Key Takeaway: There is a pervasive issue of sexual harassment against women, however, due to lack of data it is difficult to estimate the national prevalence. A new survey conducted by Stop Street Harassment found that sexual harassment affects a large, nationally representative sample of men and women, with women being more likely to experience … Read more
Key Takeaway: The 30% rule for rent expenses suggests that individuals should allocate no more than 30% of their gross monthly income towards rent. This rule has become popular over time and is a widely accepted rule of thumb among many landlords and property managers. Factors to consider when deciding on rent expenses include credit … Read more
Key Takeaway: Whole milk is defined as milk that contains no less than 3.25% milk fat. The percentage on milk carton labels represents the minimum fat content for that type of milk, meaning that whole milk must contain at least 3.25% milk fat, but may contain more. The actual fat content of whole milk may … Read more
Key Takeaway: Vodka typically has a standard alcohol content of 40% ABV (80 proof). The main ingredients used to make vodka include water and ethanol, with some brands adding other ingredients for flavor. The process of making vodka involves distillation and filtering to remove impurities and produce a clear, neutral-tasting spirit. Alcohol Content in Vodka … Read more
Key Takeaway: Proportion in art refers to the relationship of sizes between different components in a composition, and is an important element of visual communication and aesthetics. Proportion is not related to the overall size or scale of a composition, which refers to the size of one whole object in relation to another. There are … Read more
Key Takeaway: The vast majority of the world’s oceans remain unexplored: Only about 20% of the global ocean has been mapped using modern sonar technology, leaving much of this underwater world still a mystery. Exploring the ocean is challenging and costly: The ocean is a harsh and volatile environment, and exploration requires advanced technology, skilled … Read more
Key Takeaway: There are seven federal income tax brackets in the US, with tax rates ranging from 10% to 37%. The tax rate for each bracket is based on taxable income, with higher income earners paying a higher tax rate. The current federal income tax brackets were updated in 2017, with income thresholds for each … Read more
Key Takeaway: The percentage of Christians in the world has been steadily increasing since 1900, and as of 2021, Christians make up approximately 31% of the global population. The Christian population is expected to continue growing in the coming years, but at a slower rate than in the past. The growth of the Christian population … Read more
Key Takeaway: Proportional Representation is a voting system where the number of seats a party receives in parliament is proportional to the number of votes they receive from voters. The current non-proportional voting system often results in majority governments without majority support from the voters, wasted votes, and distorted results. Proportional Representation provides more voter … Read more
Key Takeaway: In mathematics, proportion is defined as the equality of two ratios. Ratios compare two quantities that are related, while proportions compare two ratios that are equivalent. Proportional relationships are essential in many areas of math and science, including geometry, physics, and finance. They are used to model real-world phenomena and make predictions about … Read more