If we could shrink the Earth's population to a village of precisely 100
people, with all existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look
like this:
There would be 60 Asians, 13 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere
(North and South) and 12 Africans.
51 would be female; 49 would be male.
70 would be brown; 17 would be white; 13 would be black.
21 would be atheists or profess no religious convictions.
19 would be Catholic Christians; 15 would be other Christians.
18 would be Muslim.
13 would be Hindu.
6 would be Buddhist.
3 would practice Chinese traditional and/or Confucian religions.
2 would practice tribal religion.
3 would represent all the other religions of the world.
50% of the entire world's wealth would be in the hands of only 6 people
and all would be citizens of the United States.
80 would live in substandard housing.
25 would use unsafe drinking water.
36 would have no toilet facilities.
10 would be gay.
90 would be non-gay.
70 would be unable to read.
50 would suffer from malnutrition.
1 would be near death, 1 would be near birth.
Only one would have a college education.
No one would own a computer.
When one considers our world from such an incredibly compressed
perspective, the need for knowledge, tolerance and understanding becomes
glaringly apparent.
Something to Think About
The following is just a simple, but fun exercise.
Take this quiz:
Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz.See how you do on this one:
List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier?
The lesson? The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
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And One More..... about American Alocohol Useage
A recent poll by Zogby America, found that more than 1/3 of Americans
do not drink alcoholic beverages. In a survey done of 1035 adults across
USA it was found that:
· 7% of the respondents drink everyday.
· 21% of the respondents drink twice a week.
· 22% of the respondents drink twice a month.
· 17% of the respondents drink twice a year.
· 34% said they never drink.
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If you add the 34 % who never drank to the 17% who only drank twice a
year you are at 51%.
From this I figure that the majority of normal people spend very
little resources (like thought, time, health and money) on drinking.
I used to wish I could 'drink like normal people do'. It is clear
to me that normal people pretty much don't drink. So now that I'm abstinent
from drugs and alcohol, I guess I can say I got my wish.
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