10 Busiest Shipping Ports in the World

Out of the world’s top 10 container ports, only one is in the United States, two are in Europe, and the rest are in the emerging markets. And within that group, China and Asia in general dominate container shipping worldwide. If you are interested in them, Here’s a look at the 10 busiest shipping ports in the world compiled by experts of the Insidermonkey.

The busiest ports in the world are determined on the basis of the container traffic passing through them. Thus, it is not necessary that the biggest ports in the world are also the busiest ports in the world. The marine domain has increased by leaps and bounds in the past few decades, necessitating port and harbor facilities to accommodate these ever-increasing requirements. This is precisely why shipping authorities in every nation, are focusing of ensuring that their shipping ports are adequate to cater to the needs of the industry operators and drivers.

Anyway, since we are discussing on the busiest shipping ports, you might want to check out the list on the ocean’s 10 biggest shipping companies as well. Read More!

10 Productivity Tips to Save You Time

Do you know anybody who’s not busy? Most of us wake up each morning facing crammed calendars and mile-long to-do lists . Here are the top ten tips I found on the Insidermonkey that help me get done the things that I must or want to do without losing my mind. Out of nerdy fascination and sheer survival instinct, I’ve made a study of productivity and time management and found out these productivity tips to save you time!

These are 10 tips on how be productive even if you’re prone to procrastination. All of us put things off sometimes, so there’s room to become more productive once we know how to deal with this. Why do we put things off? What is really behind procrastination? We’ll look here at some of the reasons for this.

In our hyper-connected world, digital distractions can provide all too perfect an excuse for procrastination. Read a few emails or start that report? Browse social media or prepare a big pitch? It’s tempting to reach in each case for the simple solution and waste yet more time. But the thing we’re really meant to be doing won’t disappear. And putting it off just causes us more stress. However, some habits might not only be holding down your performance, but might also be killing your productivity. We’ve compiled a list featuring some of the 7 Habits That Kill Your Productivity. Read More!

The Most Popular Fast Food Restaurants in America

Fast food is about as American as apple pie. Seriously, recent Pew Research Center data showed that 50 million Americans are served fast food every day. And since we spend a damn good chunk of our time here at Thrillist writing about and tasting fast food, we began to wonder most popular fast food restaurants in America, and which leave much to be desired when looking for quick eats. If you are curious about them, you can read all about it on the Insidermonkey!

To find out, experts of Insidermonkey ranked these fast food restaurant, concentrating on a variety of factors, including:

1) the big chains that began there
2) the regional ones that also originated there
3) the cool, little chains just in that state
4) the variety of choices and presence of enviable franchises
5) the deliciousness and uniqueness of their options in general

There are a few surprises on the Consumer Reports’ list this year of the best fast food restaurants in America – and a few names that are not that well known nationally.

The bottom line is that whether we’re aiming to eat pizza, burgers, chicken or grilled sandwiches, Americans want a lot more than just food on the cheap when we eat out. We care about the quality and freshness of our food; we care about the quality of the service we receive. These priorities when choosing a destination for grabbing a quick bite emerged in Consumer Reports’ most recent ranking of our nation’s fast food restaurants. Furthermore, while many of the quick bite options in the US account for the 10 Biggest Fast Food Chains in the World, which we covered in an earlier article also on the Insidermonkey. Read More!

Most Popular Cocktails in the World

Hey cocktail lovers! I just read an article on the Insidermonkey about the most popular cocktails in the world. As a cocktail lover, it is time you should try one of these most popular cocktail in the world as well. Click on the link and look, what Top Dreamer of the Insidermonkey Chose for you.

A cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink that contains two or more ingredients. Generally women prefer cocktails than other alcohol drinks because of easier drinking experience. Still men should know about cocktails if they are into a ‘’little’’ drunk women if you know what i mean. This is list about most popular cocktails around the world. We who like to mix drinks at home do it for many reasons: First, it's cheaper than drinking out. Second, it's fun to mix your own drinks at home. Third, it's even more fun to mix drinks for other people at home.

Anyway, drinking habits and booze preferences also vary from one culture to another, and since you are interested in cocktails, you should check out the ten most popular songs of all time as well. They surely will be more entertaining after a good cocktail! Read More!

