Findings

Intellectual property: Patents are a virtue. Which countries file for most international patents?

There can be no doubt that Facebook is pretty much unstoppable at the moment, a real juggernaut. For some perspective on Facebook’s amazing growth, pingdom.com have put together this infographic.

Manufacturing is growing again in most big economies

TIMELINE: The Evolution Of Sports by theonion.com

China and America added most wind capacity in 2009

Comparing rich-country budget deficits

Why People Become Cops?

Just two years ago, surpluses were predicted by 2012. How accurate have past White House budget forecasts been?

Where users spend most time on social-network sites

China reinforces its position as the leading steel producer