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Switzerland vs. Bhutan

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:01:35 +0000

Swiss women were granted the right to vote in 1971. The 4th King of Bhutan proclaimed Gross National Happiness (GNH) as a goal of the country’s development in 1972.

crypt vs. cremation

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:37:02 +0000

Current bid for buying a crypt above the Marilyn Monroe’s one amounts to 4 601 800 USD. In Japan, 99.82 % of deceased are cremated.

opium vs. cocoa

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:34:07 +0000

Afghanistan produces 93 % of the world’s opium. Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s largest cocoa producer representing over 40 % of the world’s supply.

money vs. happiness

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:06:28 +0000

Italy’s ranking on the world GDP per capita list is 22nd while Philippines rank no. 142. Forty percent of Filipinos feel very happy with their life. So do thirteen percent of Italians.

English on the Internet vs. Asia

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:02:34 +0000

75 % of Internet web pages are in English. Asia makes 60.4 % of the world population.