Countries with Median Wealth Higher and Lower than in China According to UBS data, the median adult in China owns assets worth $27,000. This means half of China's population owns less wealth, while the other half owns more. In comparison, the global average is $8,654. In Russia, the median wealth per adult stands at $8,595 based on the same data, which is three times lower than in China! However, the average wealth for a Russian is nearly $40,000 - a five-fold difference. Interestingly, almost all countries outside the wealthy regions of Europe, USA, Australia with New Zealand and Japan are economically poorer than China on a median basis. Even Eastern Europe is starting to fall behind.

Leading countries in global exports China maintains its position as the world's leading exporter, hitting $3.6 trillion in 2024, making up 14.6% of the total global export volume. Following closely, the United States secures the second spot, with export figures of $2 trillion, capturing an 8.4% share of the global export market. Germany rounds up the top three with $1.7 trillion in exports, representing a 6.9% market share. Notably, no other country surpasses the trillion-dollar mark in exports. In this export ranking, we claim the 19th spot with $433 billion in exports, positioning us between India with $443 billion and Spain with $424 billion.

Number of Porn Actresses per Million Inhabitants in European Countries In Russia, there are around 5 adult film actresses per million inhabitants, similar to Germany (5.7) and France (4.3), but lower compared to the Scandinavian countries and the Balkans. Hungary stands out with 75.7 porn actresses per million inhabitants, while the Czech Republic follows closely behind with 70.7.

The Most Innovative Companies in the World by 2025 According to the latest ranking, Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google) specializing in self-driving cars, has been named the most innovative company globally this year. Nvidia secured the second spot, followed by the Latin American fintech Nubank in third place. The ranking features some unexpected placements, such as the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) at 4th place and an eyewear manufacturer at 8th. However, there are also some logical placements, with Duolingo at 10th and DeepSeek at 12th.

More People Died in Second World War Across Europe In most European countries, including France, Italy, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and others, the Second World War resulted in more casualties compared to the First World War. However, in some countries, such as France, Italy, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and several others, the mortality rate was higher during the First World War.

Employment in the Public Sector Across Different Countries Montenegro stands out with the highest proportion of public sector employment globally, with over half of its workforce (51%) being government employees. The second spot goes to our country with 45%, closely followed by Egypt and Maldives at 40%. In contrast, European countries usually fall between 20% to 30% in public sector employment, while the United States has only 13% of its workforce employed by the government. In African nations, it is common for as few as 5% of individuals to work for the state.

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refineries Recent data shows a significant increase in attacks by Ukraine on Russian oil refineries, with 60% of all known incidents happening this year alone. The frequency of attacks has surged, with up to 12 incidents reported in both August and September, compared to 1 to 6 attacks per month in 2024. Several oil refineries have faced repeated attacks over the past three and a half years, with one refinery in Volgograd being targeted a record-breaking 9 times. In the last 3 months, approximately 41% of Russian oil refineries have been attacked, affecting facilities that represent 57% of the country's total oil refining capacity.

Tallest Buildings in Various Countries Countries like the USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, Australia, and Malaysia boast skyscrapers with over a hundred floors. In comparison, European skyscrapers typically have fewer than 60 floors. Meanwhile, in Africa, buildings with 30-40 or even 20-30 floors are considered significant structures, similar to an average residential complex in Moscow.

Prevalence of Obesity in Various Countries Worldwide A significant portion of the population in Pacific micro-states faces obesity issues, with rates as high as 75% in American Samoa, 72% in Tonga, and approximately 70% in Nauru and Tokelau. In major countries, obesity remains a prominent concern, with the USA having 42% of its population classified as obese, followed closely by Saudi Arabia at 41%, and several Latin American nations with rates just below 40%. Within our country, 24% of the population grapples with obesity, aligning with figures observed in Central Europe: slightly over 20% in Germany and just under 27% in the UK. These rates are notably higher than in France, where only 10% of the population is classified as obese, earning the country the title of Europe's "slimmest" nation. Conversely, the lowest obesity rates are recorded in less affluent countries in Africa and Asia, with just 2% in Vietnam and 3% in Ethiopia.

Birthplaces of Nobel Laureates in Physics The birthplaces of most Nobel Prize laureates in Physics are concentrated in Europe (between Germany and the UK) and on the East Coast of the USA. Additionally, there is a small cluster in Japan, several other locations in the USA, and a handful of places not commonly mentioned - including some outliers. However, these outliers are few, very few!