France is the second largest market for McDonald’s in the world (after the US), with over 1,200 franchises. National Public Radio, 24th Jan 2012
In seven national newspapers and the Today programme, the average proportion of female reporters and guests is 22.6 per cent. The Guardian, 6th Dec 2011
China’s households save more than a quarter of their money; Americans save less than 4 per cent. New York Times, 25th Jan 2012
One third of British children say they have never built a den, 32 per cent that they have never climbed a tree and one in ten that they have never ridden a bike. Play England, 20th Jan 2012
In the US, the average time for which a stock is held is 22 seconds. The Daily Telegraph, 18th Jan 2012
About 15,000 people are killed each year while crossing the tracks on India’s extensive rail network. Times of India, 21st Feb 2012
Chris Huhne’s mother was the voice of the speaking clock. Evening Standard, 3rd Feb 2012
Out of the roughly 14,000 murders in the US in 2011, none was the result of Islamic extremism. Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security
Newt Gingrich has written enough Amazon.com user reviews to earn a “Top Reviewer” rating. NY Daily News, 26th Jan 2012
In fact
France loves McDonald's, the Chinese save, and British children don't climb trees
March 21, 2012