The 6 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

Few stories have the power to captivate us more than those that remain unresolved. Codes, puzzles and cryptic public art tease us with their intrigue: Why is their message coded? What great secrets might they hide? Despite the efforts of our most revered historians, cleverest cryptographers and most determined treasure hunters, history is replete with riddles that continue to confound us today. And if you are interested in mysteries, here's a list made by experts of the Insidermonkey on the greatest unsolved mysteries.

It's easy to become obsessed with the unsolved mysteries of this Earth. Most people like to think that anything can be figured out or solved... but that's just not true. Take these 6 mysteries, for example. They have been mysteries for decades. No matter how many experts have examined the cases, they are still shrouded in mystery. Despite spectacular recent progress, there is still a lot we don't know about our universe. We don't know why the Big Bang happened. We don't know what most of the universe is made of. We don't know whether there is life in space. We don't know how planets form, how black holes get so big, or where the first stars have gone. This course will take you through nine of the greatest unsolved problems of modern astrophysics. We can't promise you the answers, but we will explain what we do and don't know, and give you an up-to-date understanding of current research. This course is designed for people who would like to get a deeper understanding of these mysteries than that offered by popular science articles and shows.

Furthermore, human beings are fallible, and some mistakes have had quite severe consequences. Taking a look at some stories about people who suffered hard penalties for crimes they didn’t commit, list on the 10 Longest Prison Sentence Served by an Innocent Man will surely shock you. Read More!

7 Useless Products You Never Should’ve Bought

This is an interesting post in a way that you would have always read about  astonishing and amazing inventions, but never read about most useless inventions. Today we have a look at seven of these useless products you never should’ve bought . And to know everything about them, all you have to do is click on the link and read the article on the Insidermonkey!

Once upon a time, things were made to serve a purpose. Consider the light bulb, the compass, and the cardiac pacemaker. No doubt necessity was once the mother of invention. The problem with useless products is threefold. First, they squander natural resources (energy, raw materials, mineral deposits and infomercial star Anthony Sullivan's precious time). Secondly, they clog up landfills and, thirdly, they throw us into a cycle of never ending consumption.

Most of the time individual comes along and turns our world upside down with their creative genius. For every successful invention out there, however, there is a whole slew of failures and every once in a while those failures not only go down in history as being completely and utterly useless, but they do but they also end up on lists such as this one. However, not everything is as useless as it seems, for example, take a look at the 12 Everyday Products You’ve Been Using Completely Wrong. When using them right, they are not useless at all! Read More!

5 Reasons Why You’re Single

It seems everyone you know is paired off. So how come you're still single? There are lots of possible reasons. Here are 5 biggest reasons why you’re single, click on the link to read the whole article on the Insidermonkey!

Not everyone wants to be in a relationship, which is 100% fine. But there are people who complain about being painfully single despite that they don’t even try to fix it. Some people maybe really just haven’t met the right person. But then there are those who have to be a little more honest with themselves as to why they are still single, if it really does bother them so much.

It's no wonder that people feel rushed to settle down before they are ready, or before they find the right match. If you have ever found yourself grappling with the question of whether it's better to be alone, or to settle, read on. Soon, you will find out what is exactly wrong with you and what you can do to fix the problem. However, if you’re looking for a more concrete tool to help you get a boyfriend or girlfriend, take a look at the list made my experts of the Insidermonkey of The 26 Best Colleges to Find a Good Husband. Read More!

The 7 Most Addictive Foods in the World

From Doritos to Oreos to M&M’S, which one of America’s favorite junk foods is considered the most addictive? A brand new list has ranked most addictive foods in the world. Insidermonkey takes a closer look at the list plus some healthy alternatives, and if you are interested in addictive foods, you should click on the link and visit the article!

Once upon a time, when you sat down to eat, you knew exactly what you were putting in your mouth. But as science and technology have evolved, so has our food. Putting fork to mouth now is a lot less straightforward, mostly thanks to the growing popularity and evolution of food processing. In fact, processed fare makes up more than 60 percent of purchased calories, according to a recent analysis of U.S. grocery purchases. What’s worse, food companies pay big bucks for scientists to engineer the taste, feel, smell and even the sound of these products in ways that trigger our neurological pleasure centers. The result: Highly caloric and fattening foods that are nearly impossible to put down that add flab to our frames.

