1. This map shows the world divided into 7 sections (each with a distinct color) with each section containing 1 billion people. 2. This map shows (in white) where 98 percent of Australia's population lives. 3. It may not come as a surprise but more people live inside the circle than outside of it. 4. This map shows what is on the other side of the world from where you are standing. For the most part it will probably be water. 5. Apparently you can't get Big Macs everywhere. This map shows (in red) the countries that have McDonalds. 6. This map shows the countries (in blue) where people drive on the left side of the road. 7. This map shows countries (in white) that England...

" Moscow (AFP) - A United States surveillance drone has been intercepted above the Ukranian region of Crimea, a Russian state arms and technology group said Friday. "The drone was flying at about 4,000 metres (12,000 feet) and was virtually invisible from the ground. It was possible to break the link with US operators with complex radio-electronic" technology, said Rostec in a statement. The drone fell "almost intact into the hands of self-defence forces" added Rostec, which said it had manufactured the equipment used to down the aircraft, but did not specify who was operating it. " This is pretty huge. Was Crimea annexed yet? Would this be considered Russia territory? I will add more as I...

As I go deeper within, discover the source of Love within me, nonjudgment, life, existence, and Being, I've realized the last few days as a very deep and profound insight, that I Love all you guys and have deep compassion for everyone. It is not some high and I am not on any substances or bottles...

" A Malaysian government official says investigators have concluded the missing jet was hijacked and steered off-course. " " The official said no motive has been established and it is not yet clear where the plane was taken, but he said hijacking was "conclusive" " It seems it's official now. Investigators have...

Forgive me if this topic has been covered elsewhere on ATS. To me, it's almost inconceivable that it hasn't. It's an important topic that needs to be pondered carefully, and there are no easy answers. I have been a member of the quote-unquote "conspiracy theory world" for...

Proving once again that Republicans only believe in the free market when it benefits them, Chris Christie blocked the sale of Tesla cars because they are sold directly to consumers. " Then Christie came back to New Jersey and signed off on a cold, hard government regulation that blocks...

"When Ginger Anderson, a Utah Valley University employee and student, made a small change to an incorrect wall map inside of one the school’s buildings, she had no idea it would result in her being manhandled and arrested by police officers. The 48-year-old,...

"All Andy Johnson wanted to do was build a stock pond on his sprawling eight-acre Wyoming farm. He and his wife Katie spent hours constructing it, filling it with crystal-clear water, and bringing in brook and brown trout, ducks and geese....

Speaking on a town hall style "meeting", Obama mentions that people seem to place healthcare at a low priority until they get sick and then it's a bigger problem. He seems to *suggest* that people need to be better at their budgets (ironic huh? especially for...

I understand we have many threads here, but I'm genuinely interested to hear peoples point of view on my theory. 1. The Chinese have been hacking technology firms in the USA for a long time. Free Scale is most probably one of them. 2. The Chinese hackers found out that so many of the engineers would be on a . 3. The Chinese then setup 2 Iranian...

"A dirty, $10 diamond with a prize inside has helped reveal that there are vast quantities of water stored deep inside the Earth. The diamond formed in the "transition zone" around 410 to 660 kilometres below our planet's surface. Analysis of a mineral grain trapped inside it suggests that it came from surroundings...

I find the fact that the academia blocks facts that don't fit their current beliefs or established facts is quite upsetting. Even here at ATS I have seen the ideology of clinging to the known rather than accepting that we have only begun to explore the many...

John Kerry: 'Russia Has Until Monday To Reverse Course in Ukraine" Oh really, Mr. Kerry? OR WHAT?? Lemme' guess, you'll call for sanctions and the E.U. won't go along with it because Russia supplies them with a whole lotta' energy. And of course the rest...

Hi Guys, With Saint Patrick's Day approaching, it seems like everyone is still searching for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow... Or at least a form of currency that we can safely and anonymously use without the Government's knowledge. In the new and rapidly evolving arena of crypto-currency, one name stands above...