Miscellaneous

The American War Machine has been meticulous over the years in deliberately obfuscating and confusing any discussion by wrapping all things military in the flag, patriotism, protecting and advancing the ideals of American democracy as it is articulated, not practiced.

Test your knowledge of Canadian history with our online quiz. If you score 21 out of 21, it states 'You deserve the Order of Canada'!

This week the important and concerned persons of the world, under the auspices of the UN, will converge on Paris to demonstrate their desire and commitment, on our behalf, to save the planet from the ravages of abuse by us humans. Here's what George Carlin had to say about "saving the planet" in an hilarious video.

Check out the role that the Internet of Things is playing in our day-to-day lives to see some of the ways we are benefiting from increased connectivity. From the moment your connected alarm clock wakes you up early if the traffic is especially bad, to the time you turn off all the lights in your home without having to leave your bedside at night —the Internet of Things is redefining our lives and the way we go about our entire day.

Hundreds of articles about the economies of the U.S., Canada, China, the UK, the EU and elsewhere are posted every day on a variety of financial websites. Unfortunately, many such articles are dull detailed analyses of conditions on the ground without providing a perspective as to how such conditions relate to the world at large - the global economy - and one's place in it. munKNEE.com makes a point of finding those articles that do and posting the best-of-the-best (the most informative, the most unique, the most entertaining, the most provocative, the best written) on a daily basis. If you have yet to check out munKNEE.com (Your Key to Making Money!) you are encouraged to do so.

The United States has a lot to be proud of but, unfortunately, like any country, it has its flaws, as well, and those flaws are important to remember and examine — even if many Americans would probably rather not think about them. Here they are.

One of the crucial measures of the global economy – the most recent 3 month average global trade momentum – slumped the most since the financial crisis of 2008. It wasn’t because of the USA but, rather, Asia, and, in particular, China. Below are specific details along with some very illustrative charts.

Do you know who actually drinks the most beer in a year? As Oktoberfest rolls around, we decided to find out. Take our interactive globe for a spin to see the top 50 beer-drinking countries.

Since 400 A.D., diamonds have been sought after for their beauty, their strength and their versatility...[but] it wasn't until 1953 that the four Cs of diamonds - cut, clarity, color and carat - were established by which all...diamonds are judged today. This article, with an accompanying infographic, looks at what each of these four Cs mean and how this knowledge can benefit you as a consumer.

Which countries use the most energy? Why? While some of the guilty parties are obvious, others may surprise you.