Luckily, once you know which foods are the most addictive, you can simply steer clear—which will help the pounds fly off! Read on to discover which of your snack-time favorites are particularly hard to put down once you start munching and learn what alternative foods can satisfy your craving without derailing your diet. Yale University’s Food Addiction Scale has put these foods, because of their amount of chemicals, in the same category as drugs of abuse. So, before getting addicted to one of these foods, you should take a look at the 10 Most Addictive Drugs In the World as well. Read More!

Places You Can Swim with Dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is not just child's play, it’s an activity adults also enjoy for the chance to interact with these intelligent creatures. There are a number of locations where you can swim with the dolphins in Florida, in a variety of atmospheres. Anyway, to know more about the places you can swim with dolphins, just click on the link!

While you can find dolphin encounters at a variety of aquariums nationwide, the most unique opportunities are available in warm-weather destinations such as Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean. These five programs truly stand out for their first-rate educational and interactive dolphin experiences.

Swimming with dolphins is an amazing experience that everyone should try to do at some point in there lives. Though dolphins can’t be found in every part of the world, there are some special areas that seem to be full of them. A lot of those places are located in the Caribbean or at least close to the Equator, but there are some popular spots for swimming with dolphins that may surprise you. Take a look at these popular spots for swimming with dolphins around the world. Some of them might surprise you! However, water can be pretty fun even without the dolphins, and if you love water, you should check the list on Insidermonkey on The 10 Clearest Waters to Swim in Before You Die. Read More!

Top 7 Most Livable Countries In The World

We all seek comfort. It is a human necessity. From wanting a warm and cozy bed to fresh water, we actively pursue having a long life, full of education and a decent standard of living. So, if you want to live in one of the best livable countries in the world? Recently 24/7 Wall St. took a look at these countries using data from the Human Development Index. To know more about them, please click on the link and visit the Insidermonkey.

Based on the most recent release of the Human Development Index by the United Nations Development Programme, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the most and least livable countries. Data from the Human Development Index is based on three dimensions of human progress — having a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and having a good standard of living. According to the index, Norway is the most livable country in the world, while Niger is the least livable.

The index also included three dimensions made up of select metrics. The health dimension incorporated life expectancy at birth. The education dimension was based on the average and expected years of schooling, for adults 25 and older and newly-enrolled children, respectively. Out of all the world’s most livable countries, the top five are places we believe that comfort seekers will embrace and enjoy if given the opportunity to call the place home. Sit back, kick your feet up on the beach chair, as Black Enterprise spotlights the five most livable countries for comfort seekers. Enjoy! Read More!

11 Countries with the Highest Rates of Serial Killers in the World

Have you ever wondered about the countries with the highest rates of serial killers in the world? We can tell you about some of those countries, as Insider Monkey has an article with a list of eleven countries with the highest rates of serial killers in the world. Let’s read the article to find out about those countries.

Serial killers are a very rare but dangerous occurrence in society. It’s hard to imagine a person letting go of guilt and inhibition to the point that they actually enjoy taking other people’s lives. These types of people have made headlines due to the nature of their actions. It’s very scary to hear a person taking multiple lives.

There are many reasons why serial killers become what they are. Interestingly, one of the factors may be the culture of the country they reside in. As this list will soon show you, there are just some countries that have had more killers. To read more, please visit 11 Countries with the Highest Rates of Serial Killers in the World.

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11 Countries that Consume the Most Pizza

Pizza is considered as one of the most favorite foods around the world. Have you ever wanted to know about the countries where it is consumed the most? Let’s find that out by having a look on Insider Monkey’s article which has a list of eleven countries that consume the most pizza.

Thin crust, delicious tomato sauce, snow white mozzarella, with many possible toppings, such as pepperoni, ham, or even pineapple, and all baked in the oven; this simple meal, created by resourceful Italians in 1600′s, is nowadays one of the most famous and most consumed food in the world. Who doesn’t like pizza?

The global trend of fast food spread fast and everywhere, with pizza being the most popular one. Pizza lovers around the world enjoy their beloved dish in many ways and with countless variations. Vegetarian, with seafood, different toppings, and all the spices in the world. To read more, please visit 11 Countries that Consume the Most Pizza.

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13 Least Racist Countries in the World

Most of the people might believe that all of the human beings should be treated equally and racism should be discouraged. There are many countries around the world that strictly believe and practice this concept. Let’s find out about those countries by reading Insider Monkey’s article which has a list of thirteen least racist countries in the world.

