We need energy to sustain and live our lives, there can be no doubt about it. And as things are right now, in most cases we are totally dependent on fossil fuel to produce this much needed energy. While it is true that in modern times, coal is no longer the primary source of energy for us. Rather, this role has been taken up by oil in recent times. But, we cannot deny how important coal was during the industrial revolution. I mean, industrial revolution could take place only after the invention of the steam engine and to run a…
Author: Abby Ahmed
If you like diverse cultures, Africa is a place you should look into. Even though Africa is no longer a colony of western and eastern powers, but still the influence of Roman, Islamic and European touches can be seen in its prominent cities and bustling streets. But let’s not forget Africa has some unique challenges too, which to be fair might act as a deal breaker for some people. However, for a westerner who intends to live in Africa for a considerable amount of time, there is some good news as well. Take exchange rate for the American dollar, for…
Many people view retirement as something which you should not look forward to. However, that is not the case at all. In fact, it is only after retirement, you are likely to have sufficient time in your hands to live life in different ways, and explore new frontiers of life that you never had the time for. Indeed, you will have to cope with a lot of changes after you retire, and this is why it is in your best interest to plan your retirement early. Retirement is an inevitable fact of life, and if you are prepared for it,…
Hello! Today we are going to talk about the most profitable industries of Australia. If you are looking into foreign investment opportunities, I am sure this article will definitely help you. I am sure that you are already aware that when it comes economic stability and strength, Australia as country ranks very high in the world. Unsurprisingly, if you take a look at the list we prepared a few days back concerning the most expensive cities to live in the world, you will find multiple entries of that list are actually Australian cities. Given the current economic condition of the…
So, when the time comes to say goodbye to your workplace, where do you plan to go? Are you more inclined towards the modern trend? I mean in recent years, statistics show that many US citizens had set sail to foreign countries to live out their golden years. Or are you more inclined to staying in your homeland and live the life of a first class citizen in a quieter neighborhood. One thing is for certain, you need not deal with traffic nor the hassle of a bustling commercial hub of a city. You can just find a place where…
Huge amount of energy is necessary for us to sustain the lifestyle that we have become used to. And to get that energy we merely have a limited amount of resources to turn to. Unless we come up with something absolutely revolutionary, within a short time we will eventually run out of the precious fuel reserves of our planet. Scientists have been trying to come up with a cleaner, efficient and renewable source of energy for decades. And perhaps the closest we have gotten to achieving this through solar energy so far. It basically is a process of converting the…
Have you ever given some thought about retirement? Well, you definitely should, because it is after retirement that you get ample time for yourself and for the first time in your adult life you cannot let the worries of the world bother you. It is true that you are going to have to do some coping up with being without a job, but it is not a bad thing when you are retired. Presumably, you will have sufficient income after you retire, so you ought to think about living life to the fullest in your golden years. Many US citizens…
The invention of wheel drastically improved how we traverse the globe, and in the same sense when motorized vehicles first started to emerge, they yet again improved the way we get from point A to point B. Without a doubt, cars are the most popular means of travelling, and some countries have made a name for themselves in producing amazing cars of varying capabilities. In today’s article we will not be focusing on a single type of vehicle, rather we will try to focus on the volume of cars that are being manufactured in these countries. Our researchers have delved…
Of all kinds of meat that we get from hoofed animals, I am sure beef is the most popular. Its juicy, has a great texture when cooked properly and the taste is just amazing. On top of that, it is relatively very cheap compared to similar cuts of other meats. Unless of course, you are going for the premium quality beef like Kobe beef. I mean a single Kobe beef steak can cost up to thousands of dollars. Well, let’s not get into niches already. Let us talk about beef in general. Today, we will be talking about the countries…
For centuries, the only we had only cotton for making clothes out of. Even though we have a lot of other options today, but clothes made out of naturally grown cotton are still in very high demand. Historians speculate that cotton have been cultivated by us from about 5000 BCE. And even today it is one of the most important cash crop of the world. Cotton is the single most important raw material for the textile industry around the world. Even though the cotton was first cultivated in Asia, but now it has spread across the word. Cotton plant needs…
Historians believe that the soybean has been an integral part of Asian cuisine for thousands of years. They have found compelling evidence of soybean cultivation in Asia that predates any other continent of the world. And today soybean has established itself as one of the most important food crops in the entire world. When it comes to proteins, soybeans belong to the handful of plants that have a full array of amino acids in their protein compositions which is comparable to meats, dairy products and eggs. This is why soybean is regarded very highly in the world. Soybean has multiple…
Gold is a precious metal, and its amazing charm along with other rather unusual properties have made it an essential material for multiple industries. No wonder the demand for Gold in the global market is so high. But unfortunately, there are only a few countries in the world that have enough gold reserves to export this commodity to other countries. And today, we will be taking a look at those countries, and try to determine which countries export the most amount of gold to the rest of the world. Perhaps most amount of gold is used to produce beautiful jewelry,…