Author: Danny Cheah

Belarus… In the little country of Belarus, each person above the age of 16 drinks an average of 4.62 gallons of alcohol every year. That’s a lot of booze.

Sweden  … The strong coffee in Sweden will put a spring in your step, and hair on your tongue. The Swedes consume an average of 388 mg of caffeine in coffee per person, per day (that’s almost 5 Red Bulls in… Continue Reading →

San Pedro, Honduras  … This city averages over three murders a day. The violence stems from the city’s role as a major hub for illegal drug and arms trafficking.

Iran …         On that same rating scale, Iran has come in dead last (at a 79% negativity rating) for many years. Only 15% of people polled viewed Iran in a positive light.

London … After a several years of competition with Bangkok, London has regained its place as the world’s most visited city (according to MasterCard’s 2014 Global Destinations City Index). The city sees about 18.69 million international visitors annually, generating $19.3 billion… Continue Reading →

South Sudan … The people of South Sudan were formally recognized as an independent country in 2011, making it the youngest country in the world to-date.

Damascus       … There’s quite a bit of controversy over which city gets to officially claim the title of “oldest continuously inhabited city. However, Damascus is the safest bet, with evidence of civilization that extends back over 11,000… Continue Reading →

The overweight United States … They eat an average of 3,770 calories a day each. Shamefully, obesity is becoming more of a problem every year.

Mumbai, India … At the other end of the spectrum, Mumbai, India, is the cheapest place to live in the world, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Index, 2014. For some comparison, a loaf of bread that would cost $3.36… Continue Reading →

Singapore… This city has recently beat out Tokyo, Japan, for the title of “most expensive city” for 2014. Cars can cost between 4-6 times as much in Singapore from what they cost in the US or UK (for example, a Toyota… Continue Reading →