Racism is one of the curses of the society that is still prevalent in some parts of the world even when we have achieved great heights in every field of modernism. Some countries are still crippled under its grasp even though the awareness of the importance of anti-racist laws is gaining momentum every day.

However, some countries have been proactive in recognizing its evils and working towards the achievement of a more harmonized and diversified society. But, really how do we measure racism? The current list of the least racist countries in the world is based on a World Values Survey, which purports to study the attitudes of people in different countries. To read more, please visit 13 Least Racist Countries in the World.

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11 Most Popular Smartphones in the World

Smartphones fever has spread all over the world. There are numerous brands throughout the world which provide wide range of smartphones to people in different regions. It would be interesting for the most of the people to know about most popular smartphones. Let’s find out about them by reading Insider Monkey’s article which has a list of eleven most popular smartphones in the world.

Are you planning to buy a new work phone? Can’t get enough of that sexy Android smartphone? You may even have one (or two) of the best and popular smartphones of 2015! Most of us can’t live without posting their meals on Instagram or updating their status on Facebook. People are not satisfied with 32 GB of internal memory.

 Thirteen-year-olds might even have better smartphones than me. You see geeks can’t wait to get a hold of the new smartphone that offers a 4 GB RAM. A standard smartphone should have an 8 MP of camera specs, at least. Before your movie buff friend buys a new phone, he makes sure it is QHD, so he can stream movies on his phone. It’s funny to think that 20 years ago, we have cube-liked phones.  To read more, please visit 11 Most Popular Smartphones in the World.

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11 Worst Airports in USA

If you travel a lot by air and you don’t want any stress in your journey, then you should be aware of the worst airports in United States. Insider Monkey has compiled a list of eleven worst airports in United States of America. Let’s read the article to find out about those airports.

Airports should be the starter of our excitement when it comes to traveling from one place to another. Yet, because of the low-cost facilities and insufficiency of a concrete budget, most airports are left undeveloped. And in the case of a frequent travelers, backpackers, honeymooners, and business flyers, the scene of a terrible airport is just frustrating, knowing that we pay for a high-cost airfares yet we see no improvement at all.

In contrast to our recent post about the 11 best airports in the US, we created our very own list of the worst airports in USA too! Let us raise all our concerns with the injustice of paying an expensive fare but left to use a poor facility and dissatisfying service. To read more, please visit 11 Worst Airports in USA.

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11 Countries That Consume the Most Ice Cream

Everybody loves ice cream. People around the globe enjoy vast varieties of ice cream flavors available to them. There are some countries that consume a lot more ice cream than other countries. If you want to know about those countries, let’s find out about them by reading Insider Monkey’s article which has a list of eleven countries that consume the most ice cream.

With all the talk about health issues and eating habits going around, more people are trying to make healthy lifestyle choices these days. But, let’s face it, when it comes to ice cream the strongest of us aren’t able to resist sometimes. The love for ice cream is universal across all ages and countries but some just have a sweet spot when it comes to this particular dessert.

So who in the world is not familiar with ice cream? But are we all familiar with all the varieties that are available throughout the world? To put a basic definition, ice cream is made by freezing of dairy products. However, most countries have made their own variations to it, ranging from the famous Gelato in Italy, Kulfi in India or just the simple Shaved Ice in South Korea. To read more, please visit 11 Countries That Consume the Most Ice Cream.

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11 Widest Rivers In The World

A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. There are lots of famous rivers around the world but have you ever heard about some of the widest rivers of the world? Let’s find out about them by reading an article on Insider Monkey which has a list of eleven widest rivers in the world.

There are many rivers in the world, each has something unique about it but for now we are focusing on the size, concretely – on the width. If you are lucky enough to see these rivers, you will be nothing short of excited. You will be forced to think that there no force bigger or better than the nature itself. The rivers we will tell you about, are true indicators of the beauty and sheer power of nature.

For those of you who are not aware of how the rivers form, we will start by explaining that a bit. Rivers start from a small pool of water collected near hills or mountains. To read more, please visit 11 Widest Rivers In The World.

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11 Countries that Consume the Most Yogurt

If you’re searching about the countries that consume the most yogurt, then you’ve come to the right place because Insider Monkey has an article which can tell you about eleven countries that consume the most yogurt. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about those countries.

