Around half of all food produced globally is wasted, with consumers in developed countries throwing away 30-50% of perishable foods. This waste occurs at all levels of production and results in the loss of resources. Meanwhile, 1 in 9 people worldwide lack sufficient food for a healthy life. Considering that 1 in 9 people on […]
Gold mining produces 40,000 pounds of waste for an 18-karat gold ring, including toxic waste rock that must be separated from the gold using substances like cyanide. Laws regulate waste disposal to prevent contamination of water supplies. Cyanide use in gold mining is estimated at 182,000 tonnes per year. The waste generated from producing an […]
The human body has 37.2 trillion cells, most containing tightly coiled strands of DNA. Unwound, the DNA would stretch over 10 billion miles. Red blood cells lack DNA, and 8% of human DNA comes from retroviruses. 5000 strands of DNA are needed to compare to a single human hair. The average human body is made […]
“Amount at Risk” is a financial term used to calculate the difference between the total amount of coverage and the maximum amount of loss that may be sustained by the insured party. It is used in life, property, and liability insurance, as well as for business owners. “Amount at Risk” is a financial term generally […]
On average, a person sweats up to 1.5 gallons per day, with half a pint coming from the feet. Women have more sweat glands, but men have more active ones. Pigs don’t sweat, while dogs and cats sweat through their feet. Hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating, while anhidrosis can be fatal. A hard working adult can […]
Realized amount is the total compensation received from selling a product or service, which may be a profit or loss. It is calculated by subtracting the cost basis from the total consideration, and does not include ancillary costs. The total consideration may include the transfer of any debt attached to the asset being sold. The […]
Principal amount is the face value of a loan or debt guarantee. Borrowers repay a portion of the principal with each monthly payment, and in mortgages, the vast majority of the payment will be interest at the beginning. In other investments, principal refers to the original investment amount. The principal amount is the face value […]
Certain sum refers to the payment required to pay off a contract in full and can also be applied to negotiable instruments. It is different from a certain date, which is the deadline for payment. It is used in investment situations to establish a settlement price. The debtor may be able to claim the certain […]
“Amount at risk” is a financial term used in life insurance, property insurance, and liability insurance to calculate the monetary amount of coverage provided by the policy and the amount of loss that the person holding the insurance is likely to incur. It can also refer to the amount a business owner is likely to […]
