Author: Amanda Ryan

Prior to smartphones and tablets, many of us sat quietly on the bus and people watched as we waited for our desired destination to arrive. Nowadays, with the enhancements in technology and mobile devices we are able to watch movies, use various social networks, and check emails while passing time while we travel. Mobile devices are being used everywhere and provide just about everything at our fingertips. With 64% of people using their mobile devices on public transportation, 79% using it when they shop, and 89% while on the go, it would seem that smartphones and tablets are changing the way we…

YouTube has been around since 2005 and its popularity has rapidly grown over the years. For many of us, YouTube is our first choice when wanting to upload videos to the web and to watch ones created by others. So it is no surprise that 829,000 videos are uploaded and 2 billion views happen each day. Discover more interesting facts and figures, from this infographic, about our favorite video watching site, YouTube. This infographic from Jeff Bullas comes to us via CT Acura and explores “Interesting YouTube Facts”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: CT Acura…

We love cars. Cars have made our lives simpler and easier to manage. We can go longer distances, run errands faster, complete daily tasks quicker, and are able to get from A to B in a shorter amount of time. Simply put, for the majority of us, life would not be the same without our vehicles. Nonetheless, just like everything else in life, cars don’t last forever and as a result, we end up buying a newer vehicle and abandoning the older one in our backyards, etc. This is when nature takes over and turns vehicles into an art-like creation. Discover their beauty with these 10 car photographs below. Thanks…

Have you ever wondered what is done to those who cannot pay for their airplanes? This may sound like a silly question, but there is an actual job where people reclaim your airplane if it is left unpaid. That’s not the only shocking part either, an airplane repo man or woman can earn up to $10,000 to $900,000 per repossessed plane! This is definitely a jaw dropping amount and who knew that such an unusual job even existed? See the list of different weird jobs in the infographic below and find out how much each of them get paid, it just may shock you! …

Did you know that Sedans are the most popular type of vehicle and that hatchbacks are the least purchased by customers? This little known fact was just one of the many interesting pieces of information I learned from the infographic below. Another was in discovering what women vs. men look for when purchasing a vehicle and what they feel is important to have in a car; and you guessed it, they are not the same things. …

Do you know what the most common length of a password is? Or how long it takes a hacker to crack one of your most valuable codes? There are a lot of people who have fallen victim to cyber-crime, but there are many ways to prevent it from happening. Understanding the facts on why passwords are so important and how you can protect yourself from a hacker can all be found in the infographic below. Stay Safe! Have you been a victim of cyber-crime? This infographic from Socialable comes to us via MN Ford and explores “Profiling Password Protection”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: Greensboro Kia…

Once upon a time… okay, it doesn’t really start off that way for we all know that the alarm clock is no fairy tale, they are very real. In fact, most of us would not have been able to get out of bed this morning without one. Who knew that something so small could make such a loud sound that wakes us so abruptly from our peaceful sleep? However, it did not begin that way for us humans; we used other means to wake us from our slumber long before the alarm clock. …

Some of us are really out-going and enjoy being around other people, which is also known as an extrovert; while others rather be an observer and keep to themselves, which are called introverts. Many of us pretty much know which one of these we fall under, but can our personality affect how well we multitask? This graphic shows you which one multitasks better; will it be the introverts or extroverts? This infographic from The Good Coach comes to us via GMC Miami and explores “Is Multitasking Myth or Fact”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: Madison Toyota…

There are several types of vehicles built by various brands that have stood out amongst the rest and have endured the test of time. Some people buy a car for looks, while others buy it for the price, either way these 10 vehicles have been the most popular amongst customers over the last 100+ years. Did your vehicle (or a previous one you owned) make the list? Click to enlarge. From: Greensboro Ford Via: Automotive SEO…

Some employers may be wondering if their employees are using social media at work and/or if they should be allowed to use it. There are businesses that encourage their workers to use their personal accounts on social networks during working hours, due to wanting their employees to have an online presence. However, there are some companies who would prefer that their staff does not do this and often ban them from doing it while at work. This infographic from Visual.ly comes to us via Auburn Nissan and explores “Social Media in the Workplace”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: Indianapolis Ford…