While being exceptionally nutritious, yogurt is also rich in many vitamins and certain minerals that are a core part of maintaining good health. It is usually produced by using bacteria to ferment milk. The bacteria used in making yogurt is of two types – lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus.  Those two strains of bacteria are usually collected in “cultures” or from previous batches of yogurt so when mixed with milk, they engage the fermentation process and thicken the milk, giving it its distinct taste.

As a matter of fact, the word yogurt comes from a Turkish verb which literally translates to thicken. Of course, the words aren’t the same since after the popularization of the term, it changed to a certain degree. To read more, please visit 11 Countries that Consume the Most Yogurt.

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11 Countries that Consume the Most Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the most favorite vegetables around the world, as they are used to make chips, fries, potatoes sticks and lots of other food items. Have you ever wanted to know where potatoes are consumed the most? Insider Monkey has an article which can tell you about those countries. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about them.

Potatoes are one of the world’s most harvested crops ever since their introduction to people outside the Andes about four centuries ago – a fact especially true for the 11 countries that consume the most potatoes in the world. Together with wheat, rice and maize, potatoes for the four largest crops in the world and simultaneously – four staple foods in any part of the world together with meat.

Potatoes are thought to have originated from the area around Peru and following their discovery and hundreds of years of selective breeding, today you can find more than a thousand different potato sorts. Naturally they are common throughout the Americas and were first discovered and domesticated there. To read more, please visit 11 Countries that Consume the Most Potatoes.

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11 Countries with the Highest Plastic Surgery Rates in the World

Plastic surgery is commonly used by people these days to look young and beautiful. Do you know about the countries with highest rates of plastic surgery in the world? Insider Monkey has created a list of eleven countries with the highest plastic surgery rates in the world. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about those countries and see if your country is present in the list.

Going under the knife is becoming more common these days, but it seems likely that the countries with the highest plastic surgery rates in the world have adopted the trend a little faster than the others. When you look at sheer numbers, U.S is leading with the number of plastic surgeries that takes place in the country. However, when considering the percentage of the population opting for the procedure the picture seems a little different.

Previously, there existed a lot of taboos attached to the idea of plastic surgeries and it was only considered to be a means for the celebrity clan and people in the showbiz. To read more, please visit 11 Countries with the Highest Plastic Surgery Rates in the World.

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11 Most Popular Fast Food Restaurants in America

For the food lovers in America, we’ve something very interesting to share. We are going to tell you about some of the most popular fast food restaurants in America. Insider Monkey has created a list of eleven most popular fast food restaurants in America. Let’s have a look on the article to know about those restaurants.

When it comes to fast food, Americans want a lot more than just being cheap. The competition is cut-throat and quality is usually high. Apart from the quality and pricing of the food, Americans also consider the quality of service they receive at fast food restaurants while ranking their favorite one. Our list of 11 most popular fast food restaurants in America has taken into account factors like speed of service, quality, behavior of the staff, cleanliness, menu, etc.

We have created a list that is bound to help those who love to eat out, especially the burgers, the sandwiches and the pizzas fans. To read more, please visit 11 Most Popular Fast Food Restaurants in America.

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11 Best Airports in the US

Do you travel too much by air? Then you should know about some of the best airports in the United States. We can tell you about them, as Insider Monkey has an article with a list of eleven best airports in the United States. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about them.

These airports are by far the most organized and efficient airports in the country which will ensure you have a quick check-in process and enough pleasantries while you are waiting to get on your plane. Well, what qualifies as the best is subjective and might differ from person to person. But, this list deals with the ones which excel on various levels like amenities, built and design, food and leisure facilities, lesser flight delays, better organization and smooth check-in operations.

If you are traveling in the US and are one of the tranquil loving ones who like to stay a step away from long queues and troublesome procedures, you might want to plan your itinerary to include the best airports in the US. To read more, please visit 11 Best Airports in the US.

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11 Surreal Places to Visit in China Before You Die

For the people who like to see interesting and nice places around the world, we’ve some information that might sound very interesting to them. Insider Monkey has compiled a list of eleven surreal places to visit in China before you die. Let’s read Insider Monkey’s article to find out about those places.

China is an amazing country. A millenary culture, completely different from what occidental people know. Not only because of its stunning culture, and the awesome food, but also because of its unimaginable landscapes. From the crowded streets of Beijing, to the peaceful countrysides in Yunnan, China is always a pleasure to the eye of the beholder.

So if you’re planning to go on vacation, you may be interested to check out the price of a plane to China, rent a car, and dive in some of the most surreal places you’ll never even imagine they could exist. To read more, please visit 11 Surreal Places to Visit in China Before You Die.

