
Ross Toro
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Farming in America (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure looks at agriculture in America.

Vegetarians and Vegans (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure looks at Americans who eat a diet mostly or entirely based on vegetables.

Congress of Millionaires (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Nearly half of the U.S. Congress is composed of millionaires, according to a new study.

Americans Mailing Fewer Letters (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
The U.S. Postal Service is losing billions of dollars as Americans shift away from sending letters through the mail.

What Do Americans Do All Day? (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure today looks at how people spend their time working, playing and living.

Students Love Sweet Soda (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
A study shows that students get their sugar fix from sodas despite bans on the drinks at schools.

Renewable Energy Consumption in US (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Use of renewable energy sources such as wind power and biofuels are on the rise since 2000.

Slacker Staffers: Disengaged in the Workplace (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
According to a recent poll, a majority of employees are emotionally disengaged from their work.

Danger! Falling Rocks: Meteorites and Asteroids (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Space rocks do pose a threat to life here on Earth, but fortunately most of them that hit us are very small.

How the Human Population Boomed to 7 Billion (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Here's a look at how the human population has exploded in the past 2,000 years.

Why Emergency Room Visits Are Increasing (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure goes to the hospital, to join the record crowd in the emergency room.

Liquid of Life: Stats on How We Use Water (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Everyone consumes gallons of it every day. Gofigure takes a look at water.

E-Readers Gaining in Popularity (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure looks at the increasing popularity of electronic reading devices such as Kindle, iPad and Nook.

Trust and Confidence in the Mass Media (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure examines Americans' trust in the mass media, which declined sharply in the past decade.

Sex Ed, Abstinence and Contraception (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Today's GoFigure looks at which states link sex education to abstinence and contraception information.

Marriage and Divorce Statistics Nationwide (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure breaks down who's staying together and who's breaking up.

When Dogs Bite (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Today's GoFigure takes a look at dog attacks in the United States.

Presidential Approval Ratings (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Obama's 50% approval rating is pretty typical compared with former presidents.

For How Long Are Animals Pregnant? (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure takes a look at the gestation periods of various animals compared to humans.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Veterans (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Today's GoFigure looks at the incidence of PTSD among America's military veterans.

Aging and Exercise (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Today's GoFigure explores the popularity of exercise among different age groups.

What Scares You? (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Today's GoFigure looks at the fears, anxieties and phobias that affect millions of people.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure tells you how much you have to sleep to feel rested, depending on your age.
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