2. China – 9.8 million oil barrels / day – While China has the largest population in the worldwith over 1.3 billion residents, it comes second when it comes to oil consumption. China consumes just over half the consumption of the United States. China is also 5th when it comes to oil production Loading…
2.) Capsule Hotel The first capsule hotel was opened in Osaka in 1979, offering cheap accommodations. Amenities offer by location, but most capsules are 6ft. by 3ft. by 4ft. and include TV, going rates for a night’s stay are between $25 to $50 dollars per unit in Japan. Loading…
Velcro – George de Mestral A dog invented velcro. Alright, that’s something of an exaggeration, but a dog did play an instrumental role. Swiss engineer George de Mestral was out for a hunting trip with his pooch, and noticed the annoying tendency of burrs to stick to its fur (and his socks). Later, looking under […]