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7 Best Places To Visit on the East Coast with Kids

For parents who are planning to take their kids to the East Coast, we’ve have some information that would be very useful. Insider Monkey has an article which can tell you about seven best places to visit on the East Coast with Kids. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about those full of fun places.

The States is huge and really there are far more than seven places to visit with your wee ones in tow, but these should get you started off on the right foot. What kind of little explorer do you have on your hands? Do they like to build sand castles and observe marine animals? Maybe you have a Disney fanatic to entertain and they MUST meet Mickey, Princess Jasmine, and visit Cinderella’s castle.

Maybe you have a sporty and feisty one who just wants to get muddy and play outside. Or maybe you have a smarty pants who loves cool buildings and a bit of history. If you have real little ones on your hands, we have a few ideas too. To read more, please visit 7 Best Places To Visit on the East Coast with Kids.

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8 Historical Places to Visit on the East Coast

If you’re planning a trip to East Coast, we can tell you about some of the best historical places to visit there. Insider Monkey has compiled a list of eight historical places to visit on the East Coast. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about those places.

The USA is a vast area with everything and anything that someone could want. There are beaches, architecture, sports, water activities, mountain hikes and climbs, festivals, and, of course, major historical places and landmarks. You could live your entire life traveling the USA and probably still not get to see everything before the day you die. That’s a lot of stuff to do!

Some might think since the USA is still a pretty new country compared to the others in the world, that it lacks history and depth, but it couldn’t be any further from the truth. Despite still being a “new” country, the USA has a selection of major historical places that are huge tourist attractions and certainly an educational experience for any history lover. To read more, please visit 8 Historical Places to Visit on the East Coast.

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11 Biggest Food Companies in the World

There are lots of famous food companies around the world but have you ever wondered about some of the biggest food companies? Insider Monkey has compiled a list of eleven biggest food companies in the world. Let’s have a look on Insider Monkey's article to know about those companies.

The thing worth noticing, when we talk about 11 Biggest Food Companies in the World, is the fact that food production and agriculture industry, which are closely linked with one another, employ around 1 billion people. This number represents one-third of the global employment. Here it is also important to bring into your notice that while the industry is pretty big itself the main control is in the hands of a few giant companies. That is actually the case in every industry.

These giant food companies are so powerful that they somehow control the diets of everyone around the world through their rules, regulations and policies. To read more, please 11 Biggest Food Companies in the World.

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11 Biggest Software Companies in The World

You might have heard about lots of software companies in the world but have you ever wanted to know about the biggest software companies of the world? Let’s find out about them by reading an article on Insider Monkey, which can tell you about eleven biggest software companies in the world.

Technology has evolved a great deal over the years. We live in an era where smartphones have completely taken over our lives. There has been so much development in technology that we can now keep track of everything with a help of a small device.

The apps we use on daily basis are all made by software engineers. Over the past few years software developers have taken a giant leap and made software more efficient. There are a large number of software companies that are constantly working towards the betterment of the industry. To read more, please visit 11 Biggest Software Companies in The World.

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11 Breathtaking Places to Visit in India Before You Die

India is a great country to visit with lots of interesting places to see. If you’re planning to visit India, we can tell you about many interesting places that you should see. Let’s have a look on Insider Monkey’s article to find out about eleven breathtaking places to visit in India before you die.

India is one of the largest South Asian countries and home to 1.252 billion people. The country is filled with rich culture and remarkable landscape. Before the partition in 1947, Pakistan and Bangladesh were a part of this large country, however both the countries are now independent.

The official languages of India are Hindi and English, whereas there are 20 plus regional languages. The capital of the country is New Delhi, with Mumbai being the largest city. The currency used is the Indian Rupee. To read more, please visit 11 Breathtaking Places to Visit in India Before You Die.

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11 Most Profitable Businesses With Low Startup Costs

Starting a new business is not an easy task that anyone can do, as it requires lots of initial investment and startup costs. But, we can tell you about many businesses with low startup costs. Let’s find out about them by reading Insider Monkey’s article, which has a list of eleven most profitable businesses with low startup costs.

Money is important and everyone needs it. This is the reason why you see people working 24/7. Some people are pretty satisfied working 9 to 5 jobs, or even for longer hours than that, whereas some people want to set up their own business.

Having you own business is nothing less than a blessing. The best thing about it is that you can do whatever you like, however you like. That sounds fantastic doesn’t it? Well, it could be the world, but the problem with people is, when they think about starting a business, they think about big money, which isn’t always that crucial. To read more, please visit 11 Most Profitable Businesses With Low Startup Costs.

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21 Most Successful Startups of All Time

There are lots of businesses in the world which have become successful in very short period of time. Have you ever wondered about the most successful startups of all time? Insider Monkey has compiled a list of twenty one most successful startups of all time. Let’s have a look on Insider Monkey’s article to know about those startups.

When you talk about the most successful startups in the world, you don’t just gauge their success by the number of followers they have on Twitter or the kind of office they have. These things alone cannot tell you how successful a company is. So, the question is – how do we find out the best in the lot?

The amount of capital and the rate of growth are two important factors in the assessing the success, however, the industry, cultural and social impact are also important to consider. It is certainly difficult to make a judgment, considering the fact that there are so many successful startups out there, however, here is a list of 21 Most Successful Startups of All Time. To read more, please visit 21 Most Successful Startups of All Time.

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11 Countries That Consume the Most Coffee in the World

Coffee is a great source of instant energy which keeps the body and mind fresh. There are many countries in the world which consume more coffee than other countries. Insider Monkey has an article which can tell you about eleven countries that consume the most coffee in the world. Let’s have a look on the article to find out about those countries.

Legend says that the humans first used coffee after Ethiopian shepherds noticed their goats becoming very lively after consuming coffee beans. They decided to try it out for themselves, and soon coffee became very popular.  Some of the beans were exported across the Red Sea to Yemen, where it was widely used in Muslim monasteries.

With the spread of Islam, coffee spread as well, reaching Europe in 17th century, via Venetian traders.  Today, coffee is second only to oil as the most traded commodity in the world’s markets. It is grown in over 70 countries, mostly in the equatorial regions of South America, Africa, and Asia, in what is commonly called the Bean Belt. To read more, please visit 11 Countries That Consume the Most Coffee in the World.

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The 10 Most Expensive Baseball Cards Ever Pulled

Baseball cards have been hot collectibles for more than 100 years. But which of them have the most resale value? Insidermonkey has unveiled a list of the most expensive baseball cards. Remember, throw the gum away. It just hurts the resale value of your favorite players.

A lot of the things that make a baseball card valuable make sense -- better condition translates to the higher prices, for example, and cards depicting hall-of-famers yield more than cards immortalizing choke artists. But just as many factors make no sense at all. Relatively common cards can sell for more than rarities in the same series. Pristine selections can sell for multiples more than the same card with a barely perceptible blemish. A particular card might develop such an interesting story that aficionados can't help but put in a bid when it arrives on the auction block.

And collectors are willing to pay a lot for what they desire. One key obstacle to definitively listing the world's most expensive baseball cards is the fact that many private collectors make purchases without the particulars of the transaction ever being published -- and the prices they pay can be far more handsome than any of the figures made public. However, if you are less of a gambler and more of a rational scholar, you are probably interested in hard facts on business and economics. In that case, do not miss the list Insidermonkey compiled on the 10 Most Influential Papers In Economics. Read More!

Easiest Second Languages to Learn for English Speakers

There are a lot of languages out there sharing common traits with English, which is great news when it comes to language study. When familiar structure or vocabulary is in place, the learning process becomes faster and easier. Hence my friend, the nonchalant polyglot. Below are some of the easiest second language to learn, as classed by the experts of the Insidermonkey.

We English speakers have a bad reputation in the world of language. According to a European Commission survey in 2012, 61 per cent of British respondents could not speak a second language. However, with growing foreign economies and more global communication than ever before, languages are becoming a crucial skill for professionals. Luckily, English is not an isolated language. Rather, it is linked to many European Germanic languages by descent or influence. It also absorbed foreign vocabulary in its earlier years; over 50 per cent of English words stem from Latin or French. This means that when it comes to language study, English speakers aren’t starting from scratch. With common alphabets, structure, and vocabulary, foreign languages can be relatively easy for English speakers to learn.

While the languages are not vitally important for travelers, in the globalized era we live in, language skills are still crucial for professionals. Just have a look at our list of the Top 6 Most Respected Professions that Also Pay Well and ask for yourself whether having a second language is useful in some of those careers. Read More!