Qualtrics collected naming histories of some of the world’s most famous companies. It’s chock full of information about the naming history of these brands, including all previous names, the years they were adopted, and the reasons and story behind the change. One of the most interesting aspects of the infographic is the inspiration behind the name. It gives us some insight into how these brands chose memorable names. You might be surprised to learn that Google was once called BackRub. EBay had the very literal name “AuctionWeb” in its first two years in business. Facebook has certainly had an interesting name change and purpose from the early days.
Qualtrics collected naming histories of some of the world’s most famous companies. It’s chock full of information about the naming history of these brands, including all previous names, the years they were adopted, and the reasons and story behind the change. One of the most interesting aspects of the infographic is the inspiration behind the name. It gives us some insight into how these brands chose memorable names. You might be surprised to learn that Google was once called BackRub. EBay had the very literal name “AuctionWeb” in its first two years in business. Facebook has certainly had an interesting name change and purpose from the early days.
Wealth inequality can indicate a rough economy and can even signal a poor quality of life for anyone who isn’t in a nation’s 1% of the richest population. The team at Madison Trust Company did some comprehensive research to determine which countries have the largest and smallest wealth gaps. They made the rankings based on how much of the country’s income is earned by the top 1%.
Alternative payment methods are all transactions that aren’t cash, debit, or credit card. These methods have gained worldwide popularity because they’re secure and make banking possible for a greater variety of people. People in remote areas, limited mobility, and other limitations that prevent them from using a traditional bank can use alternative payment methods. The team at Paysecure shows us just how popular these methods have become by ranking the methods by the number of transactions per second.
The team at Student Choice decided to collect data on which college majors students are declaring and arranged their results on pie graphs. We can examine the distribution of majors each year from 2016 to 2023. The results show us a lot about how the college major landscape is shifting (and the ways it remains the same.)
American prescription drug prices are more expensive than in any other country in the world. 9 in 10 Americans believe that the cost of these drugs is much higher or somewhat higher than fair. The team at NY Requirements made a visual of this dilemma using information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. On the infographic we can see that prices have risen in leaps and bounds.
It is important that insurance information is reported as accurately as possible for patients to receive financial support for their expensive treatments. Unfortunately, the current approaches, which include manual, digital, and OCR intake, are not always free of error. These misreports can contribute to the billions of dollars of refused claims per year.
State police uniforms are recognizable for a reason, so people can identify an officer on sight. They have standard pieces to their uniform: shirt and tie, striped pants, hat, patch, and badge. What you may not have realized is that each state has their own unique take on the standard uniform. You can spot the similarities and differences on this infographic from the team at Wizards Pins.
For many, the nursing home represents a scary and uncertain time in their lives. Losing family, a home, and a lifestyle can throw your entire daily routine into disarray. Unfortunately, this usually means that things like diet, hydration, and nutrition are often neglected for larger aspects of daily life. This can result in lower cognitive ability, more fatigue, and worsened mood, especially in patients with pre-existing health conditions.
The team at NapLab took a deep dive into factors that affect our sleep quality. Many adults have trouble getting enough good quality sleep, which is a big concern because sleep affects so many other areas of our health and well-being. The NapLab researchers picked some determining factors to create a sleep quality score. These factors included things like stress, depression rates, substance abuse rates, and even the amount of caffeine consumed.
There are a few reasons one vehicle might be more vulnerable to theft than others. Leaving a vehicle in a poorly lit place emboldens thieves. Luxury cars or cars with parts in high demand are targeted for their resale value. Older cars or cars with weak security stand out to thieves on the hunt for vehicles. Even social media trends and tips leave certain models more vulnerable to theft. Knowing the risks can help vehicle owners take precautions, so the team at Convoy Car Shipping crunched the data and determined which vehicles are most at risk based on the number of thefts per model in 2023. They even mapped out the most stolen model in each state.
The news is full of stories about the teaching shortage and the U.S. and the consequences of it. The COVID-19 pandemic put a strain on teachers who were either pushed into risking their health or forced to teach remotely, a huge adjustment. But since 2020, teaching shortage problems persist and one of the biggest reasons cited is the low pay. Most teachers are required to earn a Master’s degree, yet their average salaries are lower than other Master’s degree holders. Parents discourage their children from pursuing a teaching career, and teacher’s are likely to put in unpaid hours and spend their own money on their classrooms. That being said, some places in the U.S. pay much lower salaries than others. The team at PlaygroundEquipment.com mapped out states and cities with the highest and lowest salaries. These are the results for the cities with the lowest average teaching salaries:
In modern times, job shortages have been crippling companies both big and small. In light of these struggles, over 60% of businesses have adopted the new method of direct sourcing to employee people. Direct sourcing involves identifying potential candidates for a job, engaging them digitally, and cultivating them to ensure they have the skills needed for any vacant positions.
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