I got this slideshow in an email from my dad from a friend of his. I think although the stats are portrayed in a shocking way, I think the information is interesting and really shows how sometimes we forget just how lucky we are to live the way that we do. The fact that I can even share this with the internet is amazing, I have so much power that I don't even think I have and I can put this power to good use.

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  1. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    i wish there was a like button on your blog so i can like your posts haha :)

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