
Ross Toro
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Best and Worst Places to Be a Mother (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
A study by Save the Children finds that Norway tops the list of best places to be a mother in 2012.

Farm Animals Fed Antibiotics (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
The FDA is set to end the use of antibiotics in animals to help curb the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.

Airplane Bird Strikes on the Rise (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Five times the number of bird-aircraft collisions were recorded in 2011 compared with twenty years before.

America's Baby Boomers Are Retiring Early (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
More than half of the baby boom generation – those born between 1946 and 1964 – are retiring early from the workforce despite rocky economic conditions.

Female Space Explorers (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Although more than 500 people have flown in space as of 2012, only 54 have been women.

Brain Injuries on the Rise for US Troops (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Roadside bombs and other explosions result in head trauma for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Real Men in Black: Secret Service Agents (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Duties of the Secret Service include protecting the president and investigating financial crimes.

Great, I Owe Taxes and Now I'm Dead, Too (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
A study has found an increase in deadly auto accidents on tax deadline days.

About Half of Americans Fear Global Warming (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
The public's concern about global warming has actually decreased somewhat since the late 1990s.

Who Observes Easter? (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
A survey shows who celebrates Easter in America today.

US Census: 1940 vs. 2010 (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
There are more of us, we are better educated and are more racially diverse, for starters.

'Stand Your Ground' Laws in the US (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Controversial laws define circumstances where homicide is justified.

Poll: Education, Not Punishment, for Sexting Teens (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
A majority of American adults would support state laws requiring education to combat sexting.

Half of US Population Lives in Coastal Areas (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Increase in coastal population puts stress on the environment, according to NOAA.

Living With Alzheimer's in the U.S. (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Alzheimer's afflicts millions, two thirds of them women.

Smartphone Stats: Who Owns One (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
In the 18-24 demographic, two out of three own smartphones.

Weather Prediction: Active Tornado Season in 2012 (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Warm water in the Gulf of Mexico will provide the moist, unstable air that leads to storms and tornadoes.

FBI Goes High-Tech to Nab White-Collar Criminals (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Mortgage fraud and health care fraud top the case lists.

Apple Stock hits Record High (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
The company's stock rose 50 percent in value in the past year.

Oscar Time! Glitzy Facts About the Academy Awards (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Find out some of the history behind the annual movie awards.

Least Expensive Cars to Insure (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Toyota models top the list of least expensive vehicles to insure.

Most Expensive Cars to Insure (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Audi tops the list of most expensive auto insurance.

Interracial Marriage Hits All-Time High in US (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Asians lead with 27.7 percent of newlyweds married to someone of a different ethnicity.
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