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Factory Farmed Turkeys, Visualized

CJ Durrek — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:10:32 +0000

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving later this week, many of us in the US will be eating turkey. The uncomfortable question that most do not know to ask (or even want to ask) is whether or not the turkey we eat was organically raised or factory “built” for increased profits and cheaper production costs.

Yes, even the gobbling representation of the early days of America has become big business. Nearly a quarter of a billion turkeys are produced every year. Compared to a few decades ago, they’re much bigger based upon modern techniques which grow them 121% bigger than they were in 1929. They also grow much faster than wild turkeys, causing joint, heart, and lung problems.

This infographic by Ethicalocean offers some interesting facts about factory farmed turkeys. Click to enlarge.

Zombie Pumpkin

Rocco Penn — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:50:44 +0000

Happens to be the Largest Pumpkin Carving in the World. Zombie Takeover FTW.

(via: odditycentral)

Just Spaghetti Bout It

Rocco Penn — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:12:50 +0000

Spaghetti is not just for dogs. Stoopid Lady and the Tramp.

How to Get Attention for Your Can Drive

Rocco Penn — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:51:09 +0000

There’s no better way than using visuals to get attention for an event. The best way to use visuals is to build something; if the subject matter (in this case, cans) of the event can be used in the construction, that’s even better. The best thing to build something is by using images of mass appeal.

Is anything as mass-appealing as Mario? I think not.

(via: Reddit)

Bringing Elegance to an Obnoxious World: English High Tea

Scarlett Madison — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:45:54 +0000

As we often do, Americans have attempted to change the meaning of “high tea” as it has traditionally been held. Most associate it with the afternoon, served brilliantly with scones and marmalade. In reality, this is “low tea” or “afternoon tea” while “high tea” is served for dinner.

Then again, does a society driven fast-paced food and faster-paced lifestyle really care about tradition?

For those of us who do, here’s an infographic that breaks down the history of the elegant art of English tea. Click to enlarge.

The Right Man for the Job

Connor Livingston — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:00:28 +0000

Has there ever been a better position for a man named Robin Mahfood to hold? We think not.

Will Work For Food? How About “Will Eat for Work”.

Connor Livingston — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:36:07 +0000

No, this isn’t some bizarre job posting for frog leg taste testers. This is about science, man! Who better to talk about health or run a study than the good folks at the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Apparently, good and adequate nourishment can increase productivity by as much as 20% in today’s workers. Had they known that before, maybe Rome could have been built in a day. More importantly, maybe my boss would give me more than 30 minutes for lunch.

Here’s the infographic by Mindflash that breaks down the findings of the study for us. Click to enlarge.

Vietnamese Food, Anyone?

CJ Durrek — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:31:47 +0000

You know it pho sho.

(via: Reddit)

The 35 States That Tax Soda

CJ Durrek — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:40:32 +0000

The government can tax just about anything they want. In 35 states, the combination of insane popularity and potential health issues surrounding soda make it a prime target for additional taxation above and beyond what’s normally given to foods.

This graphic by TurboTax breaks down what people from state to state are paying in additional to their normal food taxes. Click to enlarge.

Differences in Spaghetti Venues

Scarlett Madison — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:59:25 +0000

To go along with the epic original pasta fork, we thought we’d discuss the realities of spaghetti, particularly the differences between how we eat at the restaurant versus how we eat at home. Come on. You know it’s true.