacco chemicals and tobacco trade worldwide.

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Source: princeton.edu

SMOKIN! The Global Tobacco Trade

A packed visual piece on tobacco chemicals and tobacco trade worldwide.

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Source: princeton.edu

The Truth about Alcoholism (Infographic)

Alcohol is the oldest and most widely used drug in the world. Millions of people consume alcohol each day – but when do you classify a person as addicted and what can it do to you when abused?

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Source: medicalinsurance

The Truth about Alcoholism (Infographic)

Alcohol is the oldest and most widely used drug in the world. Millions of people consume alcohol each day – but when do you classify a person as addicted and what can it do to you when abused?

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Source: medicalinsurance

The Cost of Obesity in America (Infographic)

The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows.

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Source: medicalcoding

The Cost of Obesity in America (Infographic)

The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows.

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Source: medicalcoding

The Largest Bankruptcies in History (Infographic)

Last week, General Motors began the fourth largest bankruptcy proceedings in history, joining the many other large and venerable companies that have sunk to the bottom during this economic crisis. In fact, eight of the 20 largest bankruptcies have happened during the last two years of crisis.

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The Largest Bankruptcies in History (Infographic)

Last week, General Motors began the fourth largest bankruptcy proceedings in history, joining the many other large and venerable companies that have sunk to the bottom during this economic crisis. In fact, eight of the 20 largest bankruptcies have happened during the last two years of crisis.

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Zombies Vs. Supermodels (Infographic)

Is that a zombie or a supermodel? I think this Zombie Vs. Supermodel infographic is disturbingly hilarious because of the truth behind it. What do you think?


Source: geektyrant

Zombies Vs. Supermodels (Infographic)

Is that a zombie or a supermodel? I think this Zombie Vs. Supermodel infographic is disturbingly hilarious because of the truth behind it. What do you think?


Source: geektyrant

The Evolution of the Batmobile (Infographic)

A new comic-book style infographic released by carinsurance.org details
the evolution of the batmobile over its seventy year history.

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Source: carinsurance

The Evolution of the Batmobile (Infographic)

A new comic-book style infographic released by carinsurance.org details
the evolution of the batmobile over its seventy year history.

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Source: carinsurance

Christmas in the World 2010

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Damn Cool Pics! Take a peek at our list of fun facts about how the most important holiday of the year is a celebrated around the world!

Did you know that?
XMAS
In Greek, X means Christ; that is where the word “Xmas” comes from!

Christmas World Records
The world’s largest Christmas present was the Statue of Liberty. The French gave it to the US in 1886. It is 46.5 meters high and weights 225 tons!

“Green” Christmas
It can take up to 15 years to grow an average-sized tree of 6-7 feet or as little as 4 years, but the average growing time is 7!

Christmas Songs
Bing Crosby ‘s ‘White Christmas’ was released in 1942 and is considered to be the best-selling Christmas song of all time!

Traditional Christmas Sweets
FRANCE: Buche de Noel (a Génoise or other sponge cake, baked in a large Swiss roll pan)
USA: Pumpkin Cake (with cinnamon and ginger, frosted with cream cheese frosting)
SPAIN: Nougat (made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts)
HUNGARY: Beigli (roll of sweet yeast bread with a dense, rich, bittersweet filling)
ITALY: Panettone (is a type of sweet bread loaf originally from Milan)
SWEDEN: Pepparkakor (heart-star and goat-shaped gingerbread biscuit)
UK: Christmas Pudding (steamed pudding, with dried fruit and nuts, usually made with suet)
PORTUGAL: Pain Perdu (French toast made with bread and eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon)
GERMANY: Lebkuchen (large cookies made of honey)

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Source: venere

Christmas in the World 2010

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Damn Cool Pics! Take a peek at our list of fun facts about how the most important holiday of the year is a celebrated around the world!

Did you know that?
XMAS
In Greek, X means Christ; that is where the word “Xmas” comes from!

Christmas World Records
The world’s largest Christmas present was the Statue of Liberty. The French gave it to the US in 1886. It is 46.5 meters high and weights 225 tons!

“Green” Christmas
It can take up to 15 years to grow an average-sized tree of 6-7 feet or as little as 4 years, but the average growing time is 7!

Christmas Songs
Bing Crosby ‘s ‘White Christmas’ was released in 1942 and is considered to be the best-selling Christmas song of all time!

Traditional Christmas Sweets
FRANCE: Buche de Noel (a Génoise or other sponge cake, baked in a large Swiss roll pan)
USA: Pumpkin Cake (with cinnamon and ginger, frosted with cream cheese frosting)
SPAIN: Nougat (made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts)
HUNGARY: Beigli (roll of sweet yeast bread with a dense, rich, bittersweet filling)
ITALY: Panettone (is a type of sweet bread loaf originally from Milan)
SWEDEN: Pepparkakor (heart-star and goat-shaped gingerbread biscuit)
UK: Christmas Pudding (steamed pudding, with dried fruit and nuts, usually made with suet)
PORTUGAL: Pain Perdu (French toast made with bread and eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon)
GERMANY: Lebkuchen (large cookies made of honey)

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Source: venere

Shark Attacks (Infographic)

What are the most likely places to be bitten by a shark? Plus, 5 things more likely to kill you than a shark.

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Source: mnn

Shark Attacks (Infographic)

What are the most likely places to be bitten by a shark? Plus, 5 things more likely to kill you than a shark.

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Source: mnn