The field of Chemistry has also a dark side to it. The following infographic shows a few of the chemical agents that were used in World War I:
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Source: Compound Interest
Chinese Tourism to the US Declines: Chart
For the first time in recent years, Chinese tourists to the US declined by 5.5% in 2018. Trade fight and other American actions against China are putting off Chinese from visiting the US according to a recent article at DW. This negatively impacts American businesses.
Chinese tourism to the US – Chart:
Chinese are no longer poor or middle-class travelers on a tight budget. Compared to other foreigners, Chinese spend well while in the country as the chart below shows:
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From the DW article:
The impact of the drop in arrivals is likely to be felt throughout the US economy. American companies have put considerable resources into becoming China-friendly, especially as Chinese tourists spend an average of $5,900 per trip — about half more than visitors from other countries.
Although the Chinese have gained a reputation for boorish behavior on foreign trips while being transported to the usual tourist traps in large tour groups, the stereotype is increasingly inaccurate.
China is now one of the world’s wealthiest countries, and many of its citizens have substantial travel budgets to splash on luxury transportation, accommodation, and shopping.
Source: US loses billions as Chinese tourists stay away over trade war, Duestche Welle
Infographic: The Chemistry Behind Your Home’s Water Supply
We take for granted water coming out of the taps at home. However getting the fresh and clean water to homes from reservoirs involves a lot of important processes. The graphic below shows the various steps in the treatment of water before it reaches homes.
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Source: Compound Chem
Infographic: Coke and Diet Coke – The Fact and The Fiction
There are plenty of myths surrounding Coke(KO), the once great popular soda. Many of them are simply not true. The following infographic shows some of the facts and fictions about Coke and Diet Coke. For instance, a can of Coke contains about 9-10 teaspoons of sugar which is a lot. No wonder Coke and competitor Pepsi(PEP) are dying brands and the craze for these drinks has declined sharply among American consumers.
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Source: Compound Chem
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