The Gig Economy Explained

The so-called “gig economy” is a polarizing topic. On one hand, companies such as Uber and Airbnb have helped to make significant improvements in the lives of consumers by using… Read more

America’s Multi-Billion Dollar Sports Betting Industry

In 2015, Americans bet $149 billion illegally on sports. But what is legal, what is not? Learn about the sports betting industry in this infographic. Read more

The Illusion of Choice in Consumer Brands

There are literally hundreds of choices in your supermarket, but this is only the illusion of choice. These products all come from the same 10 corporations. Read more

Mapping the Greatest Empires of History

Like the stock market, the greatest empires in history have been cyclical in nature. We look at their rise and fall, and the lessons we can learn as investors. Read more

These 5 Big Companies Control the World’s Beer

More likely than not, your next pint of beer will come from one of these megabrewers. Read more

The Five Tallest Glass Skyscrapers, and the Views From Their Tops

Everyone enjoys a good view. Here are the five tallest glass skyscrapers in the world, along with the view from the top of each one. Read more

Rio Games a Success at ‘Only’ 51% Overbudget

Rarely can a 51% cost overrun be called a success. It turns out, in the bizarro world of the Olympics, going that far overbudget actually isn’t bad. Read more

13 Scientific Reasons Explaining Why You Crave Infographics

Why are our brains addicted to visually stimulating content such as infographics or charts? Here’s the scientific evidence behind why we crave visuals. Read more

The Majority of the World’s Population Lives in This Circle

That’s right – nearly 4 billion people live inside the circle on this world map, including 22 of the world’s 37 megacities. Read more