In a followup to his latest infocomic exploring “What it means to be poor in America,” graphic journalist Andy Warner illustrates the idea behind “the poverty line” on KQED and the origins of the important measurement used for determining citizens’ eligibility for financial aide. According to the Poverty Threshold, 46.5 million American’s were living in… Continue reading Poverty Line Problems: The History of an Outdated Measurement
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Do You Still Have These Photos on Your Phone?
Goofy selfies. A picture of a sunrise confirming you were actually awake that early. Photos of your meal. Identical galleries of cloud porn. No, this isn’t your Facebook feed, this is the graveyard of photos buried in your phone! These pics have already been shared or were too embarrassing to post. Either way, these pictures… Continue reading Do You Still Have These Photos on Your Phone?
Which Pizza Chain Is Most Likely to Deliver Your Cheese and Pepperoni the Fastest? [MAP]
When you order pizza for delivery, you’re usually thinking about one thing: how insanely hungry you are, and how fine a gooey piece of cheesy, tomatoey heaven will taste in your mouth. Almost every time, your number one concern is that the delivery person gets to your house as fast as possible, before your stomach… Continue reading Which Pizza Chain Is Most Likely to Deliver Your Cheese and Pepperoni the Fastest? [MAP]
Grumpy Cat Cake Pops
Grumpy Cat, you’re so grumpy, we just want to eat you all up. Here’s a nod to our favorite internet feline and to geek culture in general by Bakerella, a blogger with a flair for decorative desserts. These Grumpy Cat cake pops look so grumpily delicious! Making normal cake pops is pretty simple: you bake… Continue reading Grumpy Cat Cake Pops
The Test-Tube Burger, 3D Printed Meals and 4 Other Foods that May Change the World
It is estimated that 9 billion people will occupy the planet by 2050. Since our current means of food production do not produce nearly enough food for these additional two billion people, it’s essential that we adapt our ways to more sustainable methods of food production. “We must embrace technologies that help farmers to grow… Continue reading The Test-Tube Burger, 3D Printed Meals and 4 Other Foods that May Change the World
The Evolution of Vine Art as Told Through 11 Hunger-Inducing Videos
When Vine launched its 6-second video service in January, users began uploading amusing videos, but nothing too fancy. Then, as Vine added features, more professional artists began adopting the service. One of the most common themes among the new videos? Food. Through the 11 food-related pieces below, witness the evolution of Vine from a place… Continue reading The Evolution of Vine Art as Told Through 11 Hunger-Inducing Videos
Food Transformed into Extraordinary Sculptures of Ordinary Things
Have you ever made an impromptu sculpture out of one of your meals, like creating a waffle house or a volcano of spaghetti? Romanian artist Dan Cretu sees the potential for art in all the foods he encounters. His work often transforms the most basic nourishment like fruits, vegetables, seeds, and even slices of salami,… Continue reading Food Transformed into Extraordinary Sculptures of Ordinary Things
Google Search Now Helps You Make Smarter Decisions About Your Food
Earlier this month, Google announced that Search was getting smarter on desktops and mobile, including Search’s ability to answer your spoken questions. Now Google’s announced a helpful new Search tool that will help you make informed decisions about some of your favorite foods. Are you considering eating a tomato but are not sure how many… Continue reading Google Search Now Helps You Make Smarter Decisions About Your Food
