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Came across this world population statistical conversion analysis today that I thought was interesting just because smaller numbers are much easier for most of us to understand and put into proper perspective I suppose: Earth's Population Statistics in Perspective: The population of Earth is around 7.8 Billion. For most this number is difficult to understand in terms of what we're used to dealing with in any sort of statistical analysis comparison. So lets condense that 7.8 billion into just 100 people and then look at various population statistical analysis situations. Out of 100 people: 11 live in Europe 5 live in North America 9 live in South America 15 live in Africa 60 live in Asia 49 live in the countryside 51 live in cities 75 have mobile phones 25 do not 30 have internet access 70 do not have the availability to go online 7 received university education 93 did not attend college. 83 can read 17 are illiterate 33 are Christians 22 are Muslims 14 are Hindus 7 are Buddhists 12 are other religions 12 have no religious beliefs. 26 live less than 14 years 66 died between 15 - 64 years of age 8 are over 65 years old. If you have your own home, Eat full meals & drink clean water, Have a mobile phone, Can surf the internet, and have gone to college, You are in the miniscule privileged lot. (in the less than 7 category) Amongst 100 persons in the world, only 8 live to or exceed the age of 65. If you are over 65 years old or more, be content & grateful. Cherish life, grasp the moment. If you did not leave this world before the age of 64 like the 92 persons who have gone before you, you are already the blessed amongst mankind. Take good care of your own health and cherish every remaining moment.

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Great Work @QuittingGirl! A half year; WOW! What a fabulous milestone that is. Keep moving forward. Only good things ahead

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So it's Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. today and we have a number of 1st year quitters from that neck of the woods. For those who've never been through a Thanksgiving as a non-smoker, just bear in mind there will almost assuredly be triggers to smoke for you on this day. Thanksgiving is a great day of gathering with family/friends and along with the festivities you may also experience everything from happy times to tension or anxiety. That combined with indulging in a great meal and perhaps some alcohol as well can bring about those mental triggers. If you bear that in mind before hand, you won't be taken be surprise when it happens. Hope you all have a joyous 'smoke-free' holiday!!

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Go easy on the turkey OC! Ever hear someone say "I ate so much I could explode?" We don't want that to be you! 